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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
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