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Sky watchers in South Cheshire treated to Northern Lights show

Sky watchers in South Cheshire treated to Northern Lights show

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire sky watchers were treated to one of the most spectacular Northern Lights shows for years.

A strong geomagnetic storm and a clear sky last night (May 10) meant people witnessed a rare dazzling display of colours from the spectacular northern lights aurora.

May 11, 2024
New art gallery set to open in Nantwich town centre

New art gallery set to open in Nantwich town centre

A new art gallery is having its official opening tomorrow (May 11) in Nantwich.

Drift Art Gallery is opening in the old Union building on High Street from 3pm to 7pm.

May 10, 2024
New Mayor of Nantwich takes robes at council meeting

New Mayor of Nantwich takes robes at council meeting

The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stuart Bostock took the robes and chain at a town council meeting last night (May 9).

Cllr Bostock takes over the role for 2024-25 from Cllr Steph Wedgwood.

May 10, 2024
Nantwich hairdressers give heads up on style for WI group

Nantwich hairdressers give heads up on style for WI group

Hairdressers from a Nantwich salon were a cut above the rest when they visited a South Cheshire WI group to stage a demonstration of age-defying styles.

Team members from Steven Burgin on Hospital Street travelled to Betley & Wrinehill WI with a minibus of salon clients to show off looks to compliment face shapes and turn back the clock.

May 10, 2024
Booths deny interest in opening new Nantwich store

Booths deny interest in opening new Nantwich store

Booths supermarket say they have no plans to open a store in Nantwich – despite rumours they wanted to take over the former B&M site on Swine Market.

Unconfirmed reports suggested the upmarket retailer recently enquired about the site.

May 10, 2024
Nantwich charity match in aid of player with Motor Neurone Disease

Nantwich charity match in aid of player with Motor Neurone Disease

A charity football match is to take place in Nantwich in aid of a local player battling against Motor Neurone Disease.

The match will feature Nantwich Pirates FC against Old Stars FC at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium on Saturday June 8.

May 10, 2024
Dan Price takes office as Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire

Dan Price takes office as Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire

Dan Price has today taken office and started his four-year term as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Mr Price won a three-horse race to be elected as the new PCC last week, bagging an annual salary of around £78,000.

May 9, 2024
“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “The Seasons” by local textile art group Connected Threads has opened in the Millennium Gallery, Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday 6 July.

Connected threads are a lively, friendly group with a love of stitch their aim is to promote stitch as a way to relax, make friends and improve wellbeing.

May 9, 2024
Prolific shoplifter in Nantwich and Crewe handed two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Prolific shoplifter in Nantwich and Crewe handed two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

A prolific shoplifter who has targeted stores in Nantwich and Crewe has been banned from entering convenience stores across the area as part of efforts to tackle his offending.

Ian McIntyre, 45, was handed the two-year order at Chester Magistrates’ Court following multiple incidents of shoplifting across Crewe and the surrounding areas.

May 9, 2024
Nantwich nightclub gets go ahead to open until 4.30am

Nantwich nightclub gets go ahead to open until 4.30am

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich nightclub The Studio has been given permission to extend its opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays to 4.30am despite objections from some nearby residents.

The Studio, on Castle Street, currently has permission to open until 3.30am Monday to Saturday and until 2.30am on Sundays.

May 9, 2024
FEATURE: How to beat workday fatigue

FEATURE: How to beat workday fatigue

It’s normal to feel tired or sluggish during the workday, especially after lunch or mid-afternoon.

Workday fatigue can sap your productivity and make you feel restless or irritable.

May 8, 2024
Bentley Motors backs organisation championing women’s causes

Bentley Motors backs organisation championing women’s causes

An organisation campaigning for a safer society has secured support from Bentley Motors through its Advancing Life Chances Fund.

It will help the organisation deliver outreach and counselling services to British and ethnically diverse women across South Cheshire.

May 8, 2024
Cheshire East and Crewe FC agree deal for revamp of sports facilities

Cheshire East and Crewe FC agree deal for revamp of sports facilities

Cheshire East Council and Crewe FC football club have signed a deal to spearhead a redevelopment scheme at King George V Playing Fields.

The agreement follows a formal selection process and involves creating a 3G artificial grass pitch and a refurbished pavilion at the playing fields in Crewe.

May 8, 2024