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Nantwich Town and Crewe Regional Sunday games OFF after Queen’s death

Nantwich Town and Crewe Regional Sunday games OFF after Queen’s death

All local non league football has been postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the Queen’s death.

Nantwich Town were due to play away at Stalybridge Celtic tomorrow (Saturday September 10).

September 9, 2022
Tributes flood in across Cheshire following death of Her Majesty the Queen

Tributes flood in across Cheshire following death of Her Majesty the Queen

Tributes from across Cheshire continue to flood in following the death of Her Majesty the Queen after a 70-year reign.

The Queen visited the area on numerous occasions, including to Reaseheath College in 2013 and to open Leighton Hospital in the 1970s.

September 8, 2022
Nantwich and villages unveil plans to mourn death of Her Majesty the Queen

Nantwich and villages unveil plans to mourn death of Her Majesty the Queen

Nantwich and nearby villages are announcing their plans to mark 10 days’ of state mourning following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Nantwich Town Councillors held a minute’s silence as official news of her death was announced just a couple of minutes into tonight’s town council meeting.

September 8, 2022
Northern Soul weekender raises money for kidney cancer charity

Northern Soul weekender raises money for kidney cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Charity Weekender’ Northern Soul music and dance event in Nantwich has helped raise thousands for charity.

The weekender, held at Nantwich Town’s stadium, featured DJs from the local area and beyond.

September 8, 2022
Applications reopen for Cheshire PCC Community Action Fund

Applications reopen for Cheshire PCC Community Action Fund

Community groups in Nantwich can apply for a slice of £100,000 available under Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s Community Action Fund.

The money is aimed at projects across Cheshire that help prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

September 8, 2022
Defibrillators to be installed at Nantwich and Wrenbury stations

Defibrillators to be installed at Nantwich and Wrenbury stations

Nantwich railway station is to have a life-saving defibrillator installed as part of a scheme by Transport for Wales.

The rail operator is rolling our defibs to around 200 stations on its network, including Nantwich.

September 8, 2022
READER’S LETTER: A message for new PM Liz Truss

READER’S LETTER: A message for new PM Liz Truss

Dear Editor,
My message to new PM, Liz Truss. These are the priorities the PM needs to act on urgently.
1) Freeze energy bills so people can afford to stay warm this winter

September 7, 2022
Acton ‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks continue apace

Acton ‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks continue apace

By Jonathan White
‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks are taking place every month from St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton, near Nantwich.

The walks are at a relaxed pace and routes mainly involve canal towpath and lane walking but may involve stiles.

September 7, 2022
HOTEL REVIEW: The Queen at Chester Hotel

HOTEL REVIEW: The Queen at Chester Hotel

Chester oozes history – with its Roman walls, amphitheatre, Tudor buildings and cobbled streets.

Sometimes it’s easy to forget such a fine city exists on our doorstep – and to experience all its attractions, it  warrants an overnight stay.

September 7, 2022
Malbank School earns “good” rating in latest Ofsted inspection

Malbank School earns “good” rating in latest Ofsted inspection

Malbank School and Sixth Form in Nantwich has been rated as “Good” overall in the latest Ofsted inspection.

It marks an improvement for the Welsh Row school which was graded as “requires improvement”.

September 7, 2022
Nantwich Town earn first win of season against Belper

Nantwich Town earn first win of season against Belper

Nantwich Town finally kicked into gear with their first win of the season just 24 hours after first team manager Dave Cooke stepped down.

A goal by former Crewe Alex striker AJ Leitch-Smith earned the Dabbers a huge three points.

September 7, 2022
Police appeal after Crewe crash victim dies four days after collision

Police appeal after Crewe crash victim dies four days after collision

A motorcyclist involved in a collision in Crewe died four days after being treated for a broken leg, police said.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and video footage after the crash involving the 20-year-old rider on a blue Lexmoto Crescent motorbike and a silver Ford Fiesta.

September 6, 2022
Memorial for South Cheshire father and son killed in TT Races

Memorial for South Cheshire father and son killed in TT Races

A memorial is to be held in honour of Crewe father and son Roger and Bradley Stockton who died during a TT Race on Isle of Man earlier this year.

Roger, 56, and Bradley, 21, were competing as a team in a sidecars race when they crashed at the start of the second lap back in June.

September 6, 2022