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Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident

Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident

A man was badly burned while using petrol in his garden in Tarporley, say Cheshire fire crews.

The incident has led to warnings to residents about the dangers of using petrol in the garden environment.

September 4, 2019
Councillor cites “costly legal procedure” as Barony Park injunction delay continues

Councillor cites “costly legal procedure” as Barony Park injunction delay continues

Cheshire East Council is dithering over applying for a court injunction against unauthorised travellers in Nantwich because of the “costly legal procedure”, says a Cabinet member.

Yet, the authority has so far failed to provide any details of this cost when questioned by Nantwich News.

September 4, 2019
Nantwich Town stumble to second defeat in three days

Nantwich Town stumble to second defeat in three days

Nantwich Town suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Warrington, their second loss in three days.

After a promising start to the new campaign, the defeats will hurt boss Dave Cooke and his side.

September 4, 2019
Wistaston “Duck and Model Boat Race” to be staged September 7

Wistaston “Duck and Model Boat Race” to be staged September 7

The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place this Saturday September 7.

The event will take place at the Joey the Swan recreation ground, Wistaston.

September 3, 2019
Boyband heart-throb to perform in “Joseph” role at Crewe Lyceum

Boyband heart-throb to perform in “Joseph” role at Crewe Lyceum

Boyband heart-throb Jaymi Hensley is stepping into the coat of many colours as the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat arrives at Crewe Lyceum Theatre on September 17-21.

September 3, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival hailed massive success by organisers

Nantwich Food Festival hailed massive success by organisers

Organisers have hailed another successful Nantwich Food Festival which pulled in 40,000 visitors and featured 200 contented exhibitors.

The three-day event saw various areas of the town packed with marquees and stalls with a wide variety of food and drink as well as live entertainment.

September 2, 2019
Runners tackle South Cheshire 20 road race

Runners tackle South Cheshire 20 road race

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘South Cheshire 20’ road race helped competitors prepare for the autumn and winter season.

The 20 mile race was held yesterday (September 1) with the start and finish at Shavington Sports Centre.

September 2, 2019
Scooter owners flock to Nantwich for “Smell the 2 Stroke”

Scooter owners flock to Nantwich for “Smell the 2 Stroke”

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of scooter owners flocked to Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 11th annual ‘Smell The 2 Stroke’ event took place at The Railway Hotel on Pillory Street in Nantwich.

September 2, 2019
Man rescued from scaffolding in Nantwich after falling asleep

Man rescued from scaffolding in Nantwich after falling asleep

A man who climbed up scaffolding late at night in Nantwich and fell asleep had to be rescued by fire crews.

September 1, 2019
Nantwich Town fall to first league loss of season at Atherton

Nantwich Town fall to first league loss of season at Atherton

Nantwich Town suffered their first loss of the season as they went down 3-1 away at plucky Atherton Collieries side at the Skuna Stadium.

Vincent Bailey scored twice, including a stunner, as the hosts won all three points in the BetVictor Northern Premier Division.

September 1, 2019
George & Dragon thrash Salvador 11-0 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

George & Dragon thrash Salvador 11-0 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

George and Dragon continue to set the pace in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with an 0-11 win at Salvador.

Matthew Waller (5), Oliver McDonough (3), Robbie Hatton, Liam Collins and Joe Duckworth were their marksmen.

September 1, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

30 of 150 Beechmere residents re-homed, says Cheshire East

Thirty of the 150 residents who lost everything in the Beechmere blaze in Crewe have been found permanent new homes, council chiefs say.

The massive blaze destroyed the Beechmere residential complex on Rolls Avenue on August 8.

August 31, 2019
Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction

Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction

Hundreds of residents could descend on Barony Park next weekend to protest against Cheshire East Council’s lack of action to protect it from unauthorised encampments.

Friends of Barony Park campaign group are organising the “peaceful protest” to show Cheshire East chiefs the strength of feeling of the community.

August 31, 2019