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Venues crowned winners at 2019 Nantwich Food Awards

Venues crowned winners at 2019 Nantwich Food Awards

Venues across Nantwich were crowned winners at the 2019 Nantwich Food Awards in Nantwich Civic Hall.

The awards were part of the Nantwich Food Festival which brought in more than 40,000 visitors to the town earlier this month.

September 25, 2019
Police hunt BMW driver who targeted girl, aged 15

Police hunt BMW driver who targeted girl, aged 15

Police are searching for a BMW driver who attempted to drag a 15-year-old girl into his car in Crewe.

The girl managed to scramble clear after a member of the public rushed to help her.

September 25, 2019
Bin collection days across Crewe and Nantwich set to change

Bin collection days across Crewe and Nantwich set to change

Bin collection days in Crewe and Nantwich are set to change from November, Cheshire East Council has announced.

They say stickers will be fixed to bins during collections over the next few weeks to give notice of changes from November 4.

September 24, 2019

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Masquerade Ball

A night not to be missed! Come and join us in celebrating 25 years of RSPCA Stapeley Grange at a glamorous Masquerade Ball! For one night, animal-lovers will come together to celebrate Stapeley Grange’s milestone and to enjoy an exciting and entertaining evening. Tickets for the event are £80 and includes: – Three-course meal – 1 bottle of wine per[Read More…]

September 24, 2019
New cancer centre for Cheshire patients gets go ahead

New cancer centre for Cheshire patients gets go ahead

Planners at Cheshire East Council have given permission for a state of the art new cancer centre which will serve patients across Cheshire.

The new centre will be built in the grounds of Macclesfield District General Hospital.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich racing driver Smith eyes success at Silverstone

Nantwich racing driver Smith eyes success at Silverstone

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship racer Rob Smith is eyeing success as he prepares for his penultimate race weekend of the campaign.

The Nantwich driver showed at his last outing at Knockhill how competitive his MG6 is after securing Independents Trophy points in all three encounters.

September 23, 2019
Crewe Lyceum panto Peter Pan officially launched

Crewe Lyceum panto Peter Pan officially launched

Cheshire’s biggest panto “Peter Pan” has officially set sail with the pantomime’s launch at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

Stars of this year’s production include Cannon and Ball, Chico, Malcolm Lord, Stefan Peijc, Joshua Wyatt and Danielle Lockwood.

September 23, 2019
Shavington nursery is “outstanding” say Ofsted inspectors

Shavington nursery is “outstanding” say Ofsted inspectors

Staff at a Shavington nursery are celebrating after being awarded “outstanding” status by Ofsted.

Rope Green Farm Day Nursery, on Rope Lane, earned the top honour after inspectors visited the facility in the summer.

September 23, 2019
Willaston WS thumped 7-2 by leaders in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston WS thumped 7-2 by leaders in Crewe Regional Sunday league

George & Dragon returned to winning ways in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 7-2 hammering of Willaston WS.

They won with a hat-trick from Ollie McDonough, and a brace each for Matt Waller and Robbie Hatton.

September 23, 2019

Charity Quiz Night Nantwich CC

A fabulous evening of quizzing hosted by David Greatorex, whilst helping to raise funds for The Wingate Centre (registered charity number 327713) at Nantwich Cricket Club on Friday 11th October from 7.30pm. £9 per person, including light refreshments, for teams of up to 6 people. Prize for the winning team. Call 01270 780 456 / [email protected] to book a table.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich Town handed home tie against Morpeth in FA Cup

Nantwich Town handed home tie against Morpeth in FA Cup

Nantwich Town have a great chance to move one step closer to the FA Cup First Round proper after being a hand home tie in the third qualifying round.

The Dabbers will host fellow Northern Premier League side Morpeth Town on the weekend of Saturday October 5.

September 23, 2019
Future of Cheshire East Council Mayor in doubt

Future of Cheshire East Council Mayor in doubt

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The future of Cheshire East’s mayoralty is set to be considered amid concerns about the role’s cost and clashes with town mayors,.

Cheshire East Council’s constitution committee had been due to discuss changes to the mayoralty at Thursday’s meeting.

September 22, 2019
Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup victory away at Telford United

Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup victory away at Telford United

Nantwich Town produced a superb display to beat their higher league opponents Telford away in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.

September 22, 2019