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Crewe Armed Forces Day – IN PICTURES

Crewe Armed Forces Day – IN PICTURES

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has called for better deals for Armed Forces personnel and their families at the annual Crewe Armed Forces Day yesterday (June 30).

She was among many hundreds who turned out for the annual event to pay tribute to men and women who currently serve or used to serve with any of the forces.

July 1, 2019
Shavington councillor and residents to fight road changes for new housing

Shavington councillor and residents to fight road changes for new housing

A councillor and villagers in Shavington are fighting plans to change the road outside their homes, writes Jonathan White.

A Magenta Housing 45-dwelling housing development site is due to be built on land at the rear of The Elephant pub in the village.

June 30, 2019
Nantwich Library: What’s On throughout July

Nantwich Library: What’s On throughout July

Nantwich Library is as busy as ever in July, and here is what’s on offer for residents young and old.

June 30, 2019
Pride in the Park held at Queens Park in Crewe

Pride in the Park held at Queens Park in Crewe

Young and old enjoyed the free ‘Pride in the Park’ event at Queens Park in Crewe yesterday (June 29).

The event was held with the aim of bringing communities together, supporting diversity and celebrating all aspects of the LGBT+ community.

June 30, 2019
Hot work for hundreds at World Worm Charming Championships

Hot work for hundreds at World Worm Charming Championships

By Jonathan White
Hundreds took part in this year’s World Worm Charming Championship in Willaston as it wiggled its way to four decades of success.

The 40th World Worm Charming Championships took place in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy yesterday (June 29).

June 30, 2019
Cheshire East is tops for tying the knot

Cheshire East is tops for tying the knot

Cheshire’s East marriage service has been voted ‘best in the north west’ for the second year running.

The registration service wowed judges at the North West Wedding Awards held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, hosted by County Brides Magazine.

June 29, 2019
Traffic lights work on busy A530 Wistaston junction

Traffic lights work on busy A530 Wistaston junction

By Jonathan White
Traffic lights will finally be installed at the A530 Middlewich Road-Wistaston Green Road junction in Wistaston in the next few weeks.

Work is due to be completed during July 2019.

June 28, 2019
Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath heads for Nantwich

Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath heads for Nantwich

Former Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath will be visiting Nantwich as a guest at a special sportsman’s dinner event.

The fast-bowler, so often the scourge of England batsmen, will be at Nantwich Civic Hall for the “Evening with Glenn McGrath” night on Thursday August 29.

June 28, 2019
World renowned artist and film-maker completes dementia home project in South Cheshire

World renowned artist and film-maker completes dementia home project in South Cheshire

London artist and filmmaker Suki Chan has completed a month-long residency at a South Cheshire dementia care village to help put together her latest art project.

Suki, whose work has been showcased worldwide from China to USA, spent the last month at Belong Crewe.

June 28, 2019
Nantwich Library to launch 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Library to launch 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Library will be launching its 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge which begins on Saturday July 6.

The theme this year is ‘Space Chase’ – an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landings.

June 28, 2019
Willaston play park closed after assault and rising anti-social behaviour

Willaston play park closed after assault and rising anti-social behaviour

A play park in Willaston is being closed in the evenings amid rising anti-social behaviour on the site.

Police and councillors took the decision after an elderly resident in the village was assaulted on the park.

June 27, 2019
Arsonists torch former youth club building in Crewe

Arsonists torch former youth club building in Crewe

Arsonists set fire to a former youth club building in Crewe.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the building on Mirion Street was deliberately set on fire.

June 27, 2019
Two men charged after cannabis farm found in Wistaston

Two men charged after cannabis farm found in Wistaston

Two men have been charged after a large number of cannabis plants were found at an address in Wistaston.

Besnik Gjashi and Ilirjan Hasani, both of no fixed address, were arrested after police officers executed a warrant on Valley Road, Wistaston, at around 3.20am yesterday (Wednesday June 26).

June 27, 2019