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Nantwich CC continue bid to reach national club final at Lord’s

Nantwich Cricket Club’s quest for a third visit to Lord’s continues this Sunday when they face Knowle & Dorridge CC in the last 16 of the ECB National Club Championship.

Skipper Ray Doyle has twice led his side to the final of the country’s premier club knockout competition and is now three steps from another trip to the Home of Cricket.

July 4, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

CEC must scrap committee system under Government reform plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have to scrap its committee system and revert to a leader and cabinet model if government plans to simplify local council governance go ahead.

The government is planning to introduce new legislation to abolish the committee system, which local government minister Jim McMahon said could be ‘unclear, duplicative, and wasteful, leading to slower, less efficient decision making’.

July 4, 2025
REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, at Crewe Lyceum

Curtain Call Productions delighted the audience at The Lyceum this week with their latest show, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, writes Claire Faulkner.

I was lucky enough to watch the show on opening night, and it was absolute joy from start to finish.

July 4, 2025
Nantwich firm Afford Bond pays tribute to long-serving colleagues

Nantwich firm Afford Bond pays tribute to long-serving colleagues

Nantwich accountancy firm Afford Bond has marked the long service of two colleagues who have notched up more than 70 years’ service between them.

The firm, on Wellington Road, staged a special lunch to bid a fond farewell to Practice Director Jeff Atkinson after 24 years of service and to congratulate Account Manager John Morris on his 50 years with the firm.

July 3, 2025
First Nantwich Youth Arts Festival set to take place

First Nantwich Youth Arts Festival set to take place

The first Nantwich Youth Arts Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday July 5th and 6th.

It will include a series of free workshops, performances and celebrity guests.

July 3, 2025
Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

A tribute event has been staged at Brine Leas School in Nantwich in memory of former headteacher David Cole.

Mr Cole died suddenly  at the age of 52 in April last year, shocking the school and local community.

July 3, 2025
Four arrested amid multi-million pound burglaries including Willaston

Four arrested amid multi-million pound burglaries including Willaston

Four people have been arrested in connection with a series of high value burglaries across the UK including three in Willaston near Nantwich.

More than 30 officers executed warrants at addresses in Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham leading to the arrests of three Albanian men (aged 27, 28, 30) and a 33-year-old British woman.

July 3, 2025
How a PNG resizer optimizes images for Amazon, eBay, and Shopify listings

How a PNG resizer optimizes images for Amazon, eBay, and Shopify listings

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, images play a crucial role in grabbing the attention of potential buyers.

Whether you’re selling products on Amazon, eBay, or Shopify, product images are the first thing that customers notice.

July 3, 2025
Coroner says Nantwich teenager Jonty’s death remains “mystery”

Coroner says Nantwich teenager Jonty’s death remains “mystery”

The mother of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has vowed to “fight on” after a coroner ruled it may never be known how he came to be found dead in the River Weaver.

Jonty, 16, from Baddington, was discovered in the river close to a footbridge on Mill Island last September, after being reported missing the previous day.

July 2, 2025
Drivers warned of A530 road closure between Nantwich and Crewe

Drivers warned of A530 road closure between Nantwich and Crewe

Drivers face more disruption this week as the A530 Middlewich Road between Nantwich and Crewe is to close for surface dressing.

The road will be fully closed at various times between July 3 and 6 for works across the entire carriageway.

July 2, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival plans events and music for all

Nantwich Food Festival plans events and music for all

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have unveiled plans for events and music during the three-day festival from August 29th-31st.

There will be two live music stages at Love Lane and the Bowling Green car parks.

July 2, 2025
Three senior Crewe Vagrants CC sides secure more victories

Three senior Crewe Vagrants CC sides secure more victories

Crewe Vagrants CC’s three adult sides all came out on top in their latest round of fixtures in searing heat over the weekend.

The Ladies had a successful journey to Alsager, playing in front of a crowd who were also enjoying a gin and beer festival!

July 1, 2025

Nantwich Mayor is having to grin and “bear” it!

Nantwich has a new mayor in town – and he’s on a mission to be ‘bear-y good’ at his job!

Say hello to “Teddy Mayor” who will be out and about with his owner Cllr Mary Slinn helping to raise the profile of businesses, charities and organisations in the town.

July 1, 2025