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Crewe & Nantwich earn revenge win over second placed Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich earn revenge win over second placed Bowdon

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts earned a well deserved 20-10 victory over promotion-chasing Bowdon, exacting revenge for defeat earlier in the season.

Bowdon won their home clash with Crewe 29-21 and the re-match produced an entertaining, feisty contest.

February 20, 2024
Nantwich Civic Hall announces 2024 live music line-up

Nantwich Civic Hall announces 2024 live music line-up

The full programme of 2024 live music events at Nantwich Civic Hall has been unveiled.

And it all kicks off with leading British Slide guitarist and singer Troy Redfern this Saturday February 24.

February 20, 2024
Nantwich pub celebrates 360 years and Good Beer Guide entry

Nantwich pub celebrates 360 years and Good Beer Guide entry

A Nantwich pub is celebrating another entry in the Campaign for Real Ale Good Beer Guide as it marks its 360th anniversary.

The Black Lion on Welsh Row has featured 14 times in CAMRA’s guide to the country’s finest pubs and notches up its place again during a special milestone year.

February 19, 2024
Lens, camera, action for Crewe Photographic Society

Lens, camera, action for Crewe Photographic Society

By Jonathan White
Crewe Photographic Society are back in action for 2024 with a full programme of talks and competitions.

January began with a presentation from talented photographer Justin Garner explaining the mysteries of High Dynamic Range Photography.

February 19, 2024
Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has launched a series of masterclasses designed to help new businesses get off the ground and support others in their growth.

The Business Masterclasses, at Wychwood Park Hotel near Crewe, are free to all local businesses looking to develop skills and become more successful in 2024 and beyond.

February 19, 2024
Waterlogged pitches impact Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Waterlogged pitches impact Crewe Regional Sunday matches

Heavy rainfall caused more frustrating postponements in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Among the matches which survived, Cooper Buckley had a convincing win against AFC Dishers in the Premier League, winning 8-1.

February 19, 2024
New “end of life” £100,000 appeal launched at Leighton Hospital

New “end of life” £100,000 appeal launched at Leighton Hospital

A new appeal to raise £100,000 has been launched by Leighton Hospital’s Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

The charity wants to raise funds to provide additional comforts and create better environments for patients coming to the end of their lives and for their loved ones.

February 19, 2024
Anthony Joshua looks to make statement against Francis Ngannou

Anthony Joshua looks to make statement against Francis Ngannou

All eyes will be on the Kingdom Arena come March 8 as Saudi Arabia plays host to the latest heavyweight boxing clash.

This time, it’s Anthony Joshua’s turn to touch gloves with MMA star Francis Ngannou, as the Brit looks to do what Tyson Fury couldn’t.

February 19, 2024
Paul Carden

Nantwich Town beaten 3-1 away at Bootle

Nantwich Town were beaten by a Michael Burkey hat-trick which helped Bootle come from behind to beat the Dabbers.

Nantwich started without recent signings Jacob Hamman and Cesaire Lingouba, both injured.

February 18, 2024
Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

A Nantwich karate instructor is combining her passion for martial arts with running her own self-defence business.

Now Clare Challinor is planning to offer classes to students at Staffordshire University, where she is taking a Masters in Entrepreneurship.

February 18, 2024
Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

By Jonathan White
An annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium has helped raise funds for the club.

Dozens of people took part in the event organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for Nantwich Town Football Club.

February 18, 2024
Cheshire East battling to claw back £8.6 million HS2 money from Govt

Cheshire East battling to claw back £8.6 million HS2 money from Govt

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is still trying to claw back the money it spent on HS2 after the government scrapped the northern leg of the scheme last year.

The council spent £11m preparing for HS2 coming to Crewe and £8.6m of that will now have to be written off if the government doesn’t cough up.

February 17, 2024
interest rates - pic on creative commons free licence

FEATURE: Central Bank policies and interest rates

Central banks play a crucial role in shaping a country’s economy. Among their many responsibilities, one of the most significant is setting interest rates.

In this article, we will explain to you the complicated relationship between central bank policies and interest rates.

February 16, 2024