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LETTER: More youth services needed in Nantwich

LETTER: More youth services needed in Nantwich

Dear Editor,
I am writing to speak about youth services, and my support for Anna Burton, the Labour & Co-operative candidate for Nantwich North in the upcoming local elections.

As a young person living in Nantwich, I have a personal experience of what youth services are like here.

May 2, 2023
Man, 20, arrested over serious assault in Nantwich

Man, 20, arrested over serious assault in Nantwich

A 20-year-old local man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in Nantwich, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

He was arrested on Sunday (April 30) on suspicion of section 18 assault – grievous bodily harm with intent.

May 2, 2023
Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival – which runs from May 15 to 21 inclusive – is to stage a one-off event in aid of Ukraine featuring a Ukrainian choir!

Festival organisers were keen to dedicate one night of this year’s festival to a fundraiser, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee for the ongoing Humanitarian work in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023
Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

A young girl from Shavington is proving a national super-saver after making it to the England U13s ice hockey side – aged just nine!

Now the race is on to raise enough funds for Violet Lennon to represent her country abroad this summer.

May 2, 2023
Vandals damage replica pillory in Nantwich town centre

Vandals damage replica pillory in Nantwich town centre

Young vandals have smashed up Nantwich town centre’s replica “pillory” just off Pillory Street today (May 1).

Furious Nantwich Town Cllr Stuart Bostock said the incident was just another example of “anti-social behaviour blighting our town”.

May 1, 2023
Robinson guides Nantwich CC to win over rivals Chester Boughton Hall

Robinson guides Nantwich CC to win over rivals Chester Boughton Hall

By Andy Dunn
Luke Robinson’s sparkling start to the Cheshire County Cricket League season continued as he guided Nantwich to an emphatic victory over old rivals Chester Boughton Hall.

Robinson followed up his opening day 67 in the win at Cheadle with a stylish, unbeaten 65 against Chester to help the Dabbers to another 25 points.

May 1, 2023
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Cheshire East Council set for new look after May 4

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Cheshire East Council set for new look after May 4

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council will definitely have at least 21 new faces after this week’s local elections because of the number of councillors standing down – but will it be under the control of one party?

May 1, 2023
Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates bounced back from their Crewe FA Sunday Vase 1-0 defeat to C & N UTD by registering a thumping league win over Cheshire Cat.

The Pirates won 6-1 at Cheshire Cat to maintain a challenge to the Division One leaders Faddiley.

April 30, 2023
FEATURE: Using numbers in your private number plate: how to make it stand out

FEATURE: Using numbers in your private number plate: how to make it stand out

A private number plate can be an excellent way to personalise your vehicle and make it feel truly your own.

It can be tricky to find the right combination of letters and numbers to make a private licence plate stand out – there are only so many combinations to come up with something truly memorable.

April 30, 2023
Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Nantwich Town players, coaches and staff were honoured at the club’s annual end of season awards.

It was a mixed season for the club with the men’s relegated despite showing real improvement under new manager Paul Carden.

April 30, 2023
Dozens of firefighters battle house blaze in Shavington

Dozens of firefighters battle house blaze in Shavington

Dozens of firefighters battled a serious house blaze in Shavington last night and in the early hours of today (April 30).

The fire broke out in a house on Crewe Road at around 7pm last night.

April 30, 2023
Oxley's window coronation display

Nantwich town centre gets dressed up for King’s Coronation weekend

Nantwich businesses and St Mary’s Church are getting ready for the King’s Coronation weekend.

Independent stores in the town centre have been dressing up their windows with Coronation-themed displays.

April 29, 2023
Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

A lorry which crashed into power lines caused 12 hours of chaos for villagers near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Old Chester Road in Barbridge, and caused the closure of the A51 and a loss of power to homes all day.

April 29, 2023