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Man arrested after M6 motorway pile-up near junction 16

A man has been arrested after a serious crash on the M6 motorway close to junction 16 exit for Crewe and Nantwich.

Five people were injured, two seriously, in the incident which involved two cars and a lorry on the southbound carriageway.

December 22, 2014
South Cheshire legal firm plays Santa after £3,000 fundraiser

South Cheshire legal firm plays Santa after £3,000 fundraiser

A South Cheshire legal firm has raised more than £3,000 to help vulnerable people and animals this Christmas.

Staff at Crewe-based Crystal Legal Services have held dress down days every Friday through the year.

December 22, 2014
A530 Whitchurch Road in Aston to close for 10 days

A530 Whitchurch Road in Aston to close for 10 days

One of the busiest roads in and out of Nantwich is to close for 10 days so engineers can remove two manholes.

The A530 Whitchurch Road, in Aston, will be shut to all traffic when the project starts in February.

December 22, 2014
Two South Cheshire car dealerships scoop national awards

Two South Cheshire car dealerships scoop national awards

Staff at two South Cheshire car dealerships are celebrating successes after scooping awards.

Gateway Peugeot in Crewe and Swansway Volkswagen Group, also in Crewe, received national recognition.

December 22, 2014
FC Semtex close gap on Railway in Crewe Regional Premier League

FC Semtex close gap on Railway in Crewe Regional Premier League

FC Semtex closed the gap on leaders Railway Hotel in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Semtex beat Talbot 3-2 with goals from Malcolm Bostock, Danny May and Paul Edwards, as Railway had a weekend with no game.

December 22, 2014
Nantwich Town denied victory by last minute Buxton goal

Nantwich Town denied victory by last minute Buxton goal

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were just seconds away from taking all three points at home to Buxton.

But an equaliser in the 95th minute of the game gave the Bucks a 1-1 draw at the Weaver Stadium.

December 21, 2014
Plans for new recycling depot for South Cheshire unveiled

Plans for new recycling depot for South Cheshire unveiled

A new recycling and refuse plant is to be built in South Cheshire, replacing Pyms Lane which is to be sold to Bentley.

Cheshire East Council wants to build a multi-purpose depot on the site of the disused Ideal Standard factory in Middlewich.

December 20, 2014
Two new Street Pastors to patrol Nantwich town streets

Two new Street Pastors to patrol Nantwich town streets

Two new Street Pastors have started patrolling Nantwich town centre to work alongside police keeping revellers safe.

The pastors were welcomed by Nantwich Mayor Cllr Christine Farrall at a St Mary’s Church ceremony.

December 20, 2014
High Street water leak repairs in Nantwich to cause delays

High Street water leak repairs in Nantwich to cause delays

Emergency works to repair a leak is set to cause some Christmas disruption in Nantwich town centre.

United Utilities engineers will be working outside 6 High Street in Nantwich tomorrow and Monday (December 21 and 22).

December 20, 2014
Seized vehicle on display outside Nantwich police station

Seized vehicle on display outside Nantwich police station

A vehicle seized by police is now on display outside Nantwich police station on Beam Street.

It’s one of a number of cars seized by officers from drivers with no insurance as part of a latest crackdown.

December 19, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

By Jonathan White
Houses across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up in time for the festive season.

These pictures show just a selection of homes where residents have gone to town with their Christmas lights.

December 19, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall to stage New Year’s Eve comedy special

Nantwich Civic Hall to stage New Year’s Eve comedy special

Nantwich Civic Hall will again hold a New Year’s Eve Comedy Special for the fourth year running.

Previous years have been sell outs and promoters this year have lured top acts including Justin Moorhouse.

December 19, 2014
Nantwich Methodist Church could be new luncheon club venue

Nantwich Methodist Church could be new luncheon club venue

Nantwich Methodist Church could be the new venue for the town’s luncheon club.

Cheshire East Council is in talks with a number of potential venues to find a new base for the club as its current site The Gables is to be sold.

December 19, 2014