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Buying a home? Mortgage laws that protect you

Buying a home? Mortgage laws that protect you

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Purchasing a home is a big investment and if someone takes advantage of you, they can get away with a lot of money and even repossess your home.

September 13, 2019
Nantwich CC captain looks forward to national final at Lord’s

Nantwich CC captain looks forward to national final at Lord’s

Nantwich CC players are gearing up for the biggest game most, if not all, will ever play.

The Whitehouse Lane team will be boarding a coach on Sunday morning and heading to Lord’s – the home of cricket – for the National Club Final to be played on Monday against Swardeston CC.

September 13, 2019
Nantwich Museum events alongside Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum events alongside Joseph Priestley exhibition

Events are being held to accompany the exhibition running at Nantwich Museum “From Nantwich to Oxygen: Joseph Priestley’s Journey of Discovery”.

September 13, 2019
What’s On: Shows featuring at Crewe Lyceum in Autumn

What’s On: Shows featuring at Crewe Lyceum in Autumn

Crewe Lyceum has plenty of entertainment lined up to warm up audiences as dark Autumn evenings draw in.

This season the theatre is showcasing the best of the West End along family favourites, headline comedians, top quality music and fringe performances from across the region.

September 13, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley to stage sponsored dog walk to raise funds

RSPCA Stapeley to stage sponsored dog walk to raise funds

Dogs and their humans are invited to take part in a sponsored dog walk to raise money for RSPCA Stapeley Grange and RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich branch.

September 12, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

Beechmere: Probe into fire continues as 34 found new places

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Council chiefs say their top priority following the Beechmere fire is finding the right accommodation for its former residents.

The retirement home complex, in Crewe, partially collapsed following a fire on August 8, leading to its 150 residents being evacuated.

September 12, 2019
“Rock for Heroes” concert to be staged at Crewe Lyceum

“Rock for Heroes” concert to be staged at Crewe Lyceum

The fundraising “Rock for Heroes” concert is heading to the Crewe Lyceum on October 26.

‘Rock for Heroes’ fundraises in support of Help for Heroes and so far has raised more than £18,000 on its current UK tour.

September 12, 2019
Cheshire East Mayor’s Bentley car under review

Cheshire East Mayor’s Bentley car under review

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council insists the authority wants to continue its strong working relationship with Bentley Motors amid doubts over the borough’s mayoralty.

September 12, 2019
Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking

Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking

Cheshire East councillors are considering a clampdown on pavement parking to make walking around streets of Nantwich and other towns easier.

September 11, 2019
Anger after Wistaston landmark tree ripped up by developers

Anger after Wistaston landmark tree ripped up by developers

By Jonathan White
Villagers have blasted housing developers after a Wistaston landmark tree was ripped up and chucked in a skip.

The solitary hawthorn, known by locals as “the tree”, was uprooted as part of the housing development on Witters Field off Church Lane.

September 11, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women start new campaign with victory

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women start new campaign with victory

Newly-promoted Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Women started their new league campaign with a convincing 11-20 away victory at Birkenhead Park FC.

Following a string of challenging pre-season fixtures, the pressure was on for the Black and Whites to prove themselves in Championship North 2.

September 11, 2019

A Crewe Crafty Christmas

We are holding our first ever craft fair at Crewe Heritage Centre on Saturday 1yth November between 10am and 4pm. We are looking for stallholders to join us for just £10 for a 6ft pitch. ( this is not a railway related event) We are planning lots of local advertisement for this event and are looking forward to it being[Read More…]

September 11, 2019
825 plastic ducks race at annual Wistaston community event

825 plastic ducks race at annual Wistaston community event

Hundreds of plastic ducks raced each other in Wistaston at the annnual “Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race” event.

Villagers gathered at the Joey the Swan Recreation ground for the event which was organised by members of the Wistaston Community Council.

September 11, 2019