Other News

Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace a driver who hit a pedestrian and drove off on London Road in Nantwich.

The 61-year-old victim is receiving treatment at Royal Stoke Hospital for a number of serious injuries.

September 11, 2023
PE teacher playing for Nantwich Town sponsored by charity boss

PE teacher playing for Nantwich Town sponsored by charity boss

A PE teacher playing for Nantwich Town Ladies has netted high profile support as she steps into a new role as captain of the side.

Becky Davies, who teaches at Ruskin Community High School in Crewe, has received sponsorship from Motherwell Cheshire founder Kate Blakemore.

September 11, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League round up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round up

AFC Dishers continued their excellent start to the season in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 2-5 win against NHB.

The teams were level at 2-2 at half time, but the visitors had the better of the second half.

September 10, 2023
Thousands tackle popular Tough Mudder course at Cholmondeley

Thousands tackle popular Tough Mudder course at Cholmondeley

Up to 10,000 participants pushed themselves to the limit when the Tough Mudder event returned to Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich yesterday (Sept 9).

Enthusiasts gathered at the majestic castle for an unforgettable experience which was sold out and included celebrity participants such as ITV’s Ben Shephard.

September 10, 2023
Ajay Leitch-Smith

Nantwich Town progress in FA Trophy with victory over Liversedge

Nantwich Town eased comfortably into the FA Trophy second qualifying round with a 3-0 victory away at Liversedge.

The Dabbers got off to fine start with an early 11th minute lead from former Crewe Alexandra striker AJ Leitch-Smith.

September 10, 2023
REVIEW: “The Weir” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Weir” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Conor McPherson’s The Weir is Nantwich Players latest production.

Directed by Gail Cornell this play confronts themes of loneliness and friendship.

September 9, 2023
Stigma around suicide “massive problem”, expert tell CEC councillors

Stigma around suicide “massive problem”, expert tell CEC councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Suicide must be de-stigmatised and there should be more awareness if more deaths are to be prevented, an NHS expert told Cheshire East councillors.

Consultant nurse Mike Caulfield, who co-chairs the Cheshire and Wirral Suicide Prevention and Intervention Group, was informing the council’s scrutiny committee about the partnership’s suicide prevention strategy.

September 9, 2023
Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police are probing an apparent hit and run incident which has left a man with serious head injuries.

The incident happened last night on London Road in Nantwich, close to the junction with Jackson Avenue.

September 9, 2023
Brine Leas School to stage Open Evening

Brine Leas School to stage Open Evening

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is to stage an Open Evening on September 13 for those interested in Year 12 admissions for 2024.

September 8, 2023
Shocking image shows piles of rubbish at Nantwich supermarket

Shocking image shows piles of rubbish at Nantwich supermarket

This shocking picture shows the amount of rubbish dumped by members of the public on a Nantwich supermarket car park.

The image was taken by a reader who was stunned at the mounds of garbage next to the Sainsbury’s supermarket recycling area.

September 8, 2023
Cheshire Police Community Action Fund opens for £5,000 bids

Cheshire Police Community Action Fund opens for £5,000 bids

South Cheshire community groups can now apply for £5,000 grants from the police’s Community Action Fund.

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has reopened the fund and the deadline for new applications is Thursday 30 November.

September 8, 2023
Broomhall residents embrace full fibre connectivity

Broomhall residents embrace full fibre connectivity

Residents in Broomhall near Nantwich are benefiting from improved digital connectivity following the rollout of gigabit broadband services in the area.

It was delivered as part of a community fibre partnership funded by the government’s Gigabit broadband voucher scheme and the Connecting Cheshire top-up voucher scheme.

September 8, 2023
Seahorse Swimming Club hosts gala in South Cheshire

Seahorse Swimming Club hosts gala in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Seahorse Swimming Club for people with disabilities hosted the North West Halliwick Gala at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre.

Seahorse swimmers competed against their rivals from Sailfin (Sale) and Aquadis (Ellesmere Port).

September 7, 2023