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Asmir Begovic goalkeeping academy launches at Nantwich Town

Asmir Begovic goalkeeping academy launches at Nantwich Town

The Nantwich Town FC and Asmir Begovic Goalkeeping Academy was officially launched at the Dabbers stadium last night (February 21).

The academy is already full and a reserve list underway for future sessions.

February 22, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich Snr Academy beat Rossendale Colts 50-5

Crewe & Nantwich Snr Academy beat Rossendale Colts 50-5

By Pete Evans
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy Colts ran out comfortable winners against Rossendale in a clash switched to Reaseheath College because of waterlogging at Vagrants.

Rossendale made a strong start playing into gale forces winds, but it was Crewe who took control and territory.

February 22, 2022
Cheshire College student named champion at AoC Student of Year Awards

Cheshire College student named champion at AoC Student of Year Awards

A part-time Cheshire College – South and West student has beaten off competition from other finalists to be named as the Association of Colleges’ Adult Student of the Year 2021/22.

Scott Bailey, 27, started to lose his sight after being diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and was registered blind just three years later.

February 22, 2022
Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing weekends

Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing weekends

Reaseheath College will open its Nantwich campus to the public in March for its popular lambing and zoo weekends.

The events will be held on March 5-6 and March 12-13 and will include a farmers’ market and children’s fun activities.

February 22, 2022
FEATURE: Tips for keeping your children occupied while travelling

FEATURE: Tips for keeping your children occupied while travelling

After the cavalcade of barriers to a good old-fashioned family holiday in 2020 and 2021, households across the country are gearing up to make up for lost time.

Bookings for holidays in 2022 have already been high, with trends suggesting a longer stay on average.

February 21, 2022
Cheshire East Council to increase spending by more than £16million

Cheshire East Council to increase spending by more than £16million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is proposing to increase spending on services by more than £16m in 2022/23 and is looking for an £11.8m increase in council tax to help fund it.

The Medium Term Financial Strategy (budget) will be voted on at full council on Thursday (February 24).

February 21, 2022
Ten projects to use £22.9m funding to revitalise Crewe

Ten projects to use £22.9m funding to revitalise Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe residents have been given the chance to see how £22.9m of government funding will be spent on a package of projects to revitalise the town.

Ten schemes have been earmarked for funding through the Towns Fund – a national scheme designed to drive regeneration and economic growth.

February 21, 2022
Fire crews tackle two bin fires in Nantwich in early hours

Fire crews tackle two bin fires in Nantwich in early hours

Fire crews tackled two fires in bins within an hour of each other overnight, one inside the grounds of a Nantwich primary school.

It’s not confirmed whether the two incidents in early hours of Saturday are linked.

February 21, 2022
One Crewe Sunday game survives weather as Nantwich Pirates draw

One Crewe Sunday game survives weather as Nantwich Pirates draw

Just one Crewe Regional Sunday League match went ahead today as the weather took its toll on local football fixtures.

Heavy rain and winds from recent storms Dudley and Eunice caused almost a wipe-out.

February 20, 2022
Nantwich Players Youth Theatre brings ‘The Roses of Eyam’ by Don Taylor

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre brings ‘The Roses of Eyam’ by Don Taylor

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre is to stage its production “The Roses of Eyam” next month.

It will run at the Love Lane theatre from March 23-26 from 7.45pm each night.

February 20, 2022
Wistaston-based NAR Sports secures sponsorship deal

Wistaston-based NAR Sports secures sponsorship deal

Wistaston-based football organisation NAR Sports has secured sponsorship backing from Cheshire fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa.

The new partnership will help NAR continue and develop its football coaching for children of all abilities and ages.

February 20, 2022
Everybody Sport and Recreation in Cheshire East appoints new CEO

Everybody Sport and Recreation in Cheshire East appoints new CEO

Thomas Barton has been appointed the new CEO of the Cheshire East health and wellbeing charity, Everybody Sport and Recreation.

Mr Barton, from Macclesfield, currently holds the position of executive director and will take up the position on March 1.

February 20, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Closing Cheshire Police helpdesks “crazy idea”

READER’S LETTER: Closing Cheshire Police helpdesks “crazy idea”

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are proposing to close 11 helpdesks at stations around the county, including the one in Nantwich.

Only five will remain open. Each will serve a population of over 200,000. This is a crazy idea.

February 20, 2022