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South Cheshire Harriers earn top four places at Betley event

South Cheshire Harriers earn top four places at Betley event

Twenty members of South Cheshire Harriers took to the fields of Betley Court Farm and brought home third and fourth places for the male and female teams.

In the first cross-country race of the season it saw the return of the Cheshire Cross Country Championships after outdoor sport emerges from lockdown.

April 20, 2021
Nantwich Town to face Altrincham FC in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town to face Altrincham FC in pre-season friendly

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town will host National League side Altrincham FC on July 27 in a pre-season fixture.

Altrincham are managed by former Dabbers manager and FA Vase winning captain Phil Parkinson.

April 20, 2021
Young Crewe Alexandra squad consolidate League One status

Young Crewe Alexandra squad consolidate League One status

Crewe Alexandra have secured their position in League One in the first season since being promoted from League Two on a points-per-game basis at the end of last season.

Back in the third tier for the first time since 2016, the Railwaymen picked up where they left off last year to solidify their place at the next level under David Artell.

April 20, 2021
Nantwich “Covid” heroes honoured in town council awards

Nantwich “Covid” heroes honoured in town council awards

Nantwich “Covid” heroes have been honoured at a town council awards event to hail those who have gone the extra mile to help during the pandemic.

The awards were staged in place of the annual Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards which have been on hold for two years due to the pandemic.

April 19, 2021
Bunbury Village Day promises an Olympic day out

Bunbury Village Day promises an Olympic day out

Organisers of Bunbury Village Day have been given the go ahead to stage this year’s event – with an Olympic twist.

As the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown continues on track, so does the biggest event of the year for Bunbury.

April 19, 2021
98% parents given primary place of choice in Cheshire East

98% parents given primary place of choice in Cheshire East

More than 98% of Cheshire East parents have been given a primary school place of their choice, says the authority.

Figures show 92.8% of Cheshire East families received their first choice – an increase from 91.4% in 2020.

April 19, 2021
Nantwich animal specialist joins Pet Theft Reform campaign

Nantwich animal specialist joins Pet Theft Reform campaign

A Nantwich animal specialist has teamed up with dog owners and businesses to fight for stronger punishments for those guilty of pet theft.

Rachel Rodgers says the recent publicity around the theft of Nantwich labradors Welly and Denzel and a sharp rise in animals being stolen during the pandemic means laws need to change.

April 19, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Raven and Betley were evenly matched 1-1 at half time in the Crewe Regional Sunday League, but The Raven had the better of the second half and ran out 5-2 winners.

Josh Wynne scored twice for the home side, and the other goals came from Owen Porter, Gary Pownall and Damian Sloan.

April 18, 2021
FEATURE: Could bars be the future of Virtual Reality Gaming?

FEATURE: Could bars be the future of Virtual Reality Gaming?

Once upon a time, bars used to be good for drinking and having a good time, and we’re not talking about back in the olden days either.

Whether they were old-fashioned pubs or micro-breweries, they were the hub of entertainment.

April 18, 2021
Bunbury Paralympian paddles closer to Tokyo 2020

Bunbury Paralympian paddles closer to Tokyo 2020

By Peter White

Stuart Wood insisted the postponement of the Paralympics has played into his hands, after taking a step closer to Tokyo with a dominant performance at the sprint and paracanoe national selection event.

The Bunbury paddler put himself firmly in contention for a seat on the plane by winning all three of the men’s VL3 200m races in Nottingham.

April 18, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Proposed cuts to service for over 85 year olds

READER’S LETTER: Proposed cuts to service for over 85 year olds

Dear Editor,

First the Labour/Independent administration decided to make cuts to children’s services, now they have the residents aged over 85 years old and living alone in their sights.

April 18, 2021
Woman trapped in road smash at busy Nantwich junction

Woman trapped in road smash at busy Nantwich junction

A woman had to be cut free from wreckage by fire crews after a road accident at a busy Nantwich junction.

The incident involved two cars at the junction of Wellington Road and Park Road yesterday (April 17) at around 11.40am.

April 18, 2021
Police hunt vehicle after level crossing barrier smash in Nantwich

Police hunt vehicle after level crossing barrier smash in Nantwich

Police are searching for a driver who crashed into the level crossing barriers in Nantwich, knocking one of them off.

The incident involving a car happened at the London Road level crossing at around 8.40am today (April 16), says British Transport Police.

April 16, 2021