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Man charged with drink driving after Welsh Row incident

Man charged with drink driving after Welsh Row incident

A man from Wrenbury has been charged with drink driving following an incident on Welsh Row in Nantwich.

Russell William Lawton, 47, was arrested on Sunday May 26.

May 29, 2024
Wistaston Village Fete 2024 to take place on June 15

Wistaston Village Fete 2024 to take place on June 15

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Village Fete will take place on Saturday June 15 from 1.30pm.

The event will be held at Wistaston Church Lane Academy on Church Lane.

May 29, 2024
Labour kick off election campaign in Crewe and Nantwich

Labour kick off election campaign in Crewe and Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour kicked off its election campaign in Crewe and Nantwich by wheeling in one of the big guns as it fights to snatch back the seat from the Conservatives.

Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry was in Crewe yesterday (Tuesday) to support local parliamentary candidate Connor Naismith, who is hoping to overturn a Conservative majority of 8,508.

May 29, 2024
Former Porsche boss takes over as Bentley Motors CEO

Former Porsche boss takes over as Bentley Motors CEO

Frank-Steffen Walliser is moving from Porsche to Bentley to take on the post of Chairman and CEO on July.

He will take over the Crewe-based luxury car maker after the recent departure of Adrian Hallmark.

May 28, 2024
Applestump Records in Nantwich promotes more musicians

Applestump Records in Nantwich promotes more musicians

By Jonathan White

Nantwich independent music shop Applestump Records is throwing its support behind musicians performing in the town.

And these include big names such as former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder in May next year.

May 28, 2024
International car rentals: Tips and insights for your UAE adventure

International car rentals: Tips and insights for your UAE adventure

Travelling to the UAE involves a fusion of luxury, culture, and adventure.

Renting a car to travel around the country, despite all the details, allows you to explore a whole new world of attractions and entertainment, which is best spent in the privacy of your car.

May 28, 2024
FEATURE: Ways to better manage your money in 2024

FEATURE: Ways to better manage your money in 2024

Money management is an important skill that we must always strive to keep honing, but the good news is managing our finances doesn’t need to be a daunting task.

Mostly, what we need to do is understand where our money comes from and track where it goes so we can create a plan we can stick to.

May 28, 2024
Police appeal after A500 crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Police appeal after A500 crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A500 in Weston are appealing for witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward.

The incident happened near the Meremoor Moss roundabout at the junction with the A500 and the A531 at around 6.10pm on Saturday (May 25).

May 28, 2024
Paralympian Hynd thrills Nantwich pupils in school visit

Paralympian Hynd thrills Nantwich pupils in school visit

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school enjoyed a special visitor when Paralympic swimmer Oliver Hynd called in.

Oliver, who has an MBE, visited Stapeley Broad Lane School to share his inspiring story of triumph over adversity.

May 28, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage “Party on the Pitches” event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage “Party on the Pitches” event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are holding their second “Party on the Pitches” music festival on Saturday July 6.

The event will take place at their base at The Vagrants Sports Club on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

May 27, 2024
Cheshire East briefing for Crewe & Nantwich election candidates

Cheshire East briefing for Crewe & Nantwich election candidates

Cheshire East Council is to stage a briefing session for all candidates standing for Crewe & Nantwich in July 4 General Election.

Candidates and their agents are invited to the session on May 31 in Macclesfield Town Hall.

May 27, 2024
Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum has celebrated the town’s salt-making history by making salt in the square by the traditional method of evaporating brine.

Visitors viewed the boiling of local brine similar to that taken from Nantwich’s Old Biot salt spring, which for centuries supplied the brine which the town’s prosperity was built on.

May 27, 2024
Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

A country pub near Nantwich has unveiled plans for a major summer music festival raising money for three Cheshire charities.

The Bickerton Poacher is returning with its second Hitchfest event featuring 10 top acts from the North West music scene.

May 27, 2024