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Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold to step down temporarily

Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold is temporarily stepping down due to ill health, the club has announced today.

Mr Gold will step aside for an initial three month period.

September 12, 2022
BeWILDerwood’s “Glowing Lantern Parade” returns to Cheshire

BeWILDerwood’s “Glowing Lantern Parade” returns to Cheshire

BeWILDerwood Cheshire’s “Glorious Glowing Lantern” event is returning this October.

The event puts the woods at Cholmondeley in a whole new light for visitors after hours.

September 12, 2022
Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic

Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The 25th Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race made its return to Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

The event was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Emily Edge. The 11-year-old was crowned by Revd Mike Turnbull at St Mary’s Church, Wistaston in June.

September 12, 2022
RUGBY: Crewe & Nantwich 1sts win at Droitwich and 3rds beat Bury

RUGBY: Crewe & Nantwich 1sts win at Droitwich and 3rds beat Bury

By Graham Jackson
Crewe & Nantwich came away from their second league game of the season in Midlands 1 West with a well deserved victory at Droitwich.

In what was a thoroughly entertaining match, played in near perfect conditions for rugby, Crewe ran out comfortable 34-5 victors.

September 12, 2022
Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Nantwich Town councillors have paid tribute to their fellow councillor Philip Staley who has died after a brave battle against cancer.

Cllr Staley, of Audlem Road, was a Conservative who represented the South Ward for the town council.

September 11, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Memories of the Queen in Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Memories of the Queen in Crewe

Dear Editor,
On June 24 1987, Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Crewe Rail Heritage Centre.

The Crewe Rail Heritage Festival took place to mark 150th years since the arrival of the first passenger train to stop at Crewe station on the Grand Junction Railway.

September 11, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich MP delivers Queen tribute in House of Commons

Crewe & Nantwich MP delivers Queen tribute in House of Commons

Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan delivered a tribute speech to the Queen at yesterday’s special sitting of the House of Commons.

MPs gathered unusually on a Saturday to share special memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday.

September 11, 2022
Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire pays tribute to the Queen

Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire pays tribute to the Queen

The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Lady Redmond MBE, has paid a moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Lady Redmond will join the High Sheriff of Cheshire Jeannie France-Hayhurst today at the County Proclamation outside Chester Town Hall.

September 11, 2022
Save the environment with tech repairs

Save the environment with tech repairs

Modern electronics exist in the awkward position of being easy to use yet almost impossible to fix without the technical know-how.

Unfortunately, this contradiction means that smartphones, laptops, and even clocks tend to wind up in landfill sites once our ability to turn them off and on again has been exhausted.

September 10, 2022
FEATURE: The Railwaymen on track to outperform League Two expectations

FEATURE: The Railwaymen on track to outperform League Two expectations

Football fans are, generally, glass half-empty merchants, as opposed to enjoying the half-measure of beverage still residing in their receptacle.

And so there’s a contingent of Crewe Alexandra supporters – those who dig a bit deeper in their analysis of the beautiful game – that will be advising caution given that the Railwaymen have, at times, been outplayed this term and still come away with a positive result.

September 10, 2022
REVIEW: Big Big Sky performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Big Big Sky performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Big Big Sky written by Tom Wells and directed by Sian Weedon is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

Set in a café for bird watchers in East Yorkshire on the bank of the Humber Estuary, this beautifully written play gives us a glimpse into the lives of four local characters.

September 10, 2022
CEC to improve monitoring of Section 106 money from developers

CEC to improve monitoring of Section 106 money from developers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is updating the way it keeps track of section 106 financial contributions from developers and when the cash is allocated.

S106 agreements are legal agreements between the council and developers to secure financial or other contributions to mitigate the impact of development.

September 10, 2022
South Cheshire charity to host “Retro Disco” fundraiser in Nantwich

South Cheshire charity to host “Retro Disco” fundraiser in Nantwich

A South Cheshire charity is hosting a “Retro Disco” event in Nantwich to help raise vital funds.

The Railway Children event will take place at Nantwich Town FC on Friday September 16.

September 10, 2022