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Nantwich CC beaten in Cheshire Cup semi-final by Hyde

Nantwich CC beaten in Cheshire Cup semi-final by Hyde

Nantwich Cricket Club first team’s hopes of silverware ended for the season when they were beaten in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Cup on Sunday.

Put into bat by Hyde at Whitehouse Lane, the Dabbers never got any sort of momentum and were bowled out for only 96 in 26 overs.

September 4, 2023
New Crewe Regional Sunday League season kicks off

New Crewe Regional Sunday League season kicks off

The new Crewe Regional Sunday Football League season has kicked off with newly promoted Faddiley smashing six passed Willaston White Star.

Faddiley ran out 6-0 winners with Jamie Baker netting a hat-trick and Dan Robinson scoring twice

September 3, 2023
Cheshire East schools NOT affected by danger of RAAC concrete

Cheshire East schools NOT affected by danger of RAAC concrete

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
No schools in Cheshire East are affected by the current RAAC concrete fears across the UK, officials have confirmed.

Cheshire East Council says it has carried out checks on its maintained schools and said there is no evidence they contain the concrete type which has led to fears of buildings suddenly collapsing.

September 3, 2023
Tens of thousands pack Nantwich for glorious Food Festival

Tens of thousands pack Nantwich for glorious Food Festival

The weather has been kind, organisers on top of their game, and wonderful volunteers out in full force – once again Nantwich Food Festival has delivered.

The first two days of the annual Nantwich Food Festival – believed to be one of the biggest free food festivals in the UK – have been a roaring success.

September 3, 2023
Nantwich Town held 1-1 by Shifnal in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town held 1-1 by Shifnal in FA Cup qualifier

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town and Shifnal Town will have to meet again on Tuesday after the sides drew 1-1 at The Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers started the brighter of the two sides.

September 3, 2023
New office plans for Alvaston at Nantwich refused by councillors

New office plans for Alvaston at Nantwich refused by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A new office development for Nantwich has been “slapped down” every time it comes forward despite no parish councils or residents ever objecting to it, a councillor said.

Willaston councillor Allen Gage (Con) was speaking just before Cheshire East’s southern planning committee again refused an application to build on land off the Alvaston Roundabout.

September 1, 2023
Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused an application for a replacement concrete processing plant which has already been built in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, next to the village railway station.

September 1, 2023
Nantwich Town seeks purrfect volunteer to be “Twichy” mascot!

Nantwich Town seeks purrfect volunteer to be “Twichy” mascot!

Nantwich Town are on the hunt for the purrfect volunteer to act as their furry friendly mascot, Twichy The Cat!

The club are a whisker away from being without their popular character this season.

September 1, 2023
FEATURE: Colon cancer: recognising signs and symptoms

FEATURE: Colon cancer: recognising signs and symptoms

Colorectal cancer stands as a prevalent global health concern, constituting the third most frequently diagnosed cancer across the world.

It encompasses about 10% of all reported cancer cases and holds the significant position of being the second most prominent contributor to cancer-related mortality on a global scale.

September 1, 2023
The Swan at Tarporley

Inaugural comedy night set for The Swan at Tarporley

The Swan in Tarporley is to host its first comedy night in its Tarporley Room on Saturday September 30.

It will feature a line-up of stand-up comedians from the renowned ‘Comedy In A Van’.

September 1, 2023
Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police have warned vehicle owners after a lorry stolen from a property in Aston was found abandoned on a Nantwich car park.

The white Isuzu lorry was stolen while completing a morning delivery at an address in Aston on Tuesday (August 29).

September 1, 2023
Pet and horse crematorium finally gets go ahead near Nantwich

Pet and horse crematorium finally gets go ahead near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a small pet and horse crematorium near Nantwich have been given the go-ahead by Cheshire East councillors.

Cheshire East’s southern planning committee had earlier this month deferred the application to use a rural outbuilding at Doddington Mill House, off Mill Lane in Doddington, for the cremations.

August 31, 2023
Sustainable Nantwich urges Food Festival goers to ditch plastic

Sustainable Nantwich urges Food Festival goers to ditch plastic

Award-winning campaign group Sustainable Nantwich is calling on Food Festival goers to say no to plastic this weekend.

Tens of thousands of people are set to descend on the town over the next three days for the popular annual event.

August 31, 2023