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Cheshire Wildlife Trust backs “Big Wild Walk” for nature

Cheshire Wildlife Trust backs “Big Wild Walk” for nature

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is urging residents to support the “Big Wild Walk” for nature between October 25-31.

Ramble for red squirrels, put your boots on for beavers or hike for a hedgehog, the Trust hopes the public will stride out before COP26.

October 18, 2021
Nantwich Town suffer away day defeat at Ashton

Nantwich Town suffer away day defeat at Ashton

Ashton came from a goal down to win 2-1 against Nantwich Town at Hurst Cross.

Nantwich came into the game looking to get back to winning ways after the home draw with Warrington.

October 17, 2021
Boughey staff step up to raise funds for Calveley Primary School

Boughey staff step up to raise funds for Calveley Primary School

Employees at Boughey Distribution near Nantwich have helped raise almost £1,500 for Calveley Primary School – by increasing their daily step count by at least 1,000 every day!

All additional steps were turned into cash credits by the company and helped raise an impressive £1,443 for the local village school.

October 17, 2021
Nantwich solicitors support St Luke’s ‘Make a Will Week’

Nantwich solicitors support St Luke’s ‘Make a Will Week’

Two Nantwich solicitors Hibberts and Poole Alcock are backing St Luke’s Hospice “Make a Will Week” campaign.

The annual event gives people a chance to make sure their Will is up-to-date and according to their wishes.

October 17, 2021

Nantwich Choral Society – an evening of Mozart and Haydn

At Nantwich Choral Society we are delighted to be holding our first concert in 18 months. Come and join us! We will be performing a selection of choral pieces including: Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus, Exultate Jubilate and Vesperae Solennes de Confessore KV339 Haydn – Insanae et Vanae Curae, Three Pieces for Musical Clocks and Missa Brevis Joannis de Deo[Read More…]

October 16, 2021
Investigation after house fire on new Nantwich development

Investigation after house fire on new Nantwich development

An investigation is underway after a house fire on the new Kingsbourne housing development in Nantwich last night (Oct 15).

No one was injured in the incident on Olney Place. One mum and her children were able to escape during the blaze.

October 16, 2021
FEATURE: UK’s crucial inflection point for the climate

FEATURE: UK’s crucial inflection point for the climate

Tackling climate change is something that individual consumers can’t do on their own.

In fact, the actions of individual governments can have only a very limited impact.

October 15, 2021
Police seek witnesses after M6 crash closes motorway in Cheshire

Police seek witnesses after M6 crash closes motorway in Cheshire

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on the M6 northbound at junction 16 turn off for Nantwich.

The incident, at around 9.50am today (October 15), involved an HGV, a van and a car.

October 15, 2021
REVIEW: Tom Seals returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: Tom Seals returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Dropped off at the front door and met by a New Orleans style big band, Tom Seals arrived in style for his homecoming show, part of The 45’s Tour at Crewe Lyceum.

During the show, Tom thanked the audience for their continued support and said it was a dream come true to play in such a beautiful venue.

October 15, 2021
Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair 2021

Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair 2021

By Jonathan White
The 65th ‘Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair’ takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston on Saturday November 20.

The event, from 10am to 3pm, will give youngsters a chance to meet Father Christmas (£3 per child) and receive a present from him.

October 15, 2021

Winter Wine tasting, Crewe Hall

WINTER WINE TASTING! Come and join us for a festive winter wine tasting in the Library and Drawing Room at Crewe Hall on Sunday 28th November 2021. Included in your ticket is: -A welcome glass of champagne (Champagne Devaux) -Tasting of over 30 wines, Devaux champagne tasting & tasting booklet -Live Festive Music -Crewe Hall Canapés -Christmas wine advice -Cheese[Read More…]

October 15, 2021
MP Kieran Mullan slams Cheshire East on progress over parking fees

MP Kieran Mullan slams Cheshire East on progress over parking fees

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan has hit out at the lack of progress on making car parking charges across Cheshire East fairer.

Users of car parks in Nantwich and Crewe are currently charged for car parking, and face some of the highest charges in the borough.

October 15, 2021
Lorries and cars thunder past the 'crossing' at 40mph

Council to review Peter de Stapleigh Way “crossing” after teenager’s accident

Council chiefs say they will carry out a “further review” of a controversial crossing in Nantwich where a teenage boy was injured by a car earlier this week.

The 17-year-old Brine Leas student was using the drop down kerb crossing over Peter de Stapleigh Way when he was hit by a car.

October 15, 2021