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Supermarket donates to Stapeley RSPCA after swan saved

Supermarket donates to Stapeley RSPCA after swan saved

A supermarket has donated money to Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre after the rescue of a swan that had been attacked and shot.

Mabel, rescued in Northwich, has been released back into the wild after an eight-week rehabilitation at the London Road clinic in Nantwich.

November 18, 2017
More Arriva bus driver strikes to hit Crewe and Nantwich passengers

More Arriva bus driver strikes to hit Crewe and Nantwich passengers

Bus users in Crewe and Nantwich face another NINE days of disruption in December as Arriva drivers and engineers increase their industrial action.

Unite and GMB unions have announced 24-hour strike action in December on the 4th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

November 18, 2017
Nantwich Jazz Fest founder Phillip Martin dies

Nantwich Jazz Fest founder Phillip Martin dies

The founder of the Nantwich Jazz Festival Phillip Martin has died suddenly.

Mr Martin, who was landlord of the Crown Hotel in Nantwich, created the Jazz, Blues and Music Festival in 1996.

November 16, 2017
Barnardo’s stores in Nantwich join appeal for winter woollies

Barnardo’s stores in Nantwich join appeal for winter woollies

Staff at Barnardo’s shops across Nantwich and Crewe are appealing for people to have a pre-Christmas sort-out – and donate unwanted winter woollies.

Stocks of winter clothes – such as jumpers and coats – are flying off the rails at the charity’s shops in Nantwich, Stapeley and Crewe, as the weather turns colder.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author Claire Bassi has been shortlisted in this year’s Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel in the Bridport Prize competition with her story ‘Sugar Bird’.

Claire, just one of three to be shortlisted, wins a cash prize plus a manuscript appraisal from The Literary Consultancy to help her shape and develop her novel.

November 14, 2017
Future of The Box live music venue in South Cheshire in doubt

Future of The Box live music venue in South Cheshire in doubt

The future of one of South Cheshire’s only live music venues remains in doubt today.

The Box, at the rear of The Royal Hotel in Crewe, could be demolished to make way for future development, according to regular users.

November 14, 2017
Car park charging review as Nantwich Pool users set to lose ticket refunds

Car park charging review as Nantwich Pool users set to lose ticket refunds

Council chiefs have promised an overhaul of the borough’s car park charging policy which currently sees Nantwich shoppers pay some of the highest fees.

The pledge emerged today when council chiefs unveiled Cheshire East’s pre-budget consultation report for 2018-21.

November 13, 2017
Nantwich and Crewe residents face another 4.99% Council Tax rise

Nantwich and Crewe residents face another 4.99% Council Tax rise

Householders across Nantwich and Crewe could face another 4.99% Council Tax rise in 2018-19 after Cheshire East Council unveiled its pre-Budget proposals today.

The authority is faced with finding £20 million of savings in the next financial year, while having to fund spiralling costs in adult social care and child care.

November 13, 2017
Thousands pay respects on Remembrance Sunday across South Cheshire

Thousands pay respects on Remembrance Sunday across South Cheshire

Thousands of people attended Remembrance Sunday parades or paused in silence wherever they were to honour those who gave their lives in battle.

Remembrance parades took place in Nantwich, Crewe, Wistaston and other villages around the region.

November 13, 2017
Nantwich tree specialist called in to aid hurricane-hit island

Nantwich tree specialist called in to aid hurricane-hit island

An arboriculture trainer from Nantwich has been helping in the recovery of the Caribbean island of Dominica after it was hit by devastating hurricanes.

Jono Finlow, who trains Reaseheath College students, is a trustee of DART International UK (Disaster Arborist Response Team).

November 11, 2017
Nantwich organisations boosted by Yorkshire Building Society fund-raising

Nantwich organisations boosted by Yorkshire Building Society fund-raising

Nantwich organisations and charities have been boosted by donations from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

The firm’s Nantwich members have helped to raise money which has benefited the Wingate Special Children’s Trust, Brine Leas School student Harrison Lunt (pictured) and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

November 11, 2017
Lorry smash involving 16 tonnes of aubergines sparks traffic chaos in Nantwich

Lorry smash involving 16 tonnes of aubergines sparks traffic chaos in Nantwich

A lorry collision which caused 16 tonnes of aubergines to spill across the A51 near Reaseheath sparked traffic chaos in Nantwich today.

Two HGVs collided on the A51 between Reaseheath and Henhull at around 2.30am, police said.

November 10, 2017
Santa’s on his way – with more Christmas dates than ever in Nantwich and Crewe

Santa’s on his way – with more Christmas dates than ever in Nantwich and Crewe

Santa’s hectic schedule visiting Nantwich and Crewe has been unveiled – giving more youngsters than ever a chance to meet Father Christmas.

Crewe & Nantwich District Round Table have released his busy tour around the towns in the run up to the big day.

November 10, 2017