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“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an uproarious Christmas family production of “Rules for Living” by Sam Holcroft.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this comedy will have you laughing, nodding in recognition, and reflecting on your own family’s quirks.

November 20, 2023
ROUND-UP: Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league results

ROUND-UP: Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league results

The game between The Lions and Sandbach Town was switched to Wheelock in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The game seemed to be heading for a goalless draw, but late strikes from Jack Beaumont (2) and Fraser Swale gave Sandbach Town a 0-3 victory.

November 19, 2023
Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “Proms Acton” fund-raising concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion.

The concert took place in front of a sold-out audience on November 12.

November 19, 2023
Nantwich Town beat neighbours Chester in FA Trophy penalty drama

Nantwich Town beat neighbours Chester in FA Trophy penalty drama

Nantwich Town made it through to the Third Round of the FA Trophy after beating Cheshire neighbours Chester in another penalty shoot out win.

The teams could not break the stalemate in 90 minutes with the game finishing 0-0 at the Swansway Stadium.

November 19, 2023
Residents on contaminated estate could seek judicial review

Residents on contaminated estate could seek judicial review

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents whose new homes are unsaleable because of developer and council failures over contaminated land issues, could seek a judicial review if Cheshire East grants planning permission for the scheme.

The recently built 263-home Coppenhall Place, on the site of the former Crewe Works off West Street, was granted planning permission in 2018.

November 18, 2023
Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

The festive Magical Woodland experience is all set to be opened at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

The ‘Magical Woodland’ is the region’s biggest and best Christmas Light Trail

November 18, 2023
Swansway Motors technician scoops Top Technician award

Swansway Motors technician scoops Top Technician award

A Swansway Motor Group technician has scooped a national award.

George Bettley, Master Technician at Crewe SEAT, has won the Aftermarket Magazine Top Technician award.

November 18, 2023
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy local treasure items

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy local treasure items

Nantwich Museum has launched a new fundraising campaign to buy four items of local treasure which have a combined total value of £850.

The items originate from the nearby areas of Batherton and Marbury.

November 18, 2023
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre to enjoy the annual Christmas Lights switch on.

The switch on, organised by Nantwich Town Council, took place on the Town Square last night.

November 18, 2023
Cheshire East u-turn set over fines for drivers with idling engines

Cheshire East u-turn set over fines for drivers with idling engines

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to do a U-turn and scrap plans to fine drivers who sit in stationary vehicles with their engines running.

Just 12 months ago the highways and transport committee voted to adopt legal powers to crack down on the polluting practice.

November 17, 2023
Cheshire East highways to get £110 million to repair potholes, says Government

Cheshire East highways to get £110 million to repair potholes, says Government

Cheshire East highways are to receive £110 million over next 10 years to repair the borough’s crumbling road network, the Government has announced.

The money comes from the £1.2 billion set aside for the North West region to resurface the road network, redirected from the now scrapped HS2 rail project.

November 17, 2023
Popular Nantwich pub set to reopen under new landlords

Popular Nantwich pub set to reopen under new landlords

Popular Nantwich pub Wilbraham Arms is to reopen tomorrow (November 17) under new management.

The Welsh Row venue has been taken over by James Bucknall and his partner Catherine Norbury.

November 16, 2023
Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Liv Westhead has been appointed the first ever assistant musical director for Cheshire upper voices choir, Decibellas.

Liv, 30, a singer and singing teacher in the county, will support Marcus Williams, musical director with Decibellas since 2016.

November 16, 2023