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Nantwich earns Gold award in Britain in Bloom

Nantwich earns Gold award in Britain in Bloom

Nantwich has been presented top prize of Gold in the Town Category of the Britain in Bloom Awards.

The hard work and dedication of volunteers has paid off for the ninth year running after earning the award at the North West in Bloom Awards Ceremony in Southport.

November 26, 2019
Nantwich youngster Bella scoops Everybody Junior award

Nantwich youngster Bella scoops Everybody Junior award

A young Nantwich girl has scooped honours at the Everybody Junior Awards in Cheshire East.

Bella McKinney was named Sports Personality of the Year for the aged 5-8 category at the awards.

November 26, 2019
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RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary Christmas fair

The RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is rounding off 2019 with a 25th Anniversary Christmas fair.

Stapeley Grange is holding the festive event on Sunday December 1 at the centre on London Road.

November 25, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts and Ladies teams earn victories

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts and Ladies teams earn victories

Crewe and Nantwich earned a much needed victory after beating mid-table Mossley Oak 22-12 at the Vagrants.

It was only their second victory of the season and has helped them in climbing out of the relegation area.

November 25, 2019
First proposal for ditching Cheshire East Council cabinet turned down

First proposal for ditching Cheshire East Council cabinet turned down

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A first proposal for how Cheshire East Council could ditch its cabinet in favour of a series of committees from next May has been turned down.

Following a petition last year and a manifesto commitment from independent councillors in May’s election, CEC agreed to work towards scrapping the cabinet at the May annual meeting.

November 25, 2019
Eight councillors to decide future of Cheshire East Council Mayor

Eight councillors to decide future of Cheshire East Council Mayor

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A cross-party group of eight councillors will consider whether the Cheshire East mayoralty should continue.

Cheshire East Council’s constitution committee has agreed to set up a working group with eight councillors to consider the issue.

November 25, 2019
Police arrest man in hunt for suspect exposing himself in Queens Park

Police arrest man in hunt for suspect exposing himself in Queens Park

A man from Crewe has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in connection with incidents in the Queens Park area.

He has been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

November 25, 2019
Man arrested for Calveley  burglary released by police

Man arrested for Calveley burglary released by police

A 25-year-old man from Merseyside arrested in connection with a burglary in Calveley near Nantwich has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

November 25, 2019
Major Nantwich development will hit parking in town, warns Civic Society

Major Nantwich development will hit parking in town, warns Civic Society

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A major development in Nantwich could leave workers, shoppers and visitors struggling to park if more spaces are not found elsewhere in the town, council chiefs are being warned.

November 25, 2019
Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich to host local exhibition

Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich to host local exhibition

The Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich is to host an exhibition of local artists’ work for a week in December.

Visitors are welcome to the opening on Saturday December 7, with mulled wine and mince pies.

November 24, 2019
Leaders Crewe Ath overcome White Lion in 5-4 thriller

Leaders Crewe Ath overcome White Lion in 5-4 thriller

Leaders Crewe Ath won 5-4 against White Lion to stay top of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The game was moved from Sandbach Utd to the Cumberland in Crewe.

November 24, 2019
Nantwich Town cruise to 4-0 away win at Ashton United

Nantwich Town cruise to 4-0 away win at Ashton United

Nantwich Town stayed in touch with the leading teams in BetVictor Northern Premier League with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Ashton United.

The Dabbers cruised to victory with Ricardo Fuller getting on the scoresheet for the first time since re-joining the club.

November 24, 2019
Crews tackle property fires in Audlem and Tarporley

Crews tackle property fires in Audlem and Tarporley

Cheshire fire crews have battled two property fires in Audlem and Tarporley.

They were called to a property on a farm on Bagley Lane in Audlem where a fire had started above a fireplace.

November 24, 2019