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Table Top Sale Nantwich November 7

Ladies from St Margaret’s Church in Wrenbury are attending the Table Top sale Nantwich Civic Centre this Thursday selling items from a retired haberdashers. They include a box of lace bits, a box of trimmings, tray clothes & table clothes for embroidery, some cross stitch items, patchwork & quilting items, cottons, crochet hooks and oddments of fabric. All items are[Read More…]

November 5, 2019
South Cheshire residents to air views on town and parish boundaries

South Cheshire residents to air views on town and parish boundaries

Residents in South Cheshire are being asked to air views during a review of town and parish council boundaries across Cheshire East.

The survey, which went live on October 28, will inform a review being undertaken across the borough by Cheshire East Council.

November 5, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich team starts new Korfball league season

Crewe and Nantwich team starts new Korfball league season

Crewe and Nantwich have kicked off their new Staffordshire and Cheshire Korfball Association League (SaCKA) 2019/2020 season.

This year, three clubs will be vying for the top spot, following a hotly contested 2018/19 season which saw Keele University Korfball Club come out on top.

November 5, 2019
Detectives seek witnesses after man found with serious injuries

Detectives seek witnesses after man found with serious injuries

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was found in Crewe with serious injuries.

The 44-year-old local man was found collapsed by a passerby on Chester Street shortly before 2am on Saturday (November 2).

November 5, 2019

The Johnny Cash Roadshow @ Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Monday 18 November, 7:30PM Endorsed by the Cash family themselves, this one off 50th anniversary performance celebrates the unforgettable ‘San Quentin’ show of 1969. Songs from the album will be performed alongside memorable hits and well-loved songs. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Contact the Box Office on[Read More…]

November 5, 2019
Blood Brothers breaks box office records at Crewe Lyceum

Blood Brothers breaks box office records at Crewe Lyceum

The internationally-acclaimed production of Blood Brothers is breaking records after becoming the best-selling week-long show ever at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

November 4, 2019
South Cheshire patients boosted by £2.5 million digital prescription fund

South Cheshire patients boosted by £2.5 million digital prescription fund

Patients in South Cheshire will benefit from a £2.5 million digital hospital prescription initiative.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & East Cheshire NHS Trust will receive a share of £26 million for digital prescribing systems.

November 4, 2019

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers @ Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Sunday 17 November, 7:30PM Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to the Lyceum Theatre! A unique voyage back to the 1970s, to when Les and his legendary band dominated the world’s pop charts and their music became the soundtrack for the teen generation. Les performs original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang,[Read More…]

November 4, 2019

Neil Oliver @ Crewe Lyceum Theatre

A History of the British Isles in 100 Places – Sunday 10 November, 7:30PM Neil was born to love Great Britain. During his 20 years travelling to every corner, and whilst filming BBC2’s Coast, he’s fallen in love all over again. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years[Read More…]

November 4, 2019
Special Constables praised for saving teenager’s life during Nantwich floods

Special Constables praised for saving teenager’s life during Nantwich floods

A team of Special Constables has been hailed after saving the life of a 15-year-old boy from floodwaters in Nantwich.

The teenager, from Nantwich, was minutes away from being engulfed by floods in the River Weaver when he was rescued in a combined police and fire service operation.

November 4, 2019
£11.5 million IT project for Cheshire councils to double in cost

£11.5 million IT project for Cheshire councils to double in cost

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
An IT project for both Cheshire councils which is more than a year overdue, is now expected to cost almost double its original price at £22.3 million.

Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council entered into a joint agreement with technology firm Agilisys in 2017 to launch a new HR and finance system worth £11.5 million.

November 3, 2019
Nantwich residents face further tax rises by Cheshire East Council

Nantwich residents face further tax rises by Cheshire East Council

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Ratepayers in Nantwich and rest of Cheshire East are likely to face another council tax increase next from April 2020.

Consultation has started on Cheshire East Council’s draft budget plans for 2020-21.

November 3, 2019
NHB beat Willaston White Star 3-1 in Crewe Sunday Premier clash

NHB beat Willaston White Star 3-1 in Crewe Sunday Premier clash

NHB beat Willaston White Star 3-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Goals from Nick Ball, Dan Ball and Jamie Ball earned NHB the victory.

November 3, 2019