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Road closure causing traffic chaos across Nantwich

Road closure causing traffic chaos across Nantwich

The closure of a busy road in and out of Nantwich which is causing traffic chaos at peak times, is set to remain closed until Friday.

Wellington Road, by Station View, has been closed to all traffic and pedestrians since the weekend.

November 21, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust gearing up for tree planting season

Cheshire Wildlife Trust gearing up for tree planting season

The Nature Recovery team at Cheshire Wildlife Trust are to embark on a tree planting season – and are appealing for local landowners to help.

The Trust has ambitious targets to create 2000 hectares of new woodland across Cheshire by 2030 in line with its 30 by 30 aims and objectives.

November 20, 2023
Nantwich friends to hold fundraiser for young leukaemia sufferer

Nantwich friends to hold fundraiser for young leukaemia sufferer

Three Nantwich friends are teaming up to stage a fundraiser to help a young four-year-old battling leukaemia.

Olivia Butler (pictured), who lives on Wychwood Village, was diagnosed with leukaemia in June this year and is currently undergoing two years of treatment.

November 20, 2023
Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Organisers of the Battle of Nantwich Holly Holy Day event are calling for volunteers to come forward and help.

The event, held every January, is arguably one of the biggest single-day events held by the town.

November 20, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Douglas 39-18

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Douglas 39-18

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earned a fine second home in successive weekends with a comfortable victory over the Isle of Man side, Douglas.

The game started off well for Crewe, immediately showing dominance up front creating a nice platform to play off.

November 20, 2023
CEC hold safeguarding review after death of Slovakian man

CEC hold safeguarding review after death of Slovakian man

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is planning a register of multi-language speakers after a vulnerable non-English speaking man who hadn’t eaten for two weeks was found dead at his home.

The 64-year-old Slovakian man, referred to as Anton, had died of pneumonia.

November 20, 2023
“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an uproarious Christmas family production of “Rules for Living” by Sam Holcroft.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this comedy will have you laughing, nodding in recognition, and reflecting on your own family’s quirks.

November 20, 2023
ROUND-UP: Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league results

ROUND-UP: Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league results

The game between The Lions and Sandbach Town was switched to Wheelock in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The game seemed to be heading for a goalless draw, but late strikes from Jack Beaumont (2) and Fraser Swale gave Sandbach Town a 0-3 victory.

November 19, 2023
Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “Proms Acton” fund-raising concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion.

The concert took place in front of a sold-out audience on November 12.

November 19, 2023
Nantwich Town beat neighbours Chester in FA Trophy penalty drama

Nantwich Town beat neighbours Chester in FA Trophy penalty drama

Nantwich Town made it through to the Third Round of the FA Trophy after beating Cheshire neighbours Chester in another penalty shoot out win.

The teams could not break the stalemate in 90 minutes with the game finishing 0-0 at the Swansway Stadium.

November 19, 2023
Residents on contaminated estate could seek judicial review

Residents on contaminated estate could seek judicial review

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents whose new homes are unsaleable because of developer and council failures over contaminated land issues, could seek a judicial review if Cheshire East grants planning permission for the scheme.

The recently built 263-home Coppenhall Place, on the site of the former Crewe Works off West Street, was granted planning permission in 2018.

November 18, 2023
Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

The festive Magical Woodland experience is all set to be opened at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

The ‘Magical Woodland’ is the region’s biggest and best Christmas Light Trail

November 18, 2023
Swansway Motors technician scoops Top Technician award

Swansway Motors technician scoops Top Technician award

A Swansway Motor Group technician has scooped a national award.

George Bettley, Master Technician at Crewe SEAT, has won the Aftermarket Magazine Top Technician award.

November 18, 2023