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War veteran Bernard Morgan MBE launches new book in Nantwich

War veteran Bernard Morgan MBE launches new book in Nantwich

Beloved World War Two veteran Bernard Morgan has launched his new book “A Century of Memories” at a special event in Nantwich.

The 102-year-old, who was awarded the MBE in King’s New Year Honours, appeared at the launch in Nantwich Bookshop.

June 23, 2026
Government employee from Nantwich in New Year’s Honours

Government employee from Nantwich in New Year’s Honours

A department for work and pensions worker from Nantwich has been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours.

Ken Lawton has been awarded an MBE for his work advocating for vulnerable individuals.

December 31, 2025
Nantwich disability campaigner receives honorary doctorate

Nantwich disability campaigner receives honorary doctorate

Nantwich businessman Steven Mifsud has been made an Honorary Doctor for his work raising awareness of disability access issues.

Mr Mifsud has run his award-winning consultancy Direct Access since 2004.

August 3, 2025
Nantwich Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page collects MBE

Nantwich Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page collects MBE

Olympic trampolining gold medallist Bryony Page has collected her MBE from Windsor Castle.

Page, who went to Brine Leas and Malbank schools growing up in Nantwich, received her honour from HRH Princess Royal yesterday (July 22).

July 23, 2025
Proud Nantwich man Donald receives MBE at Windsor Castle

Proud Nantwich man Donald receives MBE at Windsor Castle

A well-known timber boss from Nantwich has been presented with his MBE at Windsor Castle by Princess Anne.

Donald Potter was awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours, and the investiture took place in Windsor yesterday (July 22nd).

July 23, 2025
Willaston scout leader awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Willaston scout leader awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

A Scout leader from Willaston has been honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Ian Potts has been awarded the MBE for services to young people in the Nantwich area.

June 16, 2025
Ashes cricket legend Ashley Giles to speak at Crewe Vagrants

Ashes cricket legend Ashley Giles to speak at Crewe Vagrants

Ashes cricket legend Ashley Giles MBE will be the headline speaker at Crewe Vagrants CC’s Sportsman’s Dinner, the club has announced.

The former England cricketer and 2005 Ashes hero will headline the event on Saturday September 6, kicking off at 7.30pm.

June 13, 2025
Wistaston man honoured with MBE for services to Scouts

Wistaston man honoured with MBE for services to Scouts

A Wistaston man who has dedicated more than half a century to the Scouts has been honoured with an MBE.

Michael Bennion was included in the King’s New Year’s Honours for 54 years of service to the movement.

January 3, 2025
Trampolinist Bryony Page receives MBE in New Year Honours

Trampolinist Bryony Page receives MBE in New Year Honours

Nantwich Olympian Bryony Page is among a number of North West athletes who have received New Year Honours.

Former Brine Leas student Page, from Wrenbury, has been awarded an MBE for her services to Trampoline Gymnastics after winning her third Olympic medal at Paris 2024.

December 31, 2024
Timber man from Nantwich scoops MBE in New Year’s Honours

Timber man from Nantwich scoops MBE in New Year’s Honours

A Well-known timber company boss from Nantwich has scooped the MBE in the New Year Honours.

Donald Richard Potter, 79, was awarded the honour for Political and Public Service.

December 30, 2024
Wistaston scout leader awarded MBE

Wistaston scout leader awarded MBE

By Jonathan White
Wistaston scout leader John Bennett has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours list, for services to young people in Cheshire.

John, born in Milton Keynes in 1944, was a wolf cub and then a boy scout with 1st Wolverton Scout Group.

June 17, 2023
Wistaston dinner lady earns British Empire Medal in New Year Honours

Wistaston dinner lady earns British Empire Medal in New Year Honours

A dinner lady who has devoted more than 50 years to her Wistaston school and helped raise thousands of pounds, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours.

Shirley Irlam (pictured), 87, is a lunchtime supervisor at Wistaston Academy where she began work way back in 1970.

December 30, 2022
Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small collects MBE honour

Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small collects MBE honour

Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small has collected his MBE at a ceremony at Windsor Castle this week.

It was a proud moment for Andy, who was accompanied by his parents Steve and Jenny at Windsor yesterday (November 16) where he received the medal from King Charles III.

November 17, 2022