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Man injured after fire ripped through stable in Willaston

Man injured after fire ripped through stable in Willaston

A 30-year-old man suffered minor burns to his legs and smoke inhalation tackling a blaze which ripped through a barn in Willaston, Nantwich.

The fire broke out in the early hours at about 4am today (November 3) at a property on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

November 3, 2019
Man charged with attempted murder after Crewe attack

Man charged with attempted murder after Crewe attack

A 55-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Mill Street, Crewe.

George Stewart, aged 55, of Downside Close in Ipswich, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

November 3, 2019
Knife-wielding burglar jailed for terrifying Leighton home raid

Knife-wielding burglar jailed for terrifying Leighton home raid

A knife-wielding burglar from Crewe who assaulted a homeowner and threatened him with a knife has been jailed.

Lee Moss, of no fixed abode, pretended to be a takeaway deliverer when the victim opened his front door to him at around 9.15pm on August 28.

November 2, 2019
Review: Swallow by Nantwich Players

Review: Swallow by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presents Swallow this weekend, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Stef Smith and directed by the cast and Studio team, this production is strikingly intense and beautifully produced.

November 2, 2019
Man killed in Mill Street accident in Crewe named by police

Man killed in Mill Street accident in Crewe named by police

A 29-year-old man who died following a collision in Crewe has been named.

Bartlomiej Gabrysiak, known as Bartek, died after he was involved in a collision with a red Hyundai on Mill Street, under the railway bridge.

November 2, 2019
Black Tie fund-raising ball set for Nantwich Town FC

Black Tie fund-raising ball set for Nantwich Town FC

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising “Black Tie Ball” in aid of the local partially-sighted team takes place at Nantwich Town FC on Saturday November 23.

Tickets are £15 per person (price includes food).

November 1, 2019
Nantwich pupils tuck in to World Food Day with Reaseheath College

Nantwich pupils tuck in to World Food Day with Reaseheath College

Malbank school pupils put their classroom lessons into context during a programme to celebrate World Food Day at Reaseheath College.

Fifteen Year 9 and Year 10 pupils studying sustainability and environmental issues as part of their GCSE in Food Technology, enjoyed making their own soup in the college’s Food Centre.

November 1, 2019
What’s On: Musical concerts in South Cheshire

What’s On: Musical concerts in South Cheshire

A number of musical concerts are to take place in South Cheshire over the next few weeks.

Worleston Music School’s next performance is at 7pm on 16th November at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

October 31, 2019
Cheshire East Council election team to stage candidate briefing

Cheshire East Council election team to stage candidate briefing

Cheshire East Council’s election team will host a briefing session for potential Parliamentary candidates ahead of the General Election which is now set for December 12.

The briefing session will be on Thursday, November 7 at 7.30pm at the council headquarters Westfields in Sandbach.

October 31, 2019
Beechmere fire on August 8

Beechmere blaze started on roof terrace patio, say investigators

The devastating blaze which destroyed the Beechmere residential complex in Crewe started on a patio area on the roof, fire investigators said today.

Initial investigations into the cause of the fire on Thursday August 8 have found it started on a roof terrace area of the property.

October 31, 2019
New sprinkler campaign launched after Beechmere blaze

New sprinkler campaign launched after Beechmere blaze

A new sprinkler campaign has been launched by residents of Crewe and Nantwich in response to the tragic fire at Beechmere.

150 people lost their homes, property, memories and in some cases pets in the horrific blaze in Crewe in August.

October 30, 2019
Bickerton Hill housing expansion bid thrown out by councillors

Bickerton Hill housing expansion bid thrown out by councillors

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A developer’s bid to add four more homes to a rural development near Bickerton Hill has been rejected by councillors.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee turned down a scheme from Torus Group to build 17 homes – including six affordable properties – on vacant former agricultural land in Mill Lane, Bulkeley.

October 30, 2019
Nantwich Town U18s beaten by Oldham in FA Youth Cup

Nantwich Town U18s beaten by Oldham in FA Youth Cup

Nantwich Town U18s have been knocked out of the FA Youth Cup after going down to a 4-1 defeat away at Oldham Athletic in the first round.

The young Dabbers fell behind after 17 minutes when Jack Williams delivered a low cross and Speed slotted past goalkeeper Hawkins.

October 30, 2019