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Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

A busy road between Nantwich and Audlem was closed earlier today after a lorry tipped over.

Police were called to the A529 this afternoon where the accident happened at the junction of the B5071 Crewe Road Hatherton.

October 26, 2022
Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

By Jonathan White
A charity auction in memory of a popular Crewe Vagrants hockey player helped to raise almost £2,000 for cancer.

Crewe Vagrants held a mixed Veterans Hockey Tournament and Charity Auction earlier this year in memory of Sarah Knight “Greenie”.

October 26, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley warns anglers after hedgehog’s painful death

RSPCA Stapeley warns anglers after hedgehog’s painful death

A hedgehog’s horrific death has prompted a warning from RSPCA in Nantwich about the dangers of carelessly discarding fishing tackle.

The juvenile hedgehog was taken to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road after he was found entangled in a fishing line in a Nantwich garden by a member of the public on October 2.

October 25, 2022
Young Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 24-45 to Old Halesonians

Young Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 24-45 to Old Halesonians

A young Crewe & Nantwich 1st team scored four tries in a spirited performance against a strong Old Halesonians team before eventually succumbing to a 24 -45 defeat.

In an entertaining match, Old Halesonians opened the scoring after 10 ten minutes with an unconverted try.

October 25, 2022
Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Thousands of families are gearing up to enjoy local Bonfire and Firework displays over the next two weeks.

So writer and photographer Jonathan White has compiled this guide to your displays to visit!

October 25, 2022
High Sheriff honours ‘Nantwich Food Festival Family’ with award

High Sheriff honours ‘Nantwich Food Festival Family’ with award

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have been honoured with an award from the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Jeannie France-Hayhurst.

The special award to the entire Nantwich Food Festival Family was presented to recognise “their exceptional service to the community”.

October 25, 2022
FEATURE: Tackling the issue of male mental health

FEATURE: Tackling the issue of male mental health

Despite growing awareness of mental health in modern society, when it comes to male mental health, we still have a problem.

Men face various barriers when it comes to talking about mental illness.

October 25, 2022
CEC councillors narrowly vote in controversial new “code of conduct”

CEC councillors narrowly vote in controversial new “code of conduct”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly approved a new code of conduct despite opposition from nearly half the council because it doesn’t include a right of appeal against complaints.

Conservative councillors had called for the matter to be deferred, saying the working group set up to look into the new code hadn’t completed its work.

October 25, 2022
Inspector backs Cheshire East Council’s revised planning policy

Inspector backs Cheshire East Council’s revised planning policy

Cheshire East Council’s revised planning policy for the borough has been declared “sound” by an independent planning inspector.

The draft plan, known as the site allocation and development policy document (SADPD), outlines changes following various consultations with residents and local councils.

October 25, 2022
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich on November 4

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich on November 4

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on November 4 featuring an international bill of talent.

First up is Glenn Wool who began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995.

October 25, 2022
Proms concert to take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton

Proms concert to take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton

A ‘The Proms Acton’ fund-raising concert will take place on Sunday November 13 at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton.

A medley of rousing music will be performed by the highly acclaimed Nantwich Concert Band and will feature talented soprano Jessica Thayer.

October 25, 2022
Nantwich student scoops first illustration deal for children’s book

Nantwich student scoops first illustration deal for children’s book

A Nantwich student has secured her first illustration deal for a children’s book while studying her A levels!

Amelia Hatt, a year 13 student at Malbank Sixth Form, has agreed the deal with Candy Jar Books.

October 25, 2022
Sebastian Payne to launch “The Fall of Boris Johnson” book in Nantwich

Sebastian Payne to launch “The Fall of Boris Johnson” book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Political journalist and author Sebastian Payne will launch his latest book “The Fall of Boris Johnson” at Nantwich Bookshop on November 30.

Payne regularly appears on BBC and Sky News for political comment.

October 24, 2022