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Heritage Falconry birds to star at Nantwich open days

Heritage Falconry birds to star at Nantwich open days

Rare birds who survived the “Beast from the East” Siberian winter, will be the stars of two open day events near Nantwich.

An Eagle Owl, Barn Owl, Harris Hawk and Buzzard will be in full flight when Falconer Toby Milburn attends the Overwater Marina events on Coole Lane, between Audlem and Nantwich.

March 15, 2018
Bunbury ward by-election: Labour Party candidate Jake Lomax

Bunbury ward by-election: Labour Party candidate Jake Lomax

Family man Jake Lomax is standing for Labour Party in next week’s Bunbury ward Cheshire East Council by-election.

The 44-year-old, who lives in Bunbury with his family, has worked in manufacturing, defence and financial services for many years.

March 15, 2018
Nantwich teenage horse rider triumphs at JA Classic qualifier

Nantwich teenage horse rider triumphs at JA Classic qualifier

Young Nantwich horse rider Madison Heath triumphed at the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic qualifier.

The 13-year-old (pictured) produced a fine display in a tight, three-horse jump off at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre.

March 15, 2018
Bunbury ward by-election – Green Party candidate Mark Sharkey

Bunbury ward by-election – Green Party candidate Mark Sharkey

Alpraham resident Mark Sharkey has been chosen by Green Party as candidate in next week’s Bunbury ward be-election.

The seat – which covers the communities of Acton, Alpraham, Aston, Barbridge, Church Minshull and Reaseheath and Bunbury, was vacated by former Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones.

March 15, 2018
Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsal night

Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsal night

Nantwich Concert Band are to stage an open rehearsal night in a bid to attract more members to the group.

The rehearsal night will take place at Brookfield Hall, off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich, on Wednesday March 21.

March 15, 2018
Princes Court business centre in Nantwich up for sale

Princes Court business centre in Nantwich up for sale

Princes Court business centre in Nantwich is up for sale for £1.9 million.

Property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has been appointed to sell the freehold interest of the operational business centre which currently has 29 tenants.

March 14, 2018
Matt Bell

Nantwich Town earn point away at play-off hopefuls Grantham Town

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town earned a hard fought point away at play-off chasing Grantham Town after a 0-0 draw at the South Kesteven Stadium.

Both sides created chances but were unable to find the net with Matt Bell (pictured) having the Dabbers’ best opportunity late on but saw his effort saved.

March 14, 2018

Nantwich Food Festival Volunteer Welcome Event

Join us for some food and drink at the Bowling Green pub, 4 Monks Lane, Nantwich CW5 5DN, on Thursday 22nd March at 7pm. An opportunity to meet some existing volouteers and find out more about how you could play a vital part in the famous 3 day Nantwich festival. Bring your friends or make some new ones. Anyone over[Read More…]

March 14, 2018
Nantwich woman celebrates Crufts accolade for Terrier Harrison

Nantwich woman celebrates Crufts accolade for Terrier Harrison

It was a case of every dog having its day for Dandie Dinmont Terrier Harrison who scooped a prestigious prize at Crufts 2018 for his Nantwich owner Julie Booth.

Three-year-old Harrison put his best paw forward at Birmingham’s NEC, impressing judges to scoop the Best of Breed award.

March 13, 2018
Nantwich businesses  nominated in 2018 Taste Cheshire Awards

Nantwich businesses nominated in 2018 Taste Cheshire Awards

A number of Nantwich businesses have been nominated in categories of the 2018 Taste Cheshire Awards.

Cheerbrook farm shop on Newcastle Road, Bloom sandwich shop in Nantwich town centre, and Deadwood Smokehouse restaurant on Beam Street are among those shortlisted.

March 13, 2018
New map released to chart bus route changes in Nantwich

New map released to chart bus route changes in Nantwich

A map of the bus route changes in Nantwich has been published by Cheshire East Council.

In Nantwich, the changes to routes in the town include the 51 service, 39 service and 53 service.

March 13, 2018
Reaseheath College public lecture on Chester’s “Palm Oil City” bid

Reaseheath College public lecture on Chester’s “Palm Oil City” bid

A free public lecture at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich will outline Chester Zoo’s bid to make Chester the world’s first ‘Sustainable Palm Oil City’.

It will be presented by Cat Barton, Chester Zoo’s field conservation manager.

March 13, 2018
Teenage Crewe and Nantwich rugby star earns call up to elite club

Teenage Crewe and Nantwich rugby star earns call up to elite club

By Jonathan White
A talented Crewe and Nantwich rugby player has been chosen to receive training at an elite level club.

Christine Lawson, aged 17, from Crewe, started playing rugby only two years ago.

March 13, 2018