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Dabbers Manager Paul Carden on the touchline

Nantwich Town lose opening league game at Bootle

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town opened up their 2024/25 league campaign with a 2-0 defeat away at Bootle.

Now the Dabbers will hope their opening home game tomorrow night (August 13) will notch their first victory of the new Northern Premier League West season.

August 12, 2024
Controversial car wash bid in Nantwich refused by planners

Controversial car wash bid in Nantwich refused by planners

Plans for a new car wash on land close to Nantwich Town’s ground and neighbouring properties have been refused by Cheshire East planners.

The proposals sparked concerns among resident, with 34 lodging official objections to the proposal earmarked for land which is used as an overspill car park on match days.

August 12, 2024
Three more arrests made over massive Crewe blaze

Three more arrests made over massive Crewe blaze

Police have arrested three more people on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge blaze in a disused building in Crewe.

Some families are still unable to return home in the Catherine Street area of Crewe because of the size and severity of the fire on Friday.

August 12, 2024
Why businesses still send faxes in 2024?

Why businesses still send faxes in 2024?

Despite common misconceptions, fax machines are still widely used today.

Even with the rise of online file sharing and electronic signatures (e-signing), this 160-year-old technology remains relevant.

August 11, 2024
Fire crews leave as clean-up after huge Crewe blaze continues

Fire crews leave as clean-up after huge Crewe blaze continues

Fire crews finally left the scene of the massive blaze which ripped through a disused printers building in Crewe on Friday.

Firefighters spent more than 48 hours at the scene ensuring the blaze on Catherine Street was fully extinguished.

August 11, 2024
Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

A Nantwich farmer has spoken of his heartbreak after “loose” dogs savaged 18 of his calves in their pen.

Phil Latham made the horrific discovery on Friday night (August 9) at his farm in Chorley.

August 11, 2024
Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge fire which ripped through a building in Crewe.

The massive blaze has destroyed the former Printers building on Catherine Street, off Nantwich Road.

August 10, 2024
Fire crews across South  Cheshire tackle large blaze in Crewe

Fire crews across South Cheshire tackle large blaze in Crewe

Firefighters across South Cheshire are battling a massive blaze in a building in Crewe this afternoon.

These images taken from the Middlewich Road area of Nantwich show huge plumes of smoke across the sky.

August 9, 2024
Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Children’s Model Boat Race and Duck Race will take place on Saturday September 7.

The event takes place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, behind the Wistaston sign on Church Lane.

August 9, 2024
LETTER: Re-instate Lollipop Lady at Vine Tree School

LETTER: Re-instate Lollipop Lady at Vine Tree School

Dear Editor,
A parent at Vine Tree Primary school on Danebank Avenue, in Crewe has contacted me after she received our by-election leaflet for Crewe West.

She says that when they first started at the school six years ago, there was a crossing attendant outside the school to help the parents/pupils cross safely.

August 9, 2024
Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

A man from Shavington has been charged with racially aggravated harassment following an incident in Nantwich, Cheshire Police said.

He is among four people who have been charged this week in relation to the national disorder and violence impacting all corners of the UK.

August 9, 2024
Millfields Primary Academy to celebrate 60th anniversary

Millfields Primary Academy to celebrate 60th anniversary

Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a year of transformation and festivities.

Formerly Millfields Primary School, the institution has converted to Millfields Primary Academy and joined the North West Academies Trust (NWAT).

August 9, 2024
Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

A runner from Nantwich has won a chance to experience personal coaching from Olympic hero Jess Learmonth.

Patrick Stiefel, 44, tried his luck entering a competition run by mineral water firm Aqua Pura.

August 9, 2024