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A530 Middlewich Road closure warning for motorists

A530 Middlewich Road closure warning for motorists

Motorists could face major delays this week as scheduled and emergency works take place on two sections of the A530 between Nantwich and Middlewich.

A burst water main on the Middlewich Road stretch between the Alvaston roundabout and Colleys Lane has caused significant damage to the road today (April 24).

April 24, 2022
George & Dragon beat The Lions in Crewe Regional Premier league

George & Dragon beat The Lions in Crewe Regional Premier league

George & Dragon won 4-2 at The Lions in The Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Joe Duckworth scored a brace with other goals from Jay Ellis and Jack Hart.

April 24, 2022
Joel Stair

Nantwich Town end season with good draw away at Bamber Bridge

Nantwich Town ended their Northern Premier League campaign with a fine away point at play-off chasing Bamber Bridge.

And the 1-1 scoreline ultimately ended the hosts’ chances of clinching a play-off spot, as the Dabbers finished the season in 13th place.

April 24, 2022
Plaque unveiled in Wybunbury for local World War 2 hero

Plaque unveiled in Wybunbury for local World War 2 hero

By Jonathan White
A memorial plaque has been unveiled in Wybunbury to honour pilot Richard Pryce Hughes on the 80th anniversary of his final operational flight.

A short commemorative film about Richard was also shown to the audience.

April 24, 2022
Shavington residents win fight to stay in parish

Shavington residents win fight to stay in parish

Shavington residents have won their battle to remain in the Shavington-cum-Gresty parish boundary.

The Corporate Policy Committee of Cheshire East Council rejected a plan to potentially transfer an area south of Newcastle Road into the parish of Wybunbury.

April 23, 2022
ANSA £29,000 charge for watering Nantwich flowers causes bloomin uproar

ANSA £29,000 charge for watering Nantwich flowers causes bloomin uproar

Nantwich town councillors are bloomin’ furious after Cheshire East Council said it was more than doubling the cost of watering its floral displays in the town.

ANSA, the environmental arm of CEC, landed Nantwich Town Council with a bill of more than £29,000 for 2022-23 for watering hanging baskets, tubs and planters.

April 23, 2022
Alextra accountants team up to tackle Potters ‘Arf for charity

Alextra accountants team up to tackle Potters ‘Arf for charity

A team of 12 employees at South Cheshire accountants Alextra are to tackle the “Potters ‘Arf” half marathon in aid of charity.

They will be raising money for Douglas Macmillan Hospice, known locally as the Dougie Mac.

April 23, 2022
Brine Leas in Nantwich

Creative Writing “community” course to be launched at Brine Leas School

A new Creative Writing course is being launched as part of the community education programme at Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

Liam Doran, an Associate Lecturer, will run the course starting on Thursday April 28.

April 23, 2022
FEATURE: Are the UK’s in-person casinos becoming obsolete?

FEATURE: Are the UK’s in-person casinos becoming obsolete?

We’ve spent the better part of the last two years stuck at home, working remotely, and doing everything we can online.

As per the latest updates from Gov.UK however, domestic restrictions are now fully removed, and the transition back to some version of normal is underway.

April 22, 2022
Two lorries and car crash closes A530 near Nantwich

Two lorries and car crash closes A530 near Nantwich

A serious road crash involving two HGVs and a car has closed the busy A530 Whitchurch Road near Nantwich.

Police say no one was injured in the collision which caused one of the lorries to leak fuel across the carriageway.

April 22, 2022
Nantwich Foodbank manager warning as food and energy costs rise

Nantwich Foodbank manager warning as food and energy costs rise

The manager of Nantwich Foodbank has issued a warning that rising food and energy costs is pushing more local families into poverty.

Damien Gear said they were anticipating a return to the huge numbers who needed the Foodbank during the first year of the pandemic in 2020.

April 22, 2022
New plaques to mark Nantwich landmark buildings for Jubilee

New plaques to mark Nantwich landmark buildings for Jubilee

Five new plaques will be unveiled marking landmark Nantwich buildings as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations this summer.

The plaques have been put together by Nantwich Civic Society, and will add to ones they first installed around 20 years ago around the town

April 22, 2022
First Bentley T-series car from 1965 given new lease of life

First Bentley T-series car from 1965 given new lease of life

The very first Bentley T-Series is being brought back to life after several decades gathering dust in storage.

The Crewe-based car markers have started a complete wheels-up restoration of the 6¼-litre pushrod V8

April 21, 2022