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Utility firms not turning up blamed on delayed A530 re-opening

Utility firms not turning up blamed on delayed A530 re-opening

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Utility firms failing to turn up for essential work added to delays to the A530 Middlewich Road closure and can’t be forced to pay compensation, a councillor has said.

Middlewich Road, which has been closed between Pyms Lane and Smithy Lane since May, was due to re-open this month.

October 21, 2022
Caddick Construction step in to boost Wistaston community parade

Caddick Construction step in to boost Wistaston community parade

By Jonathan White
A local construction firm building a new three-storey office in Crewe Business Park, has sponsored a training event for Wistaston community volunteers.

Caddick Construction is supporting Wistaston Community Council (WCC) by funding training for volunteer traffic marshals and securing the future of the village processions.

October 20, 2022
Nantwich Choral Society celebrates 50 golden years of music

Nantwich Choral Society celebrates 50 golden years of music

Nantwich Choral Society is planning a full programme of events as it embarks on a milestone anniversary year.

It is 50 years since the society formed as a local authority evening class.

October 20, 2022
Police appeal for witnesses to Wistaston burglary

Police appeal for witnesses to Wistaston burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses to a house burglary in Wistaston

The incident happened at around 8.15pm on Sunday (October 16) when offenders broke into an address in Charlcote Crescent and stole jewellery.

October 20, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 4 underdogs to win the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 4 underdogs to win the World Cup

Along with the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup is the gold standard of international sporting events.

Worldwide, FIFA estimates that five billion people will tune in to the Qatar tournament when it kicks off later this year.

October 19, 2022
Nantwich campaigners want views on single-use plastic

Nantwich campaigners want views on single-use plastic

Plastic Free Nantwich campaigners are collecting views of local residents to find out how the community is doing in the fight against plastic pollution.

The group, part of Sustainable Nantwich, wants to know how families, schools and local businesses are reducing single use plastic and how difficult they find it.

October 19, 2022
Leighton Hospital seeks to built new modular ward

Leighton Hospital seeks to built new modular ward

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses have applied for permission to build a new two-storey modular ward on its Crewe site.

The Crewe hospital was built in the 1970s using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete panels (RAAC planks) in the roof which now need replacing on safety grounds.

October 19, 2022
Council clamps down on music events at Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

Council clamps down on music events at Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Amplified music events at Cholmondeley Estate will have to end at midnight following 234 complaints about a festival which was so loud one local family moved into a hotel.

Environmental health officer Margaret Hopley said the four-day Outlook Festival between June 30 and July 3 featured live music from 4pm to 4am and was audible up to 11 miles from the premises.

October 19, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 22-0 to experienced Malvern

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 22-0 to experienced Malvern

Crewe and Nantwich 1st XV made the long journey to Malvern and lost out 22-0 to their more experienced hosts.

Played against the backdrop of the Malvern Hills, both sides struggled to find any attacking rhythm and at half time Malvern led 3-0 through a penalty.

October 18, 2022
Oldest pub does the double in Nantwich in Bloom contest

Oldest pub does the double in Nantwich in Bloom contest

Nantwich in Bloom judges have raised a glass to the town’s oldest pub awarding it a double for floral excellence.

The historic Black Lion on Welsh Row carried off a certificate of Excellence for its floral contribution to the town.

October 18, 2022
Nantwich pupils turn geologists with GeoSmart Information

Nantwich pupils turn geologists with GeoSmart Information

Youngsters at a Worleston primary school enjoyed a lesson about geology after an expert from environmental consultancy GeoSmart Information led a special lesson.

St Oswald’s CofE Primary School hosted the session for the children in years 3 and 4, with hydrogeologist Jack Croft helping them as they learned about geology in their science curriculum.

October 18, 2022
“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

“The Addams Family” arrives at Crewe Lyceum in time for Halloween

Spooky family ‘The Addams Family’ arrives at Crewe Lyceum just in time for Halloween.

Acton Amateur Operatic Society is making a return with a bang at the Lyceum Theatre with its production of popular musical comedy, The Addams Family.

October 18, 2022
Nantwich Walking Football enjoys double celebration

Nantwich Walking Football enjoys double celebration

Nantwich Walking Football has enjoyed a double celebration after securing new kits sponsored by Nantwich Television Centre and also finding a new home.

The new kits were launched with two friendly matches as Nantwich Over 60s played Neston Nomads and ran out 3-0 winners.

October 18, 2022