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Crewe & Nantwich earn 22-19 victory at home to Burnage

Crewe & Nantwich earn 22-19 victory at home to Burnage

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a hard-fought 22-19 victory over Burnage at the Vagrants.

With Burnage fifth in the league, one place behind Crewe, the hosts were expecting another tight physical contest.

January 30, 2024
Planners back retail and employment phase of Stapeley development

Planners back retail and employment phase of Stapeley development

Planners are recommending councillors approve an application for the retail and employment phase of the Maylands Park development at Stapeley in Nantwich, writes Belinda Ryan.

Outline approval for the whole controversial scheme – which includes residential and employment use – was granted on appeal by the Secretary of State in July 2020.

January 29, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band are planning a concert at the town’s cricket club in March.

The show, called “Back to the 80s”, will take place on Sunday March 3 at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane.

January 29, 2024
Nantwich Town Women dominate game for away league victory

Nantwich Town Women dominate game for away league victory

Nantwich Town Women beat Congleton Town Ladies 1-0 in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

Keane Harrison notched the winning goal for the Dabbers at Congleton High School yesterday (January 28).

January 29, 2024
The Lions quit Crewe Regional Sunday league

The Lions quit Crewe Regional Sunday league

Another team has had to quit the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

The Lions decided to call it a day, which leaves just nine teams competing in the Premier Division.

January 29, 2024
PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed another spectacular Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment.

The event took place in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island yesterday (Saturday January 27).

January 28, 2024
Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton

Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton


St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton staged several events during the annual ‘Holly Holy Day’ on Saturday.

The events took place on the same day as The Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich re-enactment in Nantwich

January 28, 2024
Cheshire Police issue first GPS tag on stalking offender

Cheshire Police issue first GPS tag on stalking offender

Cheshire Police have issued the county’s first GPS tag on a stalking offender after securing a five-year protection order.

The Constabulary’s Harm Reduction Unit (HRU) secured the stalking protection order (SPO) with the stipulation that the offender has to wear the tag.

January 28, 2024
Bentley Motors named “UK Top Employer” by institute

Bentley Motors named “UK Top Employer” by institute

Bentley Motors has achieved recognition as a UK Top Employer by the internationally-acclaimed Top Employers Institute.

The Crewe-based firm is the sole UK car manufacturer to be included in the list and marks the 13th consecutive year Bentley has been included.

January 28, 2024
Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Amateur thespians across South Cheshire have been nominated for 10 major awards as they prepare to raise the curtain on their latest production, Red Riding Hood.

They are set to take to the stage in the 45th Shavington Village pantomime, backed by local employer Mornflake, in Crewe.

January 28, 2024
Cheshire East to consult on Sunday and evening parking charges

Cheshire East to consult on Sunday and evening parking charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to consult the public on introducing Sunday and evening parking charges along with cashless machines after the move was backed by councillors.

The decision to hold a further public consultation was taken immediately after the highways and transport committee agreed to introduce parking charges in the currently ‘free’ towns and villages and hike up fees in those which already pay.

January 28, 2024
Blending design and technology: Next-Gen tools for creatives

Blending design and technology: Next-Gen tools for creatives

The intersection of design and technology is revolutionising the way we perceive and interact with the world around us.

Your creative process, once bound by the limitations of traditional tools, is now liberated through innovative technological advancements.

January 27, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024