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Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts will be performing at the Nantwich Spooktacular event on October 29, organisers have revealed.

Juggler Jay Rollins, Wanda Witchway, and The Dinosaur Invasion are lining up as part of the entertainment at Dorfold Park in Nantwich.

October 17, 2022
ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League results

ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League results

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, Betley looked to be heading for a comfortable victory over newly promoted Audlem.

They led 4-0 thanks to a hat-trick from Keiron Duckers and a Danny Lavalette penalty.

October 17, 2022
Nantwich Seals swimmers win medals at North Midlands Championships

Nantwich Seals swimmers win medals at North Midlands Championships

Four Swimmers from Nantwich Seals won a host of medals at the North Midlands Championships at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.

Emily Lines, Tal Nurse, Archie Smith and Finn Malcolm proved a formidable foursome with a 79% success in their events – higher than some of the larger clubs in attendance.

October 16, 2022
Bentley Motors launches new trainee intake scheme for 2023

Bentley Motors launches new trainee intake scheme for 2023

Crewe-based Bentley Motors has opened its new intake of 117 trainees in 2023.

Career opportunities across the company on Pyms Lane are available for industrial placements and graduates.

October 16, 2022
Nantwich Town poor run continues after defeat by Bamber Bridge

Nantwich Town poor run continues after defeat by Bamber Bridge

Nantwich could not end their recent run of no win in four games as they slumped to another defeat at Bamber Bridge.

Dabbers boss Ritchie Sutton started with new signing Tom Booth in goal, who has joined on loan from Crewe.

October 16, 2022
“Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit” heads for Crewe Lyceum in December

“Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit” heads for Crewe Lyceum in December

Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit show will be performing a week of shows at Crewe Lyceum in December.

Crewe it the only North West date on the West End show’s UK tour and follows the hugely successful first Death Drop which performed in South Cheshire 12 months ago.

October 16, 2022
Scale of death threats and abuse faced by Cheshire East councillors unveiled

Scale of death threats and abuse faced by Cheshire East councillors unveiled

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Death threats, excrement posted through the letterbox, stalking, trolling and obscene phone calls – these are just some examples of the harassment experienced by Cheshire East councillors.

And while it’s definitely not true to say all have suffered such treatment, even some of those who said they received no abuse did qualify it with, ‘other than what you expect’.

October 16, 2022
Multi-million record selling band Space perform at Nantwich festival

Multi-million record selling band Space perform at Nantwich festival

By Jonathan White
Multi-million record selling band ‘Space’ performed to a packed crowd during this week’s Words and Music Festival.

A host of top acts have been performing at various venues during the six-day festival with the final day today (Sunday October 16).

October 16, 2022
Nantwich TV star Ben Miller back in town filming new show

Nantwich TV star Ben Miller back in town filming new show

By Jonathan White
Nantwich actor and comedian Ben Miller has been enjoying time back in his home town – and was seen filming earlier today.

Ben, the star of hit shows like Professor T, Death in Paradise and Primeval, was born in London but grew up in Nantwich and is a former pupil of Malbank School.

October 14, 2022
Young sports stars honoured at Cheshire East Everybody Awards

Young sports stars honoured at Cheshire East Everybody Awards

Young sports stars and coaches were honoured at the Everybody Health and Leisure Awards held at Crewe Hall.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was at the event to present the awards in a range of categories.

October 14, 2022
Finalists announced in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards

Finalists announced in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards

Finalists have been named in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2022 ahead of the ceremony at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The ceremony is in its 25th year and judging is now underway as the Chamber prepares to unveil its winners on Friday November 18.

October 14, 2022
Weston M6 - Proposed Business Park

New “Weston M6” business park to create almost 3,000 jobs

Developers behind a new “Weston M6” business park off the A500 say it will help to create 2,900 jobs in South Cheshire.

Muse says it is launching a “community conversation” to showcase plans for Weston M6.

October 14, 2022
Anger over shopping trolleys dumped in River Weaver in Nantwich

Anger over shopping trolleys dumped in River Weaver in Nantwich

Residents and environment campaigners have hit out at vandals for dumping shopping trolleys in the River Weaver in Nantwich.

This image shows as many as ELEVEN supermarket trolleys clogging up the river by Beambridge in Nantwich.

October 14, 2022