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Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players are to present two big productions in December bringing “Private Lives” and “Ben Hur” to the stage.

Noel Coward’s comic classic Private Lives will be at Love Lane theatre from Friday December 2 to Saturday December 10.

November 9, 2022
Age UK and Cheshire East warn older people over scams

Age UK and Cheshire East warn older people over scams

Age UK charity has join ed Cheshire East Council in warning older people to be aware of “cost of living” scams.

Last year, 5,281 people reported being scammed in Cheshire, costing them over £20 million.

November 9, 2022
Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

The 66th “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane on Saturday November 19 from 10am to 3pm.

Children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£4 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Staff at Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are preparing for a busy Christmas with a series of local events planned.

The Newcastle Road venue’s Christmas Tasting Evening will be held on Thursday November 17 (6-8pm), with £10 entry being donated to Nantwich District Nurses.

November 9, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer heavy defeat to Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer heavy defeat to Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a heavy defeat to Walsall, the club who were promoted alongside the Vagrants outfit last season.

It was an uncharacteristically slow start by Crewe which led to a difficult first half as the hosts conceded several tries to an impressive Walsall side.

November 8, 2022
Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the serious assault of a pensioner in Crewe.

A 22-year-old and 24-year-old, both from the Crewe area, were arrested yesterday (November 7) on suspicion of section 18 assault.

November 8, 2022
Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony on Sunday.

Several hundred people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

November 8, 2022
Relief for Nantwich Town after much-needed victory at Ashton

Relief for Nantwich Town after much-needed victory at Ashton

Nantwich Town head coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher said his side fully deserved their win against Ashton United.

Their battling 1-0 away win was desperately needed as the Dabbers face a tough relegation scrap down near the bottom of Northern Premier League.

November 7, 2022
ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League latest

ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League latest

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League only four league games were played due to the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

In the Premier Division the only game saw Winsford Over 3 beat Broadhurst FC 3-2 with goals from Tom Stanton 2 and Jamie Dawson.

November 7, 2022
Pensioner suffers horror injuries in brutal street assault in Crewe

Pensioner suffers horror injuries in brutal street assault in Crewe

A pensioner was assaulted in a Crewe street and found with horror injuries including dislocated shoulders and a broken neck, police said.

The incident happened on Gresty Road last night (November 5) around 11.45pm.

November 6, 2022
‘Poppy pebbles’ painted in tribute to fallen in Wistaston

‘Poppy pebbles’ painted in tribute to fallen in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Members of Wistaston Swans WI have hand-painted 350 pebbles to commemorate Poppy Day.

The pebbles are now on display on the low black ledge at the front and both sides of Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane.

November 6, 2022
Britain in Bloom – Wistaston wins four awards including Best Town

Britain in Bloom – Wistaston wins four awards including Best Town

By Jonathan White
Wistaston has won at the ‘Britain in Bloom’ (North West) awards for the fourth year in succession.

Wistaston in Bloom won their fourth ‘Gold Award 2022 in the Town Category’, whilst Wistaston Conservation Group once again won a ‘2022 It’s Your Neighbourhood Award of Level 5 – Outstanding’ for the Joey the Swan parkland in Wistaston.

November 5, 2022
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to take place on Friday November 18, council bosses have confirmed.

Town Council staff have been busy preparing for the traditional start to the festive season.

November 5, 2022