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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC in narrow 29-21 defeat at Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC in narrow 29-21 defeat at Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a narrow 29-21 defeat away at Bowdon who continued their flying start to the season.

Crewe started the brighter of the two sides, with some scrum dominance winning a penalty for Logan Lynch to slot an easy three points.

November 8, 2023
Man injured after plunging from two-storey window in Nantwich

Man injured after plunging from two-storey window in Nantwich

A man was injured after plunging from a two-storey window of a flat in Nantwich.

The incident happened earlier today at a property on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich at around 8am.

November 7, 2023
Crewe councillor quits Cheshire East sparking by-election

Crewe councillor quits Cheshire East sparking by-election

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Crewe councillor has quit Cheshire East Council meaning the town faces the prospect of a by-election in the near future.

Anthony Critchley (Lab), who has represented Crewe Central on Cheshire East since 2019, resigned from the council last week.

November 7, 2023
Holly Fair at Wistaston church hailed popular success

Holly Fair at Wistaston church hailed popular success

By Jonathan White
The annual “Holly Fair” at Wells Green Methodist Church in Wistaston has been hailed a big success.

In the entrance hall there was a prize raffle, red, green and silver stall, and a tombola.

November 7, 2023
Audlem retailer wins Farmers Weekly national award

Audlem retailer wins Farmers Weekly national award

An Audlem retailer has scooped the Farmers Weekly Independent Retailer award for 2023.

Williams of Audlem has been open since 1862, and has stocked Farmers Weekly magazine since its first issue in 1934.

November 6, 2023
Marketing Cheshire appoints new managing director

Marketing Cheshire appoints new managing director

Marketing Cheshire has appointed a new managing director in communications specialist Cristian Marcucci.

Marcucci, currently assistant director for communications at Staffordshire County Council, will take up his role at the in January.

November 6, 2023
Latest round-up of Crewe Regional Sunday League games

Latest round-up of Crewe Regional Sunday League games

Sandbach Town and Cooper Buckley drew 2-2 in the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division matches.

The home side took an early lead through Tom Cotton, but were second best for much of the game as Cooper Buckley went into a 1-2 lead with goals from Blake Robinson and Harry Griffiths.

November 6, 2023
Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

By Jonathan White
The family of Barbara Warrington, one of Seahorse Swimming Club’s founder members, visited Crewe Lifestyle Centre to present a cheque to the club in her memory.

Barbara, who died in August, volunteered at Seahorse from 1956 until 2001, where she spent most of her time in the role of chief instructor.

November 6, 2023
Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

A man was arrested after windows at a Nantwich pub were smashed and people inside threatened, say police.

The incident happened at the Vine Inn on Hospital Street.

November 5, 2023
LETTER: Cheshire Police out of touch with residents

LETTER: Cheshire Police out of touch with residents

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are totally out of touch with the residents of Crewe.

Crewe residents want crime detected and criminals taken off the street.

November 5, 2023
LETTER: Crewe Alex – FA Cup twilight robbery

LETTER: Crewe Alex – FA Cup twilight robbery

The Alex were robbed. How can they have 6 minutes (plus 13%) added time on top of 45 minutes and then go an extra 1.07 minutes over the 6.

There were substitutes but that is the part of the game today so should be included as part of the match.

November 5, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

The annual Nantwich Christmas lights switch on will take place on November 17.

Nantwich Town Council has unveiled the details of the event which attracts thousands of people to the town centre.

November 5, 2023
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display, amid warnings future events could be in doubt due to a lack of volunteers.

The event last night (November 4) took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground/Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 5, 2023