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Princess Elizabeth vehicle leads way at Malpas Yesteryear Rally

Princess Elizabeth vehicle leads way at Malpas Yesteryear Rally

By Jonathan White
A vehicle built by a Nantwich man and named after Princess Elizabeth before she became Queen, was the star attraction at the 47th Malpas Yesteryear Rally.

The Rally, organised by Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Limited, features steam engines, miniature steam engines, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, cars, tractors, stationary engines, motorcycles, pedal cycles, and working demonstrations.

September 19, 2022
MP takes four Crewe and Nantwich guests to Queen’s Lying in State

MP takes four Crewe and Nantwich guests to Queen’s Lying in State

Four Crewe and Nantwich residents were invited as guests of MP Kieran Mullan to the Lying-in-State of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sarah Winchester, Gerald Newbrook, Phil Malam and Steve Weekes were selected by Dr Mullan to join the hundreds of thousands who have queued for hours to visit Westminster Hall.

September 19, 2022
ROUND UP: Action from Crewe Regional Sunday League

ROUND UP: Action from Crewe Regional Sunday League

The Crewe Regional Sunday League returned to action as Winsford Over remain the only team with maximum points in the Premier Division.

They had a 1-2 win at Broadhurst FC, who were reduced to 10 men quite early in the game.

September 19, 2022
Damage to new Nantwich paving “disappointing” says CEC

Damage to new Nantwich paving “disappointing” says CEC

Council bosses say they are “disappointed” to see expensive new paving in Nantwich town centre already damaged even before the works have been completed.

The Beam Street footway improvement works have been going on since June, with a full road closure between Manor Road and Waterlode.

September 16, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum has launched a fundraising campaign to buy a post-medieval ring found in Acton.

The gold and enamelled ‘fede’ ring has been valued at £2,000 and the Museum on Pillory Street wants to raise this through donations to make the acquisition.

September 16, 2022
REVIEW: The Haunting of Blaine Manor, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Haunting of Blaine Manor, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Do you believe in ghosts?

Dr Roy Earle’s mission is to disprove hauntings and discredit fake mediums.

September 16, 2022
FEATURE: Basic Forex Market concepts

FEATURE: Basic Forex Market concepts

Are you thinking about starting a business in the foreign exchange market?

You will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of a variety of facts pertaining to the sector.

September 15, 2022
FEATURE: Applications for students that simplify life

FEATURE: Applications for students that simplify life

College life is full of struggle and needs a lot of hard work as it sets the foundation of your career.

It is a crucial time of your life as this period paves the way for success in your life.

September 15, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Taxpayers don’t want “fake” Crewe Heritage Wall

READER’S LETTER: Taxpayers don’t want “fake” Crewe Heritage Wall

Dear Editor,
Crewe’s ‘Heritage Wall’ cost £5,625 to design and will cost up to £50,000 to erect.

The Historic Crewe Works Wall in West Street (pictured) was an actual Heritage Wall but it was demolished by developers in 2019 and Cheshire East did nothing to stop it being demolished.

September 15, 2022
CEC “sorry” as A530 Middlewich Road to remain closed until January 2023

CEC “sorry” as A530 Middlewich Road to remain closed until January 2023

The reopening of the A530 Middlewich Road has been delayed until January 2023 due to a planning delay from one of Cheshire East Council’s partners on the project, it has emerged.

United Utilities discovered original pipework installed below ground in the affected area was not as recorded.

September 15, 2022
Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a blaze which broke out on a canal barge on the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The fire happened at around 9.45pm last night (September 14) on the canal off Chester Road in Acton.

September 15, 2022
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