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ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional League fixtures hit by heavy rain

ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional League fixtures hit by heavy rain

Heavy rain on Saturday caused several Crewe Regional Sunday league fixtures to be called off due to waterlogged pitches.

In addition, Leighton FC had several players affected by Covid, and Faddiley were again unable to field a team.

December 5, 2021
Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 away at fellow strugglers Hyde

Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 away at fellow strugglers Hyde

Hyde United secured a crucial victory over Nantwich Town with a 1-0 win at Ewen Fields, writes Liam Price.

The Dabbers had more of the opportunities in the first half, David Webb having a header tipped over by Joe Green just two minutes in.

December 5, 2021
Hundreds of HS2 lorry journeys set to add to Nantwich traffic

Hundreds of HS2 lorry journeys set to add to Nantwich traffic

Heavy duty HS2 construction lorries could be using some of Nantwich’s busiest junctions dozens of times every day under plans seen by Nantwich News.

HS2 Ltd has applied for permission to use certain routes for its lorries – including from Cheerbrook roundabout, Newcastle Road, Elwood Way, A51 London Road down to Checkley Lane near Bridgemere.

December 5, 2021
Nantwich shops enter Christmas spirit with festive window displays

Nantwich shops enter Christmas spirit with festive window displays

By Jonathan White
Businesses in Nantwich have pulled out the stops to make their festive window displays extra special this year with imaginative and eye-catching displays.

Wendy’s Florist on Hospital Street features a scale model of the frontage of her business.

December 5, 2021
Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Detectives are warning Cheshire residents after a spate of courier fraud scams have left victims without thousands of pounds.

There have been four incidents in Crewe, Wilmslow, Handforth and Warrington investigated by Cheshire Police.

December 4, 2021
“Very Best in Stand Up” to host New Year’s Eve comedy night in Nantwich

“Very Best in Stand Up” to host New Year’s Eve comedy night in Nantwich

The popular New Year’s Eve comedy show returns to Nantwich on December 31 with a stellar line up of acts and DJ to see in 2022.

Hosting the evening is Liverpool funnyman Sam Avery, whose observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life

December 4, 2021
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players are ready to celebrate the festive season with two productions this December.

This week NP Studio presents A 1940s Christmas Carol by Walton Jones.

December 4, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Councillors should lobby for better broadband in Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Councillors should lobby for better broadband in Crewe

Dear Editor,
I am calling on the local Labour run Town and Borough Councils and the Tory MP to lobby the Government hard to improve broadband speeds in parts of Crewe.

Crewe is already the most economically and socially deprived town in the whole of Cheshire East.

December 3, 2021
Cheshire East forecasts £2.2 million “overspend” for 2021-22

Cheshire East forecasts £2.2 million “overspend” for 2021-22

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is forecasting a £2.2m overspend at the end of the financial year – that’s 0.7 per cent of the budget.

Children and family services has overspent its budget again – something members of the council’s finance sub-committee had raised concerns about.

December 3, 2021
Crewe people dying 13 years earlier than other Cheshire East areas

Crewe people dying 13 years earlier than other Cheshire East areas

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
People in Crewe die 13 years before those in more affluent parts of Cheshire East so the town deserves investment following years of neglect, a councillor said.

Cllr Suzanne Brookfield (Crewe East, Lab) was speaking following an update report on the town centre regeneration programmes at a meeting of the economy and growth committee.

December 3, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich gymnasts compete for GB in Portugal

Crewe and Nantwich gymnasts compete for GB in Portugal

Three gymnasts from Crewe & Nantwich have travelled to Portugal this week to compete in a European competition for Great Britain.

Will Calder, Chloe Gough and Nicole Hazell are competing for their country in the TeamGym European Championships

December 2, 2021
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy beat Whitchurch in snow

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy beat Whitchurch in snow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s Senior Academy battled snow and rivals Whitchurch to land a fine victory.

Crewe were out of the blocks quickly against a big, strong opposition who had definitely come to play.

December 2, 2021
Coole Lane accident in December 2021

Third crash on Coole Lane after road removed from CEC gritting routes

Coole Lane in Nantwich has seen another crash – the third in three days – after Cheshire East Council removed it from its winter gritting route.

The latest accident involved a skip lorry which crashed off the road into the ditch.

December 2, 2021