Nantwich News

Cheshire East Conservatives challenge parking charges decision

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Tories are challenging the decision to introduce parking charges in free towns and hike up prices in others saying flawed data was used and relevant information wasn’t considered.

Former council leader Rachel Bailey (Audlem, Con) has called-in last month’s highways committee decision to implement a new charging policy across Cheshire East and asked that it be referred to full council for further debate.

February 20, 2024 —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 —

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

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

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

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 —