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New book features story of brave Nantwich WW2 hero

New book features story of brave Nantwich WW2 hero

By Jonathan White
Local historians Mark A. Potts and Tony Marks have written and published their new book called “A Dabber’s War”

It chronicles the service record of Flight Sergeant Joseph Wheeler 1943-1944.

August 6, 2023
Wistaston musician led Normandy D-Day commemorations

Wistaston musician led Normandy D-Day commemorations

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston musician was instrumental in the Normandy D-Day Commemorations.

The parade in Arromanches, which was screened across the world and watched by millions, was led by Wistaston Drum Sergeant Rob Richardson.

July 21, 2019
Cheshire Band which played at D-Day commemoration, to perform in Nantwich

Cheshire Band which played at D-Day commemoration, to perform in Nantwich

By Jonathan White A Cheshire band which played at the D-Day commemorations in France, will be performing in Nantwich later this year. The Corps of Drums of The Cheshire Constabulary Band played in front of tens of thousands of spectators and millions who watched the D-Day commemorations on TV.

June 26, 2014
Peckforton Castle head chef in North West “Great British Menu” final

Peckforton Castle head chef in North West “Great British Menu” final

The head chef at a Nantwich attraction will compete in the North West heat of the BBC’s “Great British Menu”. Mark Ellis, who works at Peckforton Castle, has been chosen as one of the three finalists for the North West heat.

March 19, 2014