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Betley thumped 2-6 in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Betley thumped 2-6 in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Betley were missing several key players for their home game against Cooper Buckley and went down 2-6 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League, Premier Division.

Keiron Duckers netted both goals for the home side, with the Cooper Buckley strikes coming from a Luke Gillan hat-trick, Pavel Abramovic, Jason McMullan and Caine Mellor.

February 5, 2024
Navigating Lipoma: Understanding treatments for lump-free tomorrow

Navigating Lipoma: Understanding treatments for lump-free tomorrow

Lipomas, those often benign and non-cancerous lumps under the skin, can be a source of discomfort and cosmetic concern for many.

While they’re typically harmless, their presence can cause anxiety and lead to a desire for removal.

February 4, 2024
Traffic chaos at Sainsbury’s Nantwich after water leak at roundabout

Traffic chaos at Sainsbury’s Nantwich after water leak at roundabout

Temporary traffic lights on one of the busiest roundabouts in Nantwich has sparked traffic chaos today.

Some drivers are reporting it’s taking almost two hours to exit Sainsbury’s supermarket on Middlewich Road as a result

February 4, 2024
Nantwich Town toppled at home by league leaders Leek

Nantwich Town toppled at home by league leaders Leek

By Liam Price
Leek Town maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the PitchingIn NPL West with a 3-1 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers were missing five key players – three through suspension and two through injury.

February 4, 2024
Nantwich residents to pay 4.99% increase in policing precept

Nantwich residents to pay 4.99% increase in policing precept

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire residents will have to pay 4.99% more in the police precept from April, adding an extra £12.50 to the annual bill for a band D property.

The £12.50 increase to the policing element of the Council Tax bill amounts to an extra £1.04 a month for a band D household.

February 4, 2024
Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

The devastated friend of a young student killed in a horror car smash has hit out at the Prison Service over its plans to move the man responsible to an open prison just a year into his sentence.

Charlotte Hope was killed when her car was hit head on by Ashley Kosciekowski, who was driving at up to 90mph in his BMW while on cannabis on the A53 near Shrewsbury.

February 3, 2024
A parent’s guide to concussions in children

A parent’s guide to concussions in children

As parents, it’s impossible to be able to keep your children under your supervision at all times, especially when they reach the age of attending school and socialising with their friends outside of the home.

February 3, 2024
Things to do on your evening commute

Things to do on your evening commute

The way we work has changed in recent years. Where once it was common to spend the whole week in the office, now we’re dividing our time between the workplace and home.

If you’re working to a hybrid model, it’s likely that you’re spending some of your week doing the commute after a busy day.

February 3, 2024
Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
The annual Universal Model Show is to take place on Sunday February 25 at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

This family friendly show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 3, 2024
Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner “sorry” for schoolgirl skirts comment

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner “sorry” for schoolgirl skirts comment

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
~Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” comment he made about schoolgirls wearing ‘very short skirts’ and said he is not a misogynist.

John Dwyer made the comment during a meeting of Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council back in November in a discussion about abuse and violence faced by women and young girls.

February 3, 2024
Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced highways chiefs have said “sorry” over the horrific state of a busy road in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

It comes after angry residents erected a sign on Station Road, warning drivers the road would “break their soul as well as their vehicle”.

February 2, 2024
Driver seriously injured in Nantwich bypass crash

Driver seriously injured in Nantwich bypass crash

A driver has been seriously injured in a crash which closed the busy A51 Nantwich bypass today.

The accident happened at around 2.15pm between Peacock and Sainsbury’s roundabouts.

February 2, 2024
Operation “Park Safe” to be rolled out across Cheshire

Operation “Park Safe” to be rolled out across Cheshire

A pilot project allowing Crewe and Nantwich residents to report obstructive and illegal parking has been deemed a success.

In January, police received 17 reports of parking problems online as part of “Operation Park Safe” in the Crewe and Nantwich area.

February 2, 2024