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Confusion over £750,000 Sect 106 money for Nantwich town centre

Nantwich councillors are still not clear what they can spend £750,000 of Section 106 money on in the town – two and half years after receiving the funds.

The money comes from the planning conditions imposed on developers building the Kingsbourne housing development.

March 18, 2024
PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

By Jonathan White
More than 1,200 runners took part in the third annual ‘Nantwich 10k’ road race yesterday (March 17).

The event, organised by RunThrough, took part in a loop on closed roads starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

March 18, 2024
Round-up: Crewe Regional Sunday league latest

Round-up: Crewe Regional Sunday league latest

George & Dragon moved to the top of the table in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after a 6-0 win against Faddiley.

Their goals came from a Jordan Johnson hat-trick, two from Matt Birchall and one from Steve Hughes.

March 18, 2024
Pear Tree primary school in Nantwich celebrates 21st birthday

Pear Tree primary school in Nantwich celebrates 21st birthday

A primary school in Nantwich celebrated its 21st birthday with a special party attended by Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley first opened its doors in September 2003.

March 18, 2024
Sponsors needed for Easter kids football tournament at Nantwich Town

Sponsors needed for Easter kids football tournament at Nantwich Town

By Jonathan White
Organisers of Nantwich Town’s “Easter Cup” kids football tournament are appealing for potential sponsors to come forward.

The tournament takes place on Good Friday March 29 and Easter Saturday March 30 on the club’s new FIFA grade 3G pitch at the Swansway Stadium.

March 17, 2024
Three horses that could be stars of the 2024 flat season

Three horses that could be stars of the 2024 flat season

The new Flat season is just around the corner in horse racing, which means there is so much to look forward to in the sport, particularly in the North West, with Chester’s May Meeting and the Sprint Cup at Haydock.

Here is a look at some horses who may be the stars of the Flat season in the UK.

March 16, 2024
Plans submitted for new dog park on outskirts of Crewe

Plans submitted for new dog park on outskirts of Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted to use a field on the outskirts of Crewe as a dog park.

Paws n Play Ltd has applied for permission to use the field on land adjacent to the Leather Suite Warehouse on Middlewich Road at Minshull Vernon as an exercise area for up to eight dogs.

March 16, 2024
Cheshire Police use facial technology to track retail offenders

Cheshire Police use facial technology to track retail offenders

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police are using facial recognition technology to track down offenders who threaten shopworkers and target retail stores in the county.

Police commissioner John Dwyer said the technology was being used to safeguard retailers against reported crimes.

March 16, 2024
Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock ‘n roll author Suzan Holder will be appearing in Nantwich to help launch this year’s Jazz Festival.

TV presenter Suzan, wife of Slade star Noddy, has written two romantic comedies with a musical theme, one featuring a Beatles fan and the other involving a mystery about Elvis Presley.

March 16, 2024
Nantwich campaigner is new Cheshire FA safeguarding champion

Nantwich campaigner is new Cheshire FA safeguarding champion

A former footballer from Nantwich who suffered sexual abuse as a player, has been appointed the new safeguarding champion at Cheshire FA.

Gary Cliffe, now a detective with Staffordshire Police, was one of the key contributors to the FA’s inquiry into child sex abuse in football between 1970 and 2005.

March 16, 2024
LETTER: Join Lymphoma Action at Regional Lymphoma Days

LETTER: Join Lymphoma Action at Regional Lymphoma Days

Dear Editor,
Lymphoma Action are hosting three Regional Lymphoma Days in May and June to provide information and support to people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Readers might be interested in this opportunity to hear from lymphoma experts and meet others with similar experiences of the condition.

March 16, 2024
Five tips for your Palma de Mallorca holidays

Five tips for your Palma de Mallorca holidays

Palma de Mallorca, the sun-kissed capital of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is a destination that dazzles.

With crystalline waters lapping against pristine beaches, a rich historical heart, and an infectious energy, Palma begs to be explored.

March 15, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio are to stage their next production this April, called “The White Bike” by Tamara von Werthern.

Millions of people cycle to work every day. And every week, some of them don’t make it home.

March 15, 2024