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READER’S LETTER: Three days of carnage on Coole Lane

READER’S LETTER: Three days of carnage on Coole Lane

Dear Editor,

To Cllrs Browne and Corcoran.

In launching your 2022/23 budget consultation you claim a balanced four-year budget but totally ignore the impact of ‘your policy’ of cuts to rural areas and passing on cost to Parish Council’s via your ‘highway pilot top up scheme/price list’.

December 12, 2021
Waterlogged pitches hit Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Waterlogged pitches hit Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Recent heavy rain of meant many of the Crewe Regional Sunday League games were called off today because of waterlogged pitches.

In Division One, lowly placed JS Bailey met second placed Winsford Over for the second time in seven days.

December 12, 2021
Nantwich mum scoops £5,000 Aldi golden ticket

Nantwich mum scoops £5,000 Aldi golden ticket

A Nantwich mum has scooped a £5,000 golden ticket in a competition run by supermarket Aldi.

Sian Walker found the £5k ticket hidden in Aldi’s Dairyfine Golden Giveaway chocolate bars.

December 12, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

Dear Editor,
At their recent meeting, I criticised the Labour run Crewe Town Council for not allowing the people of Crewe to attend the official switch on of the Xmas Lights.

Usually this is a big event, which marks the beginning of the Xmas celebrations, with entertainment and street stalls etc.

December 12, 2021
Midfielder Matt Bell re-signs for Nantwich Town

Midfielder Matt Bell re-signs for Nantwich Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town have re-signed favourite midfielder Matt Bell.

Bell first joined the Dabbers in May 2015 from Kidsgrove Athletic after starting his career at Mansfield Town before being released.

December 12, 2021
Fire crews tackle cooker fire in Wybunbury house

Fire crews tackle cooker fire in Wybunbury house

Fire crews were called to tackle a cooker fire at a house on Main Road in Wybunbury.

The fire started at around 1.15pm on Friday (December 10) and a fire appliance from Crewe were called out.

December 12, 2021
REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

At long last, panto is back. Oh yes it is.

After an extra year of beauty sleep, Crewe Lyceum has opened its doors to a fun-filled production of Sleeping Beauty.

December 12, 2021
Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

By Jonathan White
Staff at Ebenezer’s Nantwich have collected £229 for Diabetes UK in memory of James ‘Pat’ Smith.

Pat, who died earlier this year, was a true Dabber legend, a former Nantwich postman and chairman of Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK.

December 10, 2021
FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

Holiday shopping can be the worst when it comes to creating stress.

We all feel so much pressure to get just the right gift for friends and family.

December 10, 2021
Supt Peter Crowcroft, Cheshire Police

Domestic abuse cases rising in Cheshire East, warns police chief

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Stamping out domestic abuse is a priority for Cheshire Police and the force’s aim is to prevent anyone becoming a future victim, a top officer said.

One in four women are likely to be a victim of domestic abuse and the number of reported cases in Cheshire East increased during lockdown.

December 10, 2021
Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

The family of murdered Nantwich dad Brian Waters say they have “lived in fear of reprisals” for 18 years since he was killed.

Mr Waters was tortured and executed at a disused barn in Tabley in a dispute over drugs.

December 10, 2021
James Sumner - chief exec at Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital sees 16% rise in A&E admissions

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital has seen a massive 16% increase in patients attending A&E compared to the usual 2% year on year rise.

Chief executive James Sumner said the Crewe hospital now had one of the busiest A&E departments nationally, in terms of growth.

December 9, 2021
Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

One of Europe’s most wanted men has been found guilty of the brutal murder of a Nantwich father at a farm in rural Cheshire.

Christopher Guest More Jr, who was on the run for almost 16 years, was today (December 9) been convicted of conspiracy to murder Brian Waters, from Stapeley, at Burnt House Farm in Tabley.

December 9, 2021