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Two men arrested after aggravated burglary at Wistaston home

Two men arrested after aggravated burglary at Wistaston home

Two men have been arrested by police investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in Wistaston.

A 20-year-old man and a 37-year-old man from Crewe were arrested yesterday (September 14) on suspicion of aggravated burglary following he incident on Rope Lane.

September 15, 2022
Cheshire Crime Commissioner funds defibrillators for police vehicles

Cheshire Crime Commissioner funds defibrillators for police vehicles

Two Cheshire Police officers have secured life-saving defibrillators to be kept in their policing vehicle.

The machines were bought via the Police Innovation Fund launched by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

September 14, 2022
Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council says it will stop some of its services on the Queen’s state funeral bank holiday.

But essential services like household wheelie bin collections will go ahead as normal on the day (Monday September 19).

September 14, 2022
Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II on Barony Park in Nantwich

Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II on Barony Park in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A local football referee has paid tribute to the Queen by marking out “EIIR” on the football pitches on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Des Evans regularly referees on the park in the Crewe Regional Sunday Football League matches.

September 14, 2022
Call for young dancers to star in Crewe Lyceum panto Aladdin

Call for young dancers to star in Crewe Lyceum panto Aladdin

Imagine Theatre is searching for talented young dancers in South Cheshire to join the ensemble cast for Crewe Lyceum’s panto Aladdin.

An open audition will take place at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Sunday September 18 to find young people to join the ensemble cast.

September 14, 2022
Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich hairdresser is the latest driver to be fined by Cheshire East Council after she paid to park on one of its car parks.

Jessica Ledwards paid the £3 fee to park all day on Snow Hill Car Park in Nantwich.

September 13, 2022
Nantwich entrepreneur honoured with Insider Media accolade

Nantwich entrepreneur honoured with Insider Media accolade

A Nantwich entrepreneur has landed a coveted place on the 2022 Insider Media under 42 list.

James Sharpe is co-founder and MD of the Nantwich-based consumer products manufacturer My Fabulosa Limited (Fabulosa).

September 13, 2022
Radio presenter raises funds for Leighton Hospital Breast Care Fund

Radio presenter raises funds for Leighton Hospital Breast Care Fund

A Cheshire radio presenter who held a charity night to raise funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s Breast Care Fund.

Kim Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and after undergoing treatment is now cancer free.

September 13, 2022
Nantwich Town U18s beaten 4-5 by Wythenshawe Amateurs

Nantwich Town U18s beaten 4-5 by Wythenshawe Amateurs

By Jonathan White.
Nantwich Town U18 lost a high-scoring clash with Wythenshawe Amateurs U18 in the FA Youth Cup First Round Qualifying at the Swansway Stadium.

Before kick-off, Dabbers captain Riley Capewell placed a wreath in the centre circle in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96.

September 13, 2022
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a Wilder Weekend at Queens Park in Crewe on Saturday and Sunday September 24-25.

Visitors can experience and connect with nature through a range of wildlife themed activities, from outdoor yoga to a Big Wild Bug Hunt, storytelling, seed bomb making and more.

September 13, 2022
FEATURE: Tips for creating sustainable financial habits

FEATURE: Tips for creating sustainable financial habits

Financial security is a priority for everyone, especially during the current climate, but maintaining healthy spending habits isn’t as easy as we’d wish.

Social media bombards us with products and promotional offers every day, prices are rising rapidly and energy bills are soaring.

September 12, 2022
Nantwich traders say lack of car parking space is hurting business

Nantwich traders say lack of car parking space is hurting business

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich traders say they are losing business because customers can’t find anywhere to park.

Hundreds of houses are being built in the town at the same time as about 100 spaces have been lost on the unofficial car park at St Anne’s Lane, which has closed permanently.

September 12, 2022
Hannah’s Homemade Fudge enjoys sweet taste of award success

Hannah’s Homemade Fudge enjoys sweet taste of award success

A Nantwich fudge maker is enjoying the sweet taste of success after scooping a national award.

Hannah Wilson launched “Hannah’s Homemade Fudge” during Covid lockdown and has now been given the honour after experts were wowed by her “Marbled Milk and White Chocolate Fudge”.

September 12, 2022