Articles by: Editor

Nantwich grandmother pens children’s book during lockdown

Nantwich grandmother pens children’s book during lockdown

A Nantwich grandmother who penned her first book during Covid lockdown has successfully published it.

Amy Damatt, of Wellington Road, wrote the educational children’s story “A Puppy’s Tale by Rex” from the perspective of a rescued pup living with his owner and dogs of different ages and sizes.

December 2, 2021
A51 Chester Road near Nantwich set to reopen in two weeks

A51 Chester Road near Nantwich set to reopen in two weeks

The A51 Chester Road at Wardle near Nantwich is on track to re-open later in December, Cheshire East Council confirmed today.

The “slope stabilisation” scheme on a 600-metre stretch has resulted in a full closure of the main route since August 31.

December 1, 2021
Three Stapeley pupils have hair chopped in aid of charity

Three Stapeley pupils have hair chopped in aid of charity

A trio of Year 3 pupils from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have taken the chop for a great cause.

Friends Autumn, Freya and Beth decided to cut their lovely locks to help others.

December 1, 2021
Motorcyclist injured in crash on A51 at Bridgemere

Motorcyclist injured in crash on A51 at Bridgemere

A motorcyclist was injured after a collision with a car closed the busy A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

The accident happened at 5.24pm last night (Tuesday 30 November) outside Bridgemere Garden World.

December 1, 2021
Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

Residents angry over Coole Lane removal from CEC gritting route

By David Harrison
Residents angry over Coole Lane’s removal from winter gritting routes say it has had an immediate chaotic impact on the busy rural road.

The first major cold snap of the winter led to a temporary closure of the road which connects Nantwich and Audlem after police were called to an accident yesterday (November 29).

November 30, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Thanks to teenagers for helping attacked dog

READER’S LETTER: Thanks to teenagers for helping attacked dog

Dear Editor
I want to thank the group of teenagers who helped when my dog was attacked on 29th November.

It was about 5.40pm at the crossroads of Manor Road and Beam Street in Nantwich.

November 30, 2021
Four injured in crash on A534 in Burland, Nantwich

Four injured in crash on A534 in Burland, Nantwich

Four people were injured and taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A534 Wrexham Road near Nantwich.

The accident happened at Burland and one of the injured had to be flown by air ambulance to hospital after being cut free from the wreckage.

November 30, 2021
Kitchen fire in Wistaston caused by chip pan

Kitchen fire in Wistaston caused by chip pan

A fire which started in kitchen at a house in Wistaston was caused by a chip pan, fire crews believe.

The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Sunday on Berkeley Crescent, in Wistaston.

November 30, 2021
Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather

Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather

It’s been an interesting few days’ of weather in Cheshire – even by UK standards.

Destructive winds and rain of Storm Arwen on Friday and Saturday, followed by heavy snowfall on Sunday.

November 29, 2021
Acton Church Christmas Walk on December 12

Acton Church Christmas Walk on December 12

The annual Acton Church Christmas Walk takes place on Sunday December 12.

The pre-Christmas walk will route through the grounds of Dorfold Hall to view the exterior of all and a walk up its driveway.

November 29, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich Round Table announce Santa tour

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table announce Santa tour

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table has unveiled its Santa schedule as Father Christmas looks to tour the towns once again.

The tour will start in Audlem this Saturday December 4 and 5, then Shavington on December 6, 7 and 8.

November 29, 2021

Nantwich Choral Society – a Family Carol Concert

Our Family Carol Concert is on Saturday 18th December 2021, 6.30 pm at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich. This year it will include the first performance of a new carol, “Angel’s Song”, written by Andrew Mildenhall, a former accompanist of Nantwich Choral Society. In addition there will be a wide range of carols, old and new, to listen to and opportunities[Read More…]

November 29, 2021

Nantwich Garden Guild

The next meeting will be held in the Parish Rooms opposite St Mary’s Church on Tuesday 14 December at 7.00pm. The Speaker is Jane Allison and her talk is entitled “Shrubs for all Seasons. New members always welcome.

November 29, 2021