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Man charged after cannabis farm found at house in Crewe

Man charged after cannabis farm found at house in Crewe

A large cannabis farm has been found at a property in Crewe after police received tip offs from local residents.

Officers recovered a large quantity of cannabis plants at a house on Ruskin Road after information was passed on by the local community.

December 13, 2022
Visitors enjoy magical Christmas Tree Festival at Acton church

Visitors enjoy magical Christmas Tree Festival at Acton church

By Jonathan White
Visitors enjoyed the sixth annual ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton.

The event was free entry, with donations received towards church funds, and allowed visitors to view 40 beautifully dressed 6ft Christmas trees.

December 13, 2022
Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed their annual fund-raising Christmas Carol Concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton (Musical Director) and Clare Shackleton (Assistant Musical Director) alternated in introducing each song and soloist. Ann Farrington was the Accompanist.

December 13, 2022
Local manufacturer makes World Cup “cups” for LGBQT+ charities

Local manufacturer makes World Cup “cups” for LGBQT+ charities

A paper cup manufacturer run by a Nantwich man has been raising funds – and awareness of diversity – with these special World Cup editions promoting LGBQT+

Green Rock Manufacturing Group makes paper cups and lids which are 100% plastic free, compostable and recyclable.

December 13, 2022
FEATURE: Do we need to start preparing for cashless future?

FEATURE: Do we need to start preparing for cashless future?

Cash has been at the centre of our society for centuries, but is its reign coming to an end?

Thanks to the advent of the internet and the rise of digital payment methods, there’s a chance that we are moving towards a cashless future.

December 12, 2022
Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre staff free birds to wild

Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre staff free birds to wild

Staff and volunteers at Nantwich’s RSPCA wildlife centre worked against the clock to return 29 birds back to the wild – despite strict avian flu restrictions.

A major exercise swung into action when RSPCA Stapeley Grange had a 48-hour window to release the birds.

December 12, 2022
Nantwich firm Fabulosa celebrates “stellar award year”

Nantwich firm Fabulosa celebrates “stellar award year”

Staff at Nantwich fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa are celebrating a landmark 2022 which has seen them achieve 12 highly prestigious winner and finalist awards.

The various accolades are in recognition of the company’s swift rise to success since its launch just three years ago.

December 12, 2022
REVIEW: “Death Drop: Back in the Habit” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Death Drop: Back in the Habit” at Crewe Lyceum

Death Drop: Back in the Habit arrived at The Lyceum packed with nuns, puns and funny jokes, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Rob Evans and directed by Jesse Jones, the sequel to Death Drop had the audience crying with laughter.

December 12, 2022
Nantwich event boosts funds for women’s safety campaign

Nantwich event boosts funds for women’s safety campaign

A campaign to increase safety for women and girls has received a major cash boost after supporters turned out in force to an event at Rookery Hall, Nantwich.

There was a full house for the first Women Peace & Security (WPS) Foundation fundraising dinner which raised more than £7,000 for various initiatives to safeguard women and girls from mental and physical harm.

December 12, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Everybody Leisure cutting classes

READER’S LETTER: Everybody Leisure cutting classes

Dear Editor,
I am a member of Everybody Leisure and I regularly attend classes at the Nantwich leisure centre.

Unfortunately, classes are being cut to save money on what would seem to be random criteria.

December 12, 2022
Bingo Night raises thousands for Royal British Legion

Bingo Night raises thousands for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A fundraising Bingo Night for the Royal British Legion took place at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The event also featured a raffle, tombola and prize draw and was organised by Sue Goodwin, John Broomhall and Diane Smith.

December 11, 2022
Cast are all geared up for Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

Cast are all geared up for Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

Are you ready for panto? Oh yes you are.

The cast for this year’s production of Aladdin at Crewe Lyceum are busy rehearsing but some of them managed to take a break to chat with me earlier this week.

December 11, 2022
Weather wipes out Crewe Regional Sunday league

Weather wipes out Crewe Regional Sunday league

The freezing winter weather has wiped out today’s Crewe Regional Sunday league fixtures.

All matches in Premier Division and Division One were postponed after several days of below zero temperatures with pitches frozen hard.

December 11, 2022