Archive for January, 2019

Councillors warn of “county lines” drug impact on Cheshire East communities

Councillors warn of “county lines” drug impact on Cheshire East communities

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors have warned that “county lines” drug dealing is beginning to have a serious effect on communities across Cheshire East.

County lines is the practice of urban drug dealers using children to sell drugs in rural areas, villages and smaller towns.

January 29, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival 2019 to be held August 30-Sept 1

Nantwich Food Festival 2019 to be held August 30-Sept 1

The dates for the 2019 Nantwich Food Festival have been confirmed and will be held on August 30, 31 and September 1.

The 2018 festival included new venues and more visitors than ever before.

January 28, 2019
Nantwich based Hibberts Solicitors raise £28,000 in 10km Tatton Park event

Nantwich based Hibberts Solicitors raise £28,000 in 10km Tatton Park event

A team from Nantwich based Hibberts Solicitors have raised £28,000 for four charities after completing the Tatton Mule Yomp.

The team – Chris Boundy, Carolyn Brooksbank, Camille Renaudon, Michael Ward, Anne Walley, Karen Tomlinson and Karen Witter – were among 1,500 people taking part last month.

January 28, 2019
Nantwich Film Club to screen “The Guardians in February

Nantwich Film Club to screen “The Guardians in February

The Nantwich Film Club is to show the hit movie “The Guardians” at its February screening.

The film will be screened on Monday February 11 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

January 28, 2019
“Frustrated” Crewe & Nantwich 1sts held to 17-17 draw by Leek

“Frustrated” Crewe & Nantwich 1sts held to 17-17 draw by Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts were held to a “frustrating” 17-17 draw by Leek.

And Crewe coach John Farr admitted his side had been dragged into an “arm wrestle” instead of playing their usual style.

January 28, 2019
Willaston White Star beaten 5-2 by league leaders Square One

Willaston White Star beaten 5-2 by league leaders Square One

League leaders Square One beat Willaston White Star 5-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Goals from Jay Entwistle, Shane Heron, Danny Croft and Danny Dodd (2) helped the leaders ease to victory.

January 28, 2019

Valentines Celebrations On The Square with The Cat107.9FM

The Cat 107.9FM will be broadcasting live from Nantwich Town Square on Feb 16th between 11 and 3pm celebrating Valentines Day.. Get your loved one a mention on your local community FM station and grab a rose to give to the love of your life. Saturday 16th Feb Nantwich Town Square with The Cat 107.9FM

January 28, 2019
Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with hard-earned victory in Matlock

Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with hard-earned victory in Matlock

By Steve Sharman
Joe Malkin’s sixth league of the season was the difference as Nantwich Town recorded a hard fought 1-0 win over Matlock Town in Derbyshire.

Malkin pounced in the six-yard box after Joe Mwasile was tripped following a fine driving run, with referee Ian Johnston happy to give the visitors the advantage allowing the striker to fire home.

January 27, 2019
Fire crews attend two collisions in Wardle and Faddiley near Nantwich

Fire crews attend two collisions in Wardle and Faddiley near Nantwich

Occupants walked away unhurt after a vehicle crashed off the A51 Nantwich Road in Wardle.

The incident happened shortly after 3am yesterday (January 26) and was attended by fire crews from Nantwich and Tarporley.

January 27, 2019
Councillor says £152,000 anti-bullying consultancy scheme at Cheshire East IS helping

Councillor says £152,000 anti-bullying consultancy scheme at Cheshire East IS helping

By Stephen Topping
A senior councillor has moved to reassure Cheshire East Council’s opposition leader that a costly workplace culture scheme is tackling bullying at the local authority.

Cheshire East Council paid consultancy firm Sticky Change £152,460 to help it work on a ‘brighter future together’ programme during 2018-19 – a scheme designed to improve the local authority’s workplace culture.

January 27, 2019
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich”

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich”

Thousands of people young and old once again packed into Nantwich town centre to witness another spectacular Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” celebration.

The Sealed Knot marched through the town as they re-enacted the 1644 Battle of Nantwich, one of the key events in the English Civil War.

January 26, 2019
Nantwich business JS Bailey Cheese secures £400,000 grant for expansion

Nantwich business JS Bailey Cheese secures £400,000 grant for expansion

A cheese firm near Nantwich has secured a £400,000 grant towards its £1.5 million expansion plan to create new jobs.

JS Bailey Cheese, based in Calveley, says the project will help create 15 new jobs and build new production facilities.

January 26, 2019

Faddiley Monthly Markets

Faddiley Monthly Markets at the Goodwill Hall, Faddiley CW5 8HY Upcoming dates are Saturday 16th February and Saturday 16th March, 10am-2pm, free entry and everyone is welcome! Involves lots of local businesses, refreshments from the Thatch pub and children’s activities. Contact Oana – [email protected] or Kate – [email protected]

January 26, 2019