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Willaston Parish Council elects chairman Wayne Salisbury

Willaston Parish Council elects chairman Wayne Salisbury

Cllr Wayne Salisbury has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of Willaston Parish Council.

Cllr Salisbury signed the acceptance of office and received the chains of office from Cllr Craig Bailey who stepped down after five years.

May 27, 2024
Nantwich CC top league with fifth straight victory

Nantwich CC top league with fifth straight victory

Nantwich Cricket Club took sole possession of top spot in the Cheshire County League’s Premier Division with another emphatic win at Whitehouse Lane.

The 67-run victory over Bowdon CC means the Dabbers have now won their opening five league fixtures of the season.

May 27, 2024
Bunbury Village Day to stage “AQUA FEST” on June 8

Bunbury Village Day to stage “AQUA FEST” on June 8

Bunbury Village Day AQUA FEST will take place on Saturday June 8.

Organisers are putting in place the final touches ready for the event which has been inspired by the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

May 26, 2024
Police appeal to trace South Cheshire man missing for 10 days

Police appeal to trace South Cheshire man missing for 10 days

Police are appealing for help to find a South Cheshire man with links to Nantwich who has been missing for 10 days.

Jason Holbrook, originally from Crewe, has not been seen since 2pm on Wednesday May 15.

May 25, 2024
Nantwich Pirates FC complete league and cup double

Nantwich Pirates FC complete league and cup double

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Pirates have clinched the Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One championship following their 3-1 away victory against Prince of Feathers.

It was the final match of the 2023/24 season and completed a successful period for the Pirates who won the Crewe & District FA Sunday Vase in April.

May 25, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

A Fun Day at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich will mark the centre’s 30th birthday – and celebrate 200 years of the charity.

The event takes place at the London Road facility on June 15 and will coincide with similar events at RSPCA centres around the UK.

May 25, 2024
Willaston set to host World Worm Charming Championships 2024

Willaston set to host World Worm Charming Championships 2024

By Jonathan White
The annual Willaston World Worm Charming Championships will take place on Saturday June 22 at Willaston Primary Academy.

The World Worm Charming Championships began in 1980, and competitors have 30 minutes to charm and collect as many worms as possible from their 3×3 metre plot.

May 25, 2024
Traffic accidents and brake systems: Statistical analysis and preventive measures

Traffic accidents and brake systems: Statistical analysis and preventive measures

While not the leading cause of road accidents in the UK – that dubious honour goes to people speeding and not wearing seat belts – brake failure is a factor in some accidents.

According to statistics from the Department for Transport, there were 3,894 crashes between 2013 and 2019 wherein brake defects were a contributing factor.

May 24, 2024
LETTER: Thank you for supporting Dementia Action Week

LETTER: Thank you for supporting Dementia Action Week

Dear Editor,
Following Dementia Action Week (13-19 May 2024), I want to thank the many people across the North West who took part, either by talking publicly about their own experience of a dementia diagnosis, engaging with events, social media or wearing a Forget Me Not appeal badge for someone they love.

May 24, 2024
Nantwich firm Fabulosa expands with new warehouse

Nantwich firm Fabulosa expands with new warehouse

Nantwich fragrance-led firm Fabulosa has acquired a new 25,000 sq ft warehouse as it continues to expand.

The firm, which manufactures fragranced household products, will benefit from additional warehouse space next to its existing premises.

May 24, 2024
Cheshire East Council given share of £1 million to fight fly-tipping

Cheshire East Council given share of £1 million to fight fly-tipping

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is one of 26 councils to receive a share of a £1 million government pot to tackle fly-tipping and help protect communities.

The grants have been awarded to support various schemes to crackdown on criminals who dump rubbish in towns and the countryside.

May 24, 2024
Care firm provides boost for Nantwich Community Garden

Care firm provides boost for Nantwich Community Garden

Nantwich home care provider Right at Home South Cheshire has given the town’s “Growing for Health Community Garden” a bloomin’ nice boost!

The award-winning firm has donated a “Rose Arch” to the garden on the Brookfield Allotments site.

May 24, 2024
Police probe deaths of two Riverside cygnets in Nantwich

Police probe deaths of two Riverside cygnets in Nantwich

Police say they are probing the deaths of two Riverside cygnets in Nantwich amid fears of foul play.

The baby swans are a popular sight along the river each year.

May 24, 2024