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Police arrest one after temporary “stop and search” in Nantwich

Police arrested one person during their temporary “stop and search” powers in Nantwich – and have vowed to step up patrols in the town.

It comes after several reports that a gang of young males dressed all in black have been making threats to residents.

September 18, 2023
Schoolgirl, 10, helps Crewe care home resident read again

Schoolgirl, 10, helps Crewe care home resident read again

An elderly care home resident in South Cheshire has learned to read again – with help from a big-hearted primary school pupil!

Violet, 79, was determined to show age is no barrier to achieve her dream of learning to read again.

September 18, 2023
Nantwich travel agent sells 45 branches of company to Hays Travel

Nantwich travel agent sells 45 branches of company to Hays Travel

A travel agent from Nantwich says all 300 jobs are safe after all but one of his 46 branches in the North West and North Wales were acquired by a tourism industry leader.

Don Bircham says he will continue to run the very first branch he set up in Mold with his wife Ruth back in 2000 after selling the rest to Hays Travel, the largest independent travel agency in the UK.

September 18, 2023
LETTER: Who is wasting our progress?

LETTER: Who is wasting our progress?

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East has (until now) offered simple, quality waste disposal.

Some councils require items to be separated across multiple boxes and the correct one to be carried to the roadside on a six-week rotating cycle.

September 18, 2023
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Nantwich Town to play Chester FC in next FA Cup qualifying round

Nantwich Town have been handed a tasty tie with Cheshire rivals Chester FC in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Dabbers, who shocked higher league Banbury United on Saturday, will travel to Chester’s Deva Stadium on Saturday September 30.

September 18, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday league round up

Crewe Regional Sunday league round up

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, Cooper Buckley remain unbeaten after winning 3-6 at NHB.

For Cooper Buckley, new signing Harry Griffiths netted four, with Nathan Dyer and Michael Rzepka also on target.

September 17, 2023
Police given extra stop and search powers in Nantwich after incidents

Police given extra stop and search powers in Nantwich after incidents

Police officers in Nantwich have been given more powers to stop and search anyone they suspect of carrying a weapon, it emerged today.

It follows a number of incidents over the past week of threats and criminal damage in the town, mainly involving youths.

September 17, 2023
Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup win over Banbury

Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup win over Banbury

Nantwich Town continued their excellent progress in the FA Cup by beating Banbury United, a team more than 40 places higher in the football pyramid.

The Dabbers triumphed 2-1 in the second qualifying round, edging them nearer to the first round proper.

September 17, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice fears shop closures due to volunteer shortage

St Luke’s Hospice fears shop closures due to volunteer shortage

A lack of volunteers is forcing St Luke’s Hospice to close some of its shops on busy days.

And there are fears that there will be more closures among its nine stores in the future.

September 17, 2023
Barnstorming event in Nantwich raises hundreds of pounds

Barnstorming event in Nantwich raises hundreds of pounds

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bag a Bargain in the Barn’ at Henhull Hall Farm on Welshmans Lane in Nantwich has helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity.

The event was hosted and organised by Philip and Joyce Percival with the help and support from their family, friends and local charities.

September 17, 2023
New Nantwich skate park suffers anti-social behaviour

New Nantwich skate park suffers anti-social behaviour

Police say they are aware of anti-social behaviour already affecting the newly opened skate park on the Barony in Nantwich.

Councillors and Crewe and Nantwich MP have voiced concerns about the problems just a few days after the park officially re-opened earlier this month.

September 17, 2023
Noisy vehicle device could be rolled out across Cheshire East

Noisy vehicle device could be rolled out across Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A noise-activated road-side device which triggered more than 500 warning letters to drivers in one part of Cheshire East could be rolled out across the borough in future.

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said the noise-activated camera in Wilmslow was triggered 1,099 times by cars over the decibel limit.

September 17, 2023
FEATURE: Best UK cities for education

FEATURE: Best UK cities for education

If you’re looking to move to a new city – whether you have school-age children or not – then the quality of the local education system might help you to make your decision.

Certain cities enjoy an abundance of excellent schools, as well as top-class universities.

September 15, 2023