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Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Sky watchers in South Cheshire were treated to a rare display of colours from the spectacular Northern Lights last night (March 3).

The display was down to a geomagnetic storm on the surface of the sun.

March 4, 2024
Betley beat AFC Dishers in Premier Division Cup

Betley beat AFC Dishers in Premier Division Cup

Betley overcame AFC Dishers 3-0 in their Crewe Regional Premier Division Cup clash as waterlogged pitches again played havoc with this weekend’s fixtures.

Both Premier Division games and the President’s Cup game between Princes Feathers and Willaston WS were called off.

March 4, 2024
Nantwich Town cruise to 4-1 away win at neighbours Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town cruise to 4-1 away win at neighbours Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town earned a comfortable 4-1 away win at neighbouring Kidsgrove as the Dabbers’ late push for a potential play off place continues.

The Dabbers move up to eighth place in Northern Premier League West with this victory.

March 3, 2024
Staff and customers mark 15th birthday of Aqueduct Marina

Staff and customers mark 15th birthday of Aqueduct Marina

Staff and customers gathered to commemorate the 15th anniversary of one of Cheshire’s most popular marinas.

Robert and Andrea Parton, owners of Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich, hosted a celebratory dinner at Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa.

March 3, 2024
Nantwich man completes double-marathon for children’s charity

Nantwich man completes double-marathon for children’s charity

By Jonathan White
A runner from Nantwich has completed a double marathon to raise money for a children’s hospital.

Charles Boughton, 27, completed the b52.5 miles at Barony Park in Nantwich in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

March 2, 2024
94% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

94% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

Education bosses say 94% of parents in Cheshire East received their first preference secondary school on national secondary school offer day.

More than 4,900 applications were received from parents and carers whose children will be moving up to secondary school in Cheshire East in September 2024.

March 2, 2024
Football pundit Gary Neville talks to students at Cheshire College

Football pundit Gary Neville talks to students at Cheshire College

Football pundit and former England player Gary Neville spoke to students and staff at Cheshire College – South & West when he visited the Crewe campus.

Neville, who’s career spans across the worlds of sport, broadcasting and education, called in to the college yesterday (February 29).

March 1, 2024
Govt agrees to support Cheshire East with £17.6m package

Govt agrees to support Cheshire East with £17.6m package

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to receive a £17.6m financial support package from the government after the authority announced it had worryingly low reserves.

The cash-strapped council applied to the government for the exceptional financial support in the form of a capitalisation direction earlier this month.

March 1, 2024
Hundreds enjoy annual Nantwich model show

Hundreds enjoy annual Nantwich model show

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Universal Model Show’ at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

This family-friendly show was organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

March 1, 2024
Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2024. Picture: DANNY LOO

Nantwich broker secures industry accolade for second successive year

A Nantwich broker is celebrating the double after coming home with two leading industry awards from a specialist business bank.

Watts Commercial Finance won the Commercial Broker of the Year award for the second successive year at the Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2024.

March 1, 2024
Man jailed for eight years for sex assault in Crewe

Man jailed for eight years for sex assault in Crewe

A man found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Crewe has been jailed for eight years.

Brandon Bentley appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was sentenced to eight years in prison.

February 29, 2024
Cheshire East Council rejects plan to give councillors more allowances

Cheshire East Council rejects plan to give councillors more allowances

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has turned down a proposal which would have allowed councillors to claim two special responsibility allowances.

At present, councillors can only claim one special responsibility allowance (SRA).

February 29, 2024
Reduce cart abandonment with quick payment solutions

Reduce cart abandonment with quick payment solutions

Have you ever filled your online shopping cart, all set to buy but backed out at the last second?

It’s a typical scene: carts filled, hopes high, and then… they’re left abandoned.

February 29, 2024