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Centenary dinner provides fitting finale to Reaseheath100

Centenary dinner provides fitting finale to Reaseheath100

Reaseheath College’s 100th birthday celebrations closed with a Centenary Dinner for 300 guests linked by a shared experience of the Nantwich land-based college.

A mix of local dignitaries, industry partners, governors, alumni and former and present staff and students celebrated the event, which concluded a busy programme of Reaseheath100 activities.

January 16, 2023
Drop-in event for views on Crewe in “Mini-Holland” scheme

Drop-in event for views on Crewe in “Mini-Holland” scheme

Cheshire East Council is to host a drop-in session to outline how some urban areas of Crewe can be made more attractive as part of a “Mini-Holland” programme.

Plans include creating better routes for those walking, cycling, or using public transport.

January 16, 2023
Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich wages 3.5% lower since Tories in power

Wages in Crewe and Nantwich have fallen by 3.5% since Conservatives came to power in 2010, claim the local Labour group.

They say analysis of ONS figures shows the wages in the constituency have fallen by an average of £1,089, resulting in a 3.5% cut.

January 16, 2023
LETTER: Readers should look at CEC Budget consultation

LETTER: Readers should look at CEC Budget consultation

Dear Editor,
May I ask readers to take a look at the Cheshire East 2023/4 BUDGET consultation.

This is just a taster. Highlights include spending most of the Children and Families budget in Crewe.

January 16, 2023
Powerful display by Crewe & Nantwich earns win over Malvern

Powerful display by Crewe & Nantwich earns win over Malvern

A powerful forwards display by Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earned a fine victory of high flying Malvern at the Vagrants.

Before the kick off the visitors were in third place in the league and pushing the leaders, while Crewe were back in 10th.

January 16, 2023
Nantwich parents of tragic David Nash hopes inquest will raise issues

Nantwich parents of tragic David Nash hopes inquest will raise issues

The Nantwich parents of David Nash who died after not being able to see his GP face to face, hope his inquest will raise awareness of health system issues.

David died in November 2020, aged 26. In the three weeks before his death he contacted his GP practice four times but was only allowed telephone consultations.

January 16, 2023
FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

If you’re preparing for a driving test, then you’ll want to be able to nail any manoeuvre you’re asked to perform.

This means focussing your practice on them.

January 15, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League hit by waterlogged pitches

Crewe Regional Sunday League hit by waterlogged pitches

Only three of 10 scheduled Crewe Regional Sunday League games took place today due to waterlogged pitches.

In the Premier Division, Betley increased their lead at the top of the table with an emphatic 7-0 victory against a strong looking Willaston White Star side.

January 15, 2023
Bickerton Poacher lifts spirits with free entertainment for 2023

Bickerton Poacher lifts spirits with free entertainment for 2023

A country pub near Nantwich is hitting the right note during the cost living crisis by staging free music nights featuring some of the country’s best tribute acts.

Entertainers are to become a regular feature at The Bickerton Poacher every last Friday of the month during 2023 after striking a chord with regulars in the run up to Christmas.

January 15, 2023
Nantwich Town boost survival hopes with 3-1 win at Belper

Nantwich Town boost survival hopes with 3-1 win at Belper

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town bounced back from the setback at Guiseley with a crazy 3-1 win over Belper Town at the Raygar Stadium.

Things didn’t start well as Dabbers had an enforced change with Mwiya Malumo unable to start.

January 15, 2023
Combermere Abbey to host delayed Platinum Jubilee concert

Combermere Abbey to host delayed Platinum Jubilee concert

The medieval panelled library at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich is to host a special Platinum Jubilee event on January 20.

One hundred guests will enjoy a programme created by two local musical legends, conductor/composer John Moore and pianist/organist Richard James.

January 15, 2023
LETTER: Parts of Crewe town centre in “deplorable state”

LETTER: Parts of Crewe town centre in “deplorable state”

Dear Editor,
Parts of Crewe Town centre are in a deplorable state, like the public square in the Market Centre, near to Asda and W H Smith.

We have asked the Council to clean it up.

January 15, 2023
Recreation of Tina Turner concert comes to Crewe Lyceum

Recreation of Tina Turner concert comes to Crewe Lyceum

“TOTALLY TINA” rocks into its 14th year and arrives at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre in South Cheshire on Friday February 17.

It is the UK’s original, award-winning Tina Turner tribute and stars Justine Riddoch and her cast.

January 15, 2023