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Secure a stall at St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Fair

Secure a stall at St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Fair

Small businesses and craft stalls in South Cheshire are being urged to secure a place at the St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Fair.

Bookings are now open for the fair which will take place on Saturday November 18 at the Winsford Academy, between 10am and 2pm.

September 19, 2023
REVIEW: “By the Waters of Liverpool” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “By the Waters of Liverpool” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Adapted by Rob Fennah from Helen Forrester’s book, By The Waters of Liverpool is a wonderful historical drama showing at The Lyceum this week.

Europe is on the brink of war and we find that the Forresters, after losing everything in the Depression, have moved to Liverpool to rebuild their lives.

September 19, 2023
Shops and businesses awarded at Nantwich Food Festival

Shops and businesses awarded at Nantwich Food Festival

Shops and stalls that went the extra mile during Nantwich Food festival have been rewarded.

Many town centre businesses entered the ‘Best Window Display’ competition during the three-day event earlier this month.

September 19, 2023
Innovative features and add-ons: How to elevate your gazebo experience

Innovative features and add-ons: How to elevate your gazebo experience

The traditional gazebo, a staple of gardens and outdoor events, has undergone significant transformation in recent years.

With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, manufacturers have not shied away from infusing gazebos with innovative features.

September 18, 2023
Two Boughey colleagues mark 40 years of service

Two Boughey colleagues mark 40 years of service

A presentation has taken place at Boughey Distribution in Nantwich to honour two colleagues who have collectively served for 89 years.

Graham Harvey and Brian Glover were awarded loyal service badges for serving for 46 years and 43 years respectively.

September 18, 2023
England rugby star Anthony Watson brings campaign to Nantwich

England rugby star Anthony Watson brings campaign to Nantwich

England rugby star Anthony Watson dropped in on Crewe and Nantwich RUFC as part of the “Duty of Care” campaign.

Watson, ruled out of the current World Cup due to injury, visited the Vagrants in Willaston for a session on the importance of supporting coaches to deliver the best sporting environments.

September 18, 2023
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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