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Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

The two-day closure of Waterlode in Nantwich is adding to the traffic delays and queues in the town.

Cheshire East highways have closed the road from the railway hotel roundabout to the junction of Shrewbridge Road.

January 21, 2025
New CEC plan to invest in football facilities for Nantwich

New CEC plan to invest in football facilities for Nantwich

A new plan to invest in grassroots football in Cheshire East could see a new 3G pitch and other facilities for Nantwich and other towns.

Cheshire East Council says it welcomes the publication of a plan that sets out a vision for transforming local community sports facilities.

January 21, 2025
Bentley Motors included in 2025 UK Top Employer list

Bentley Motors included in 2025 UK Top Employer list

Bentley Motors has been included in the 2025 UK Top Employer list.

It is the 14th consecutive year the Crewe-based luxury car maker has been named in the internationally-acclaimed list by The Top Employer Institute.

January 20, 2025
Nantwich Players gear up for two new productions

Nantwich Players gear up for two new productions

Nantwich Players are about to get the show on the road – with two new productions in the next two months.

First up is their performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”.

January 20, 2025
Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers mixed community choir are welcoming new members as they begin a new term of performances.

The choir is keen to recruit more men to balance out their 60-member ensemble, which ranges in age from the 20s to the 80s.

January 20, 2025
Deadly weapon found in bushes off Nantwich street

Deadly weapon found in bushes off Nantwich street

Police found this deadly weapon hidden in bushes off Queen’s Drive in Nantwich.

Officers say they were tipped off by a member of the public about the weapon.

January 20, 2025
Ukulele fun night returns to Wistaston Memorial Hall

Ukulele fun night returns to Wistaston Memorial Hall

The South Cheshire George Formby Society is tuning up for its first monthly ‘Ukulele Fun Night’ open mic concert of the year.

It takes place on Friday January 24 from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

January 19, 2025
Betley fall to 1-5 defeat in return of Crewe Regional Sunday league

Betley fall to 1-5 defeat in return of Crewe Regional Sunday league

The Crewe Regional Sunday League was back in full swing this week as all but one game went ahead as planned.

In the Premier Division, Betley’s new signing Dale Campbell scored a debut goal and his side went in at half time in the lead.

January 19, 2025
Second-half - interim Dabbers Manager Jon Moran encourages his players

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Cheshire rivals Congleton

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Congleton Town shared the points in a competitive 1-1 draw in the Cheshire derby at the Cleric Stadium.

It was a much changed Dabbers squad with Troy Bourne, Darren Thornton and Callum Saunders all suspended and Kofi Moore out with illness.

January 19, 2025
The world’s best stadiums every sports fan must visit

The world’s best stadiums every sports fan must visit

Stadiums are more than just sports match arenas.

These are true cultural symbols, and architectural masterpieces and tell an entire story from their stands and walls.

January 18, 2025
Fire crews tackle van blaze on Nantwich street

Fire crews tackle van blaze on Nantwich street

Firefighters tackled a van blaze on a street in Nantwich shortly after midnight today (January 18).

The fire broke out in the vehicle on St Mary’s Road.

January 18, 2025
Australian team beat Nantwich Town 3-2 in UK tour match

Australian team beat Nantwich Town 3-2 in UK tour match

A sublime goal from halfway by Osama Ahmed gave Australian touring side Football Canberra a come from behind 3-2 victory over Nantwich Town at Swansway Stadium.

Ahmed struck from inside his own half with a lob that the back-pedalling Nantwich keeper was unable to keep out despite getting a hand on the ball.

January 18, 2025
More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital chiefs are creating 56 extra parking spaces for patients and visitors at the site.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is to expand the public car park located opposite the maternity department.

January 18, 2025