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FEATURE: Using numbers in your private number plate: how to make it stand out

FEATURE: Using numbers in your private number plate: how to make it stand out

A private number plate can be an excellent way to personalise your vehicle and make it feel truly your own.

It can be tricky to find the right combination of letters and numbers to make a private licence plate stand out – there are only so many combinations to come up with something truly memorable.

April 30, 2023
FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

Whether you’re new to car buying or haven’t purchased a car in many years, it can be challenging to know what to look for when searching for a new vehicle.

There’s so much to consider, including whether you prefer a 3- or 5-door vehicle and a gas, electric or hybrid car.

March 28, 2023
Princess Elizabeth vehicle leads way at Malpas Yesteryear Rally

Princess Elizabeth vehicle leads way at Malpas Yesteryear Rally

By Jonathan White
A vehicle built by a Nantwich man and named after Princess Elizabeth before she became Queen, was the star attraction at the 47th Malpas Yesteryear Rally.

The Rally, organised by Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Limited, features steam engines, miniature steam engines, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, cars, tractors, stationary engines, motorcycles, pedal cycles, and working demonstrations.

September 19, 2022
Car maker Bentley unveils huge electric vehicle plan for Crewe factory

Car maker Bentley unveils huge electric vehicle plan for Crewe factory

Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in South Cheshire after the company committed to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability in the next 10 years.

The announcement has been hailed a major boost for the UK economy.

January 27, 2022
Three people hurt in A534 collision in Faddiley, near Nantwich

Three people hurt in A534 collision in Faddiley, near Nantwich

Three people were hurt in a two-car smash on the A534 in Faddiley, near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 3pm yesterday (July 12) on the busy Wrexham Road.

July 13, 2020
Vehicle reg system back at Pyms Lane recycling centre

Vehicle reg system back at Pyms Lane recycling centre

Cheshire East Council has reintroduced a vehicle registration system at the Pyms Lane household waste recycling centre due to congestion.

July 10, 2020
Hunt for vandals who smashed marked police van in Crewe

Hunt for vandals who smashed marked police van in Crewe

Police are hunting two vandals who smashed the windscreen of a marked police vehicle in Crewe with paving slabs.

Officers were dealing with a separate incident on West Street when a loud bang was heard from the direction of the vehicle.

May 4, 2020
Retail giant AO sets vehicle challenge for South Cheshire schools

Retail giant AO sets vehicle challenge for South Cheshire schools

Online electricals retailer AO are calling on young minds across South Cheshire to help reduce their carbon footprint.

The Big Bang Green Logistics Challenge is a competition for schools across the borough to design an environmentally friendly vehicle for the AO logistics team.

February 29, 2020
Stunned walkers find car submerged in Nantwich Lake

Stunned walkers find car submerged in Nantwich Lake

Stunned early morning walkers stumbled across this car partly submerged in Nantwich Lake today!

The dark-coloured vehicle was seen as dawn broke over the swollen waters of the lake.

October 29, 2019
Motor students in Nantwich boosted by SYNETIQ vehicle donation

Motor students in Nantwich boosted by SYNETIQ vehicle donation

Motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich are learning their trade on the latest road cars thanks to donation from local salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ.

October 3, 2019
Electric vehicles rise by 5,750% in Cheshire East with just 34 charging points

Electric vehicles rise by 5,750% in Cheshire East with just 34 charging points

Cheshire East has seen a staggering 5,750% rise in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in seven years but has just 34 charging points, according to latest figures.

Statistics compiled by the BBC Shared Data Unit shows that 1,170 fully electric or plug in hybrid cars, LGVs and quadricycles were registered in the Cheshire East Council authority area in 2018.

April 12, 2019
Nantwich-based Car Transplants merges with three other firms

Nantwich-based Car Transplants merges with three other firms

Nantwich vehicle salvage firm Car Transplants is to merge with Motorhog, FAB Recycling and DH Systems to create SYNETIQ on March 1.

It will create the largest service provider in salvage, dismantling, green parts and support service arenas in the UK.

January 23, 2019
Vehicle blaze damages A500 embankment at Shavington

Vehicle blaze damages A500 embankment at Shavington

A vehicle fire damaged the A500 Shavington bypass embankment.

The incident happened on the dual carriageway heading towards the Shavington roundabout.

June 21, 2018