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Nantwich Town earn first home league win against Congleton

Nantwich Town earn first home league win against Congleton

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town secured their first home win of the season with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Congleton Town at the Swansway Stadium.

Under the stewardship of interim manager Jon Moran at home for the first time, he brought Courtney Meppen-Walters and Kai Evans back into the starting line up after both recovered from injuries.

September 29, 2024
New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

A Stapeley artist is to stage special Christmas Calligraphy workshops as part of her INKspire business.

Sarah Bloor hopes the workshops will offer people something different to try in the lead up to the festive season.

September 28, 2024
Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Middlewich residents have to drive past their local waste centre to take rubbish to the Pyms Lane tip in Crewe – only for it to be then transported back to Middlewich!

Cllr Garnet Marshall spoke of the irony of Cheshire East’s decision to close the Croxton Lane site at Middlewich and not allow residents access to the Ansa waste transfer site on Cledford Lane, where the entire borough’s rubbish is dumped.

September 28, 2024
Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have rubber-stamped a move to scrap plans to transform Flag Lane Baths into a community hub and seek permission to use the site for a school.

The economy and growth committee was told the cost of the proposed community hub scheme, put forward by Always Ahead charity, has spiralled because of delays due to concerns about the building’s structure.

September 28, 2024
Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Nantwich’s Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page has leapt to support a sponsored Bounce-a-thon which will help raise vital funds.

The event will take place at The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, where Bryony trained as a youngster before going on to Olympics stardom.

September 27, 2024
Mornflake donates “lucky” football shirt funds to St Luke’s Hospice

Mornflake donates “lucky” football shirt funds to St Luke’s Hospice

Football fans are being asked to get behind a new fundraising drive for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

The hospice has been donated sponsorship space on Crewe Alexandra’s new blue and white third kit which is being sold online and in the club shop to boost funds for patient care.

September 27, 2024
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy is back at Nantwich Civic Hall next week.

The new season blasted off in fine style in September with a fantastic sold out show.

September 27, 2024
CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.

The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.

September 26, 2024
UK v Europe: Innovation, sustainability, and future of manufacturing

UK v Europe: Innovation, sustainability, and future of manufacturing

Tata Chemicals serves as a prime example of a well-known salt manufacturer in Cheshire, producing British Salt from the historic Cheshire salt beds.

But they aren’t the only players in the game as UK manufacturers face intense competition from their European counterparts.

September 26, 2024
Nantwich firm Fabulosa hits international sales landmark

Nantwich firm Fabulosa hits international sales landmark

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has hit 15 million unit sales in Europe through its retail partner Action.

That equates to enough liquid sold to fill five Olympic-size swimming pools.

September 26, 2024
Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Village school Calveley Primary near Nantwich is celebrating its latest Ofsted report.

Inspectors rated the school “Good” and said pupils “receive a wonderful and happy learning experience”.

September 26, 2024
‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

A “Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation” exhibition by local Ten Plus Textiles group has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday November 30.

Eye-catching works of textile art include fine hand and machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, beadwork, weaving, collage and mixed media.

September 26, 2024
Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at regional gala

Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at regional gala

By Jonathan White
Seahorse Swimming Club in South Cheshire scooped an impressive 13 medals at their latest regional gala.

The Crewe-based team competed against their Manchester rivals Sailfin SC and Aquadis SC from the Wirral at the Halliwick Regional Gala at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

September 26, 2024