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FEATURE: What’s behind the recent rise of Cardano?

FEATURE: What’s behind the recent rise of Cardano?

Based on market cap alone, Cardano is now the world’s third-biggest cryptocurrency.

Although currently, it receives less media attention than its rivals Bitcoin and Ethereum however this could soon change.

April 5, 2021
Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

A Wistaston artist who donated a sculpture to her village has been named as the latest “Local Legend” winners by The Cat FM.

Sandie Wilson received her “Baked by Gill” Cat Cake and Local Legend certificate from presenter David Foulkes.

April 5, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

The 2020-21 Crewe Regional Sunday league season has been null and voided, officials have confirmed.

A number of clubs had expressed concern over the number of games to be played and the impact on players.

April 5, 2021
Nantwich Library launches new e-reading service

Nantwich Library launches new e-reading service

Cheshire East libraries including Nantwich have launched a new app called BorrowBox, which allows residents to read e-books and listen to audiobooks at any time.

By downloading the ‘BorrowBox’ app on digital devices, people will be able to access best-selling titles 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

April 5, 2021
Crewe to pilot country’s first dual use Covid-19 testing site

Crewe to pilot country’s first dual use Covid-19 testing site

Cheshire East Council is trialling a dual use Covid-19 testing site in Crewe – the first of its kind in the country.

From tomorrow, the existing walk-through testing site in Crewe will become dual use for two weeks from April 6-19

April 5, 2021
Netflix series filmed at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich proves big hit

Netflix series filmed at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich proves big hit

By Jonathan White
A Netflix eight-part drama series partially filmed in Nantwich, is already one of the most popular shows in the UK.

‘The Irregulars’  was released on March 26, follows a gang of misfits who investigate a series of supernatural crimes in Victorian London for Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes.

April 5, 2021
Nantwich St Mary’s Church sets up free photo-trail competition

Nantwich St Mary’s Church sets up free photo-trail competition

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has launched a free photo-trail competition.

Susie Boxhall, Youth and Children’s Worker, has organised three versions of Nantwich Riverside photo-trail loops – North (19 photos in total), Middle (17 photos) and South (18 photos).

April 3, 2021
Police Commissioner and Crewe West elections: have your say

Police Commissioner and Crewe West elections: have your say

Residents in Nantwich will get to vote on who should be their Police and Crime Commissioner at local elections on May 6.

There are also a small number of Cheshire East Council Ward councillor elections taking place, including Crewe West by-election.

April 3, 2021
Wistaston Academy pupils welcome new outdoor area

Wistaston Academy pupils welcome new outdoor area

Pupils at Wistaston Academy are enjoying a new-look reception outdoor area and climbing wall.

The school devised a comprehensive and innovative plan to upgrade the area during the pandemic.

April 3, 2021
Nantwich pub boss spreads some Easter cheer with chocolate eggs!

Nantwich pub boss spreads some Easter cheer with chocolate eggs!

A big-hearted pub boss in Nantwich helped spread some ‘eggstra’ Easter cheer by leaving chocolate eggs around the town centre with post-it notes attached.

Adam Loxton, assistant manager at The Leopard on London Road, was inspired to place the eggs around town by his family.

April 2, 2021
Nantwich Museum appoints new chair of trustees

Nantwich Museum appoints new chair of trustees

Nantwich Museum has appointed Dr Trevor Evans, a former chemical engineer, as the new chair of the Board of Trustees responsible for running the facility in Pillory Street.

During his career, Dr Evans has managed professional bodies in both the UK and Australia.

April 2, 2021
Enzo in Nantwich to stage fundraiser for boy who lost leg to cancer

Enzo in Nantwich to stage fundraiser for boy who lost leg to cancer

Enzo bosses in Nantwich are staging a bake-off competition and raffle draw in aid of a young footballer who had to have his leg amputated because of a rare cancer.

The popular town centre coffee shop wanted to dedicate its bake-off contest tomorrow (April 3) to Ashton Hulme.

April 2, 2021
Three charged with theft of Nantwich dogs bailed until June 8

Three charged with theft of Nantwich dogs bailed until June 8

Three people arrested and charged in connection with the theft of two Labrador dogs in Nantwich have appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court.

All three – Malachy Doherty, 37, Mary Docherty, 28, and a 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, who were arrested in Stoke-on-Trent on Tuesday, were all released on conditional bail.

April 1, 2021