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Police appeal after two pensioners critically injured in Burland smash

Police appeal after two pensioners critically injured in Burland smash

Police are appealing for witnesses after two pensioners were critically injured in yesterday’s crash in Burland, near Nantwich.

The collision involved a blue Honda 4×4 car and a white Volvo articulated heavy goods vehicle on the A534 Wrexham Road shortly before 3pm (October 9).

October 10, 2019

Crewe & District Writers’ Day

Crewe and District Writers’ Circle are hosting a writers’ day on Saturday 12th October 10am-4pm at Market Street church. Stalls, refreshments, workshops, children’s stories and poetry, open mic, piano recital. All welcome.

October 10, 2019
Two women trapped after horror crash on A534 in Burland

Two women trapped after horror crash on A534 in Burland

Two women were left trapped in their car after a two-vehicle smash on the busy A534 in Burland near Nantwich.

The accident happened on Wrexham Road close to the junction with Long Lane at 3pm today (October 9).

October 9, 2019
Vital church funds raised at Acton September Serenade concert

Vital church funds raised at Acton September Serenade concert

By Jonathan White
A ‘September Serenade’ fund-raising music concert has helped raise vital funds for St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The concert featured soprano Jessica Thayer, accompanied by pianist Sally Birkett, who performed show-stopping hits from Puccini to Cole Porter.

October 9, 2019
Nantwich Town hope for bumper crowd at National Non-League Day game

Nantwich Town hope for bumper crowd at National Non-League Day game

Bosses at Nantwich Town are hoping to swell their home crowd this weekend as part of National Non-League Day.

The Dabbers welcome Radcliffe FC to the Weaver Stadium this Saturday October 12, where all Premiership and EPL Season Ticket Holders will gain entry to for only £5.

October 9, 2019
Girl, 16, arrested in connection with Nantwich assault

Girl, 16, arrested in connection with Nantwich assault

A 16-year-old girl from Merseyside has been arrested in connection with a serious assault at a house in Nantwich, police confirmed today.

She was questioned by officers and has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

October 9, 2019
Nantwich leisure services to be upgraded after councillors pass plans

Nantwich leisure services to be upgraded after councillors pass plans

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leisure facilities in Nantwich and four other towns are to be upgraded as part of a council scheme worth more than £12 million.

And work in Nantwich, given the thumbs up by councillors at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, will include fencing around Barony Park which local residents have been campaigning for to prevent unauthorised traveller camps.

October 9, 2019
Cheshire East need to save £7.5 million as social care costs spiral

Cheshire East need to save £7.5 million as social care costs spiral

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs will need to make £7.5 million in savings by the end of 2019-20 to balance the books following rising demand for its services.

The authority is currently facing a £5.5 million overspend in the “people” department responsible for social care services – including a £3.4 million overspend in its children and families department.

October 9, 2019
Nantwich Players award-winning Studio launches second season

Nantwich Players award-winning Studio launches second season

Nantwich Players award-winning Studio launches its second season in November.

Opening the new season is ‘Swallow’ by Stef Smith from November 1-3.

October 8, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts secure narrow 23-20 win over Burntwood

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts secure narrow 23-20 win over Burntwood

Crewe and Nantwich ended a disappointing start to their Midlands North (West) 2 season narrowly beating newly promoted Burntwood 23-20.

A first half try from openside flanker Joe Gammage was added to in the second half by skipper and outside centre Josh McShane.

October 8, 2019
Police probe serious assault in Nantwich home

Police probe serious assault in Nantwich home

An attack in a house in Nantwich has left one man in hospital with serious head injuries.

Police say the incident, which has left a 40-year-old man from Nantwich in hospital, happened inside a house in Blagg Avenue at around 7pm last night (October 7).

October 8, 2019
Regal timepiece to go under hammer in Nantwich

Regal timepiece to go under hammer in Nantwich

An extraordinary timepiece with a Regal Heritage is to go under the hammer in Nantwich.

This 18ct gold gent’s watch with a difference is expected to fetcgh around £15,000 at the November 20 Fine Jewellery and Watches Auction at Peter Wilson Auctioneers.

October 7, 2019
Cheshire East launches public consultation on environment plan

Cheshire East launches public consultation on environment plan

Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on its environmental strategy.

Authority chiefs want residents to air their views on its priorities and vision for the future.

October 7, 2019