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Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews were called out to rescue a horse left stranded in a ditch in a field near Hankelow, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm last night (July 6) on Longhill Lane in Hankelow.

July 7, 2024
Kitchen design trends and styles popular this year

Kitchen design trends and styles popular this year

In the aftermath of the pandemic, a growing number of people were willing and ready to experiment more with their interior design and let their creativity take centre stage.

This willingness to experiment has remained unchanged over the years, and although the trends have generally steered toward minimalism, with beige and light grey being the preferred chromatic choices, most people have added personal accents in order to prevent their homes from feeling too sterile.

July 7, 2024
Challenges and solutions in software development

Challenges and solutions in software development

Software development is a complex, dynamic field full of various challenges that a developer has to be prepared to face.

These challenges can, at times be overwhelming in nature, from time management to code quality, but using the right strategies and tools will enable one to get through these challenges ultimately leading to the successful completion of projects.

July 7, 2024
Cheshire Police target waste crime, stolen caravans and machinery

Cheshire Police target waste crime, stolen caravans and machinery

Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team joined forces with other agencies to target criminals in a day-long operation in South Cheshire.

In one day, they stopped more than 70 vehicles and clocked around 38 offences in a crackdown on waste crime and theft of caravans and plant-machinery.

July 7, 2024
South Cheshire Chamber vows to work with new Labour MP

South Cheshire Chamber vows to work with new Labour MP

South Cheshire Chamber bosses say they hope to work with new Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith to help the area “achieve its potential”.

Mr Naismith was elected as the new Labour MP for Crewe & Nantwich as his party secured a landslide general election victory on Thursday.

July 7, 2024
Nantwich Camera Club donates to local MIND cause

Nantwich Camera Club donates to local MIND cause

Big-hearted Nantwich Camera Club members have donated a speaker’s fee to help those suffering mental illness.

The club enjoyed a talk from Sutton Coldfield wildlife photographer Mike Phelps on how spending time outdoors and taking photographs has improved his mental health.

July 6, 2024
Free exercise programmes run by Everybody Leisure

Free exercise programmes run by Everybody Leisure

Everybody Health and Leisure are to offer a free online exercise programme called Recondition Cheshire East from July 15.

The programme is for residents who are unable to access in-person exercise classes and activities.

July 6, 2024
Bentley Motors “Extraordinary Women” scheme concludes

Bentley Motors “Extraordinary Women” scheme concludes

The third edition of the Bentley Motors “Extraordinary Women” initiative has concluded with students from UK and Qatar spending a week at the firm’s South Cheshire headquarters.

Students met with Bentley experts and executives, went behind the scenes of its manufacturing operations and tackled individual tasks.

July 6, 2024
LETTER: Positives to take from General Election campaign

LETTER: Positives to take from General Election campaign

Dear Editor,
There are many positives from our General Election campaign.

At our first attempt to stand for Parliament we were able to beat two long-established national parties.

July 6, 2024
Five industries that have excelled in digital landscape

Five industries that have excelled in digital landscape

Every few decades, there is a technological revolution that dramatically impacts our society and industries.

Cheshire saw more than its fair share of change in the Industrial Revolution, with dramatic population shifts and the rise of new industries and ways of doing business.

July 5, 2024
Recovering alcoholic from Nantwich launches Claritee Group

Recovering alcoholic from Nantwich launches Claritee Group

A Nantwich man who battled back from “rock bottom” as an alcoholic has launched a new business to help others suffering mental struggles.

As part of National Alcohol Awareness Week (July 1-7), Alex Clapp tells Nantwich News how words from his teenage son brought him back from the edge of despair.

July 5, 2024
New Crewe & Nantwich MP Naismith aims to give people “hope”

New Crewe & Nantwich MP Naismith aims to give people “hope”

New Crewe & Nantwich Labour MP Connor Naismith says he intends to bring “hope” to his constituents after winning back the seat.

Mr Naismith polled 20,837 votes pushing Conservative candidate Ben Fletcher into second place with 11,110. Reform were hot on the heels of the Tories polling 9,602.

July 5, 2024
ELECTION 2024: Chester South and Eddisbury RESULT

ELECTION 2024: Chester South and Eddisbury RESULT

Conservatives have managed to win the Chester South and Eddisbury constituency.

It a close battle with Labour though for a seat which takes in sone of the rural wards near Nantwich of Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury and Wybunbury.

July 5, 2024