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Cheshire East to step up gully clearance after flooding problems

Cheshire East to step up gully clearance after flooding problems

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work is being stepped up to clear gullies across parts of Cheshire East that were hit by flooding this summer.

Paul Traynor, head of highways at Cheshire East Council, told councillors two more gully clearing machines are being used in an attempt to clear as many grids as possible by the end of the year.

September 17, 2019
Broomhall and Sound flower festival set for October

Broomhall and Sound flower festival set for October

The Broomhall and Sound Chapel Flower Festival will take place on October 4 to 7.

The event themed “Harvest Past and Present” will be on Friday October 4 from 12pm-5pm, and Saturday October 5 10.30am-5pm.

September 17, 2019
Readers’ Letters: First aid skills compulsory in state schools

Readers’ Letters: First aid skills compulsory in state schools

Dear editor
You never know how you would act in an emergency, yet our actions could save a life.

This is why I think it’s fantastic that, after 10 years of campaigning by the British Red Cross, it will be compulsory for first aid skills to be taught in all state schools in England from 2020.

September 17, 2019

Hula Hoop Class in Crewe

Hula hooping in Crewe, Cheshire This form of exercise is a great aerobic workout and keeps your abs engaged the whole time, which is great to shed fat and get a flat tummy. So the benefits are endless….. ??Complete Core Workout ??Fully Body Workout ??Helps to burn calories ??Good For Your Heart ??Improves Your Spine’s Strength & Flexibility ??Improve Hand-Eye[Read More…]

September 16, 2019

Nantwich Mind Body Spirit Event

A Diary Date 26th / 27th October an excellent Mind Body Spirit Event at Nantwich Civic Hall Doors Open 10am until 6pm. With 50 + Exhibitors & 30 + Talks Workshops & Demonstrations Of Mediumship All Included In The Entrance Of £3 concession £3.50 full price weekend pass £5 & £6 in advance or £1 more on the door https://www.rosemarydouglas.com/nantwich-26th-27th-october-2019/

September 16, 2019
Shavington Drama Group to stage “Tiptoe Through the Tombstones”

Shavington Drama Group to stage “Tiptoe Through the Tombstones”

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Drama Group are celebrating their 30th year by presenting “Tiptoe Through The Tombstones” this week.

Written by Norman Robbins and directed by Megan Goode, the local drama group have worked hard to produce a show they hope everyone will enjoy.

September 16, 2019
Car fire closes busy Nantwich road

Car fire closes busy Nantwich road

A car which crashed and set on fire was causing major tailbacks in Nantwich.

The incident happened on Newcastle Road just off the Cheerbrook roundabout at around 4pm.

September 16, 2019
RSPCA cattery in Nantwich seeks adopting home ahead of building work

RSPCA cattery in Nantwich seeks adopting home ahead of building work

An RSPCA cattery in Nantwich is appealing for people to adopt one of its feline residents ahead of building work scheduled to take place this month.

RSPCA Stapeley Grange, in London Road, currently has 32 cats looking for new homes.

September 16, 2019
George & Dragon suffer first loss in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon suffer first loss in Crewe Regional league

George and Dragon suffered their first defeat of the season when they lost 2-4 to White Lion Ford Lane in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

In an eventful game, the home team finished with only eight men, and the visitors also had a player sent off.

September 15, 2019
Wybunbury Tower joins Heritage Open Days festival

Wybunbury Tower joins Heritage Open Days festival

Wybunbury Tower was open during their annual free Heritage event.

Heritage Open Days is England’s biggest free heritage festival.

September 15, 2019
Nantwich Town come from 0-2 to beat Scarborough Athletic

Nantwich Town come from 0-2 to beat Scarborough Athletic

Nantwich Town produced a stunning second half comeback to beat Scarborough at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers were trailling 0-2 but scored three times in just six second-half minutes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

September 15, 2019
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant joins Sports Alive

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant joins Sports Alive

Rising British Touring Car Championship star Tom Oliphant is partnering with Sports Alive for the remainder of the 2019 season.

Tarporley-born Oliphant is in his second BTCC season, racing with the Team BMW outfit.

September 14, 2019
California Blue head to Nantwich for September concert

California Blue head to Nantwich for September concert

Local four-piece band California Blue return to perform in Nantwich on Friday September 20.

With a weighty following, this popular group are in high demand ahead of their Nantwich Civic Hall appearance.

September 14, 2019