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Crewe & Nantwich Ladies hammer Preston Grasshoppers 59-7

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies hammer Preston Grasshoppers 59-7

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies took another stride forward in their quest to become league champions with a dominant performance against Preston Grasshoppers.

Preston nearly caused an upset in an otherwise perfect season for Crewe in the drawn away fixture in October.

January 9, 2019
Busy Nantwich route to close – on same day London Road “should” reopen

Busy Nantwich route to close – on same day London Road “should” reopen

Nantwich drivers will be hoping the current works causing the closure of London Road do not overrun.

On the same day London Road is due to re-open – another busy Nantwich route, Wellington Road, will be closing!

January 9, 2019
Almost 300 respond to Cheshire East Council car parking fee rise proposals

Almost 300 respond to Cheshire East Council car parking fee rise proposals

Almost 300 responses were made to Cheshire East Council’s public consultation over plans to increase car parking charges in the borough.

Under the plans, hourly parking rates could be increased by 10p on council-owned car parks, and residential parking permits will also go up.

January 9, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts start year with fine win over Camp Hill

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts start year with fine win over Camp Hill

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts began the New Year in fine style with a powerful away victory at Camp Hill.

Their 28-37 win was the six consecutive league victory and moves John Farr’s men up to fifth place in the league, just one place below Camp Hill.

January 8, 2019
Leighton Hospital ‘coped’ in early winter months, directors told

Leighton Hospital ‘coped’ in early winter months, directors told

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital’s A&E department has coped with the early winter months better in 2018-19 than last year.

Figures presented to the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust board show 88% of patients were dealt with within the target four hours in November 2018.

January 8, 2019
Nantwich Mayor joins campaign over fracking planning loophole

Nantwich Mayor joins campaign over fracking planning loophole

Nantwich Mayor and town councillor David Marren has joined 800 others across the UK to fight a Government bid to make easier planning regulations for fracking companies.

Under the proposals, fracking firms wishing to carry out exploratory drilling in areas of Cheshire will not have to obtain planning permission from local authorities.

January 8, 2019

Reaseheath College Live Lambing Weekends

Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March The whole family can enjoy this unique springtime experience. Children will always remember seeing lambs being born! There will be lots of fun children’s activities taking place on both weekends including farm competitions and colouring. The Reaseheath Zoo will also be open and the ticket price includes entrance to both[Read More…]

January 7, 2019
Two shotguns stolen during burglary near Nantwich

Two shotguns stolen during burglary near Nantwich

Two shotguns have been stolen during a burglary at a house near Nantwich, police said.

The burglary happened at a house in the village of Norbury between 6.20pm on Friday January 4 and 1am on Saturday January 5.

January 7, 2019
Crewe Audi staff celebrate accreditation ‘treble’ for business

Crewe Audi staff celebrate accreditation ‘treble’ for business

Crewe Audi staff have come top of the class after celebrating an Audi Accreditation treble.

The family-owned firm achieved the feat in two very different areas of the business – used car sales and parts advisors.

January 7, 2019
Nantwich Museum’s popular tours return in January

Nantwich Museum’s popular tours return in January

Nantwich Museum’s popular tours programme continues with three tours scheduled for January 2019.

A ‘Town Tour’ will run from 11am on Saturday 12 January.

January 7, 2019
Nantwich events raise money for blood cancer charity Bloodwise

Nantwich events raise money for blood cancer charity Bloodwise

By Jonathan White
The South Cheshire branch of blood cancer charity ‘Bloodwise’ has raised money for the charity at three events in Nantwich.

A coffee morning on December 15 was held at Nantwich Parish Rooms and raised £117.65.

January 7, 2019
Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

The top three teams all won in the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division matches.

Square One beat an energetic Willaston White Star 5-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Mike Blundell and goals from Danny Dodd and new signing Dan Croft.

January 6, 2019
South Cheshire firms shortlisted in North West Small Business Awards 2019

South Cheshire firms shortlisted in North West Small Business Awards 2019

A number of successful companies in South Cheshire have made it to the finals of the North West FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2019.

Alextra Accountants of Crewe, Global Air Training of Tattenhall, and Maid2Clean Franchise in Crewe are among those to be shortlisted.

January 6, 2019