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Police Youth Fishing Competition to be held in Nantwich

Police Youth Fishing Competition to be held in Nantwich

Applications are open for the 10th annual Police Youth Fishing Competition in Nantwich.

Officers from Nantwich Beat Management team will stage the event at Bay Moultons Border fisheries, on Waybutt Lane, Crewe, on Wednesday August 28.

July 4, 2019
South Cheshire Orchestra “Music for Summer Evening” in Wistaston

South Cheshire Orchestra “Music for Summer Evening” in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
A Music for a Summer Evening fund-raising concert by South Cheshire Orchestra was held at Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

The concert featured South Cheshire Orchestra conducted by Richard Moulton-Mallison, who introduced each music score.

July 4, 2019
Nantwich Town prepare for pre-season clash with League Two neighbours Crewe

Nantwich Town prepare for pre-season clash with League Two neighbours Crewe

Nantwich Town players were put through their paces as they kick off their pre-season campaign this weekend against neighbours Crewe Alexandra

The Dabbers will welcome Crewe for the friendly at the Weaver Stadium and will be playing for the Barry Daly Memorial Trophy.

July 3, 2019
Cheshire East Council blunder led to £20,000 of incorrect parking penalty notices

Cheshire East Council blunder led to £20,000 of incorrect parking penalty notices

A blunder by Cheshire East Council means almost £20,000 of incorrect parking fines will need to be reimbursed.

The council has today apologised, admitting the error happened when 675 penalty charge notices were issued for drivers using some free car parks.

July 3, 2019
Nantwich driver Rob Smith unhurt in dramatic Oulton Park smash

Nantwich driver Rob Smith unhurt in dramatic Oulton Park smash

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith survived a dramatic crash in his home British Touring Car Championship outing at Cheshire circuit Oulton Park.

July 2, 2019
Rising Sun Nurseries donates £4,000 to local RSPCA branch

Rising Sun Nurseries donates £4,000 to local RSPCA branch

Rising Sun Nurseries in Wistaston has donated £4,000 to RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch.

The money will help launch the charity’s fundraising drive for a much-needed cat isolation unit.

July 2, 2019
Readers’ Letters: “Why don’t horse owners clean up their mess?”

Readers’ Letters: “Why don’t horse owners clean up their mess?”

Cheshire East Council has spent a great deal of money publicising the fact that for owners not to clean up after your dog has emptied its bowels is illegal.

July 2, 2019
South Cheshire couple jailed for Class A drug dealing

South Cheshire couple jailed for Class A drug dealing

A South Cheshire couple have both been jailed for three years after they admitted dealing class A drugs in Crewe.

Stephen Brian Jones, 36, and Donna Peacock, 31, of Fanshawe Walk, Crewe, (pictured) both pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine and heroin) and one count of possessing criminal property.

July 2, 2019
Adam and his wife, Clare

Second man charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

A second man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt, police have confirmed.

The manslaughter charge was added to the indictment against Nicolas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem at Liverpool Crown Court.

July 2, 2019
Carole King Songbook heads for Crewe Lyceum

Carole King Songbook heads for Crewe Lyceum

The Carole King Songbook is embarking on a UK-wide tour this summer – and arrives at Crewe Lyceum Theatre on July 25.

Described as “a musical revue that will delight Carole King fans and surely make new ones,” The Carole King Songbook puts a spotlight on the songwriting genius of Carole King.

July 2, 2019
£400,000 for Cheshire Police to tackle violence among young

£400,000 for Cheshire Police to tackle violence among young

Cheshire has been given more than £400,000 to spend on a major project to tackle causes of violent crime among children and young people.

The project will involve a new outreach team to work with young people involved in drug dealing across Cheshire.

July 1, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich Scorpions net new kit thanks to donation

Crewe and Nantwich Scorpions net new kit thanks to donation

Crewe & Nantwich Scorpions Ladies Netball team have secured funding for new kit to play in the South Cheshire Championship League.

The team has been awarded a kit donation by Cheshire Freemasons after a plea by player Katie Richmond.

July 1, 2019
Wrenbury Classic and Vintage transport rally to be held in July

Wrenbury Classic and Vintage transport rally to be held in July

The Wrenbury Classic and Vintage transport rally will be held at the Cotton Arms pub in the village on July 7.

The annual event is hugely popular and is free to attend.

July 1, 2019