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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
Acclaimed Helen Forrester play arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Acclaimed Helen Forrester play arrives at Crewe Lyceum

The acclaimed Helen Forrester play “By The Waters Of Liverpool” reaches the shores of Crewe Lyceum next week with a star-studded cast of nine.

It is running for eight weeks across the UK and plays in South Cheshire on Monday and Tuesday September 18-19.

September 15, 2023
Nantwich Town to stage “festival of football” for youngsters

Nantwich Town to stage “festival of football” for youngsters

Nantwich Town are to host a festival of football for young players on the first team’s new 3G pitch at the Swansway Stadium.

The event starts on Saturday 23rd September and will run every Saturday from 9am to midday.

September 15, 2023
Proms concert to take place at Acton Church

Proms concert to take place at Acton Church

A performance of ‘The Proms at Acton’ will take place in St Mary’s Church Acton on Remembrance Sunday November 12.

The concert will start at 6.30pm and include a medley of rousing music performed by the highly acclaimed Nantwich Concert Band.

September 15, 2023
Willaston children to lose free school transport in further CEC cuts

Willaston children to lose free school transport in further CEC cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children in Willaston are among 75 who could lose their free school transport because Cheshire East Council says there are available walking routes.

The move could save the cash-strapped authority an estimated £79,500 a year, as it looks to plug a massive £20 million funding gap.

September 15, 2023
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Police bosses pledge to target e-scooters “plague” in Nantwich

Police chiefs have pledged to target e-scooters “plaguing” the streets of Nantwich, town councillors were told.

Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said six e-scooters in the town had already been seized and issued a warning to parents not to buy the “illegal” machines for their kids.

September 15, 2023
Nantwich councillors agree to fund half day library opening

Nantwich councillors agree to fund half day library opening

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed to pay £22,000 to keep the town’s library open for an extra half day.

But a debate at last night’s town council meeting descended into a political row over the issue.

September 15, 2023
Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an alleged assault on a woman at Nantwich Lake.

The incident happened over a month ago on Thursday August 10.

September 14, 2023