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Full steam ahead for Nantwich community railway project

Full steam ahead for Nantwich community railway project

A Nantwich Miniature Railway Group has completed a new track extension after gaining support from local students and Transport for Wales.

The railway has been extended at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street and is a popular attraction for local families.

December 17, 2024
Roads closed as work on sink hole continues in Wistaston

Roads closed as work on sink hole continues in Wistaston

Disruption will continue in Wistaston this week after a sink hole opened up on a busy road in the village.

The hole emerged on Laidon Avenue last week between the junctions of Rope Bank Avenue and Rimsdale Close.

December 17, 2024
Nantwich Players nominated for eight NODA awards

Nantwich Players nominated for eight NODA awards

Nantwich Players has been shortlisted for eight National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards.

The amateur theatre group, based on Love Lane in Nantwich, have ben nominated for a range of awards.

December 17, 2024
Nantwich Christmas shop windows enchanting shoppers

Nantwich Christmas shop windows enchanting shoppers

By Jonathan White
Nantwich traders have helped transform the town into a festive wonderland with their Christmas window displays.

The town’s shops have crafted magical shopfronts to entice visitors with displays featuring Father Christmas, festive wreaths, cascades of twinkling lights and snowy street scenes.

December 16, 2024
Reaseheath College hails T Levels as “transformative”

Reaseheath College hails T Levels as “transformative”

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has hailed its offering of T Levels as “transformative”.

“T Levels Week” in December aimed to highlight the importance of T Levels in bridging the gap between education and industry.

December 16, 2024
REVIEW: “Beauty and the Beast” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Beauty and the Beast” at Crewe Lyceum

By Neil Bonner
Over the years Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre has gained an enviable reputation for staging some of the best pantomimes in the land – and this year’s offering of Beauty and the Beast can only enhance its standing.

December 16, 2024
River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after pollution incidents

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after pollution incidents

The Environment Agency is to restock the River Weaver in Nantwich next month, more than 15 months after pollution incidents hit the watercourse.

Thousands of fish were washed up along the riverside in Nantwich in 2023 when slurry polluted the river.

December 16, 2024
Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

A diabetic five-year-old Nantwich girl has been fundraising for a diabetes charity by selling magical reindeer food!

Little Sofia decided she wanted to raise awareness after she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.

December 16, 2024
Cheshire East asks for Government financial support again

Cheshire East asks for Government financial support again

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is asking the government for exceptional financial support for 2025/26.

In February, the council applied for exceptional financial support (EFS) in the form of a capitalisation direction for up to £17.6m for this financial year, although it has not yet drawn down on that.

December 16, 2024
Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Two people have been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment block in Nantwich.

Daniel Wollaston, 31, and Charlotte Wollaston, 36, of Laurel Place, Henhull, were arrested on Saturday (December 14).

December 16, 2024
Crewe Regional Sunday league and Presidents Cup latest

Crewe Regional Sunday league and Presidents Cup latest

Winsford Over 3 overcame an in-form White Horse side at home in a 5-1 victory in the Presidents Cup.

The ever-potent Tom Stanton scored a hat-trick for his side and other goals were scored by Ben Curbishley and Zac Zarb.

December 15, 2024
Nantwich Town’s U21s complete fine 2024 home campaign

Nantwich Town’s U21s complete fine 2024 home campaign

Nantwich Town’s new U21s team are in league title contention after completing a successful 2024 home campaign.

The young Dabbers, led by Ryan Jones, currently sitting second in the North-West Under 21 Development League – Championship Division B table after 14 matches.

December 15, 2024
Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the apartment blaze in Nantwich earlier today.

As we reported earlier, families had to be evacuated as flames raged through the second storey apartment on Laurel Hill, off Reaseheath Way, at around 8.45am today.

December 14, 2024