Archive for January, 2016

Council issues flooding alert in South Cheshire as roads are closed

Council issues flooding alert in South Cheshire as roads are closed

Residents and drivers across Cheshire East are being warned to be aware of potential flooding problems this week.

Cheshire East Council highways teams have to close three roads due to floods today (January 4), including Windmill Lane in Buerton near Nantwich, and Maw Lane and Gresty Lane in Crewe.

January 4, 2016
Police appeal over Bickerton house burglary

Police appeal over Bickerton house burglary

Police are hunting burglars who broke in to a house in the Bickerton area of Nantwich.

The incident happened at a residential property on Goldford Lane.

January 4, 2016
Crewe FA Cup clash between league leaders abandoned in rain

Crewe FA Cup clash between league leaders abandoned in rain

Matches in the Crewe Regional Sunday League were once again hit by the wet weather, with only a handful of games played.

The outstanding Crewe FA Cup between Premier league high flyers Railway Hotel and Square One started but was abandoned after 60 minutes with the pitch unplayable.

January 4, 2016
Nantwich Town slip to 2-1 home defeat to Whitby Town

Nantwich Town slip to 2-1 home defeat to Whitby Town

Nantwich Town slipped to a home defeat in their opening match of 2016.

The Dabbers lost 2-1 against Whitby Town at a rain-soaked Weaver Stadium today (January 2).

January 2, 2016
Rail strike action to hit Nantwich Arriva Trains Wales services

Rail strike action to hit Nantwich Arriva Trains Wales services

Nantwich commuters face rail travel disruption when they return to work on Monday – with all Arriva Trains Wales services cancelled due to strike action.

A planned 24-hour strike by Arriva Trains Wales drivers, as part of a dispute over pay and conditions, looks set to go ahead.

January 2, 2016
Crewe and Nantwich drivers face rail bridge repair delays

Crewe and Nantwich drivers face rail bridge repair delays

Drivers across Crewe and Nantwich are being warned of major delays from January 4 due to repair works to a railway bridge.

Network Rail will begin a major repair project on A532 Hungerford Road bridge in Crewe.

January 1, 2016

Crewe and Nantwich libraries IT training

Crewe and Nantwich Library are offering IT training to anybody who received a laptop or tablet for Christmas, and would like some help in getting the most out of it. They cover all levels – from total beginners onwards, tailoring the sessions to each individual’s personal needs. If you would like further information contact Bev at Nantwich Library 01270 375360[Read More…]

January 1, 2016

Brine Leas School evening classes 2016

A full programme of evening classes to be held at Brine Leas School in Nantwich on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starts in January 2016. Indian cookery, to website design and upholstery are new courses and likely to be popular. Early reservation is advised. To reserve a place – or for more details – email [email protected] or ring 07816 681 691. Click[Read More…]

January 1, 2016