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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
Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council says it will stop some of its services on the Queen’s state funeral bank holiday.

But essential services like household wheelie bin collections will go ahead as normal on the day (Monday September 19).

September 14, 2022
Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II on Barony Park in Nantwich

Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II on Barony Park in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A local football referee has paid tribute to the Queen by marking out “EIIR” on the football pitches on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Des Evans regularly referees on the park in the Crewe Regional Sunday Football League matches.

September 14, 2022
Call for young dancers to star in Crewe Lyceum panto Aladdin

Call for young dancers to star in Crewe Lyceum panto Aladdin

Imagine Theatre is searching for talented young dancers in South Cheshire to join the ensemble cast for Crewe Lyceum’s panto Aladdin.

An open audition will take place at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Sunday September 18 to find young people to join the ensemble cast.

September 14, 2022
Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich hairdresser is the latest driver to be fined by Cheshire East Council after she paid to park on one of its car parks.

Jessica Ledwards paid the £3 fee to park all day on Snow Hill Car Park in Nantwich.

September 13, 2022
Nantwich entrepreneur honoured with Insider Media accolade

Nantwich entrepreneur honoured with Insider Media accolade

A Nantwich entrepreneur has landed a coveted place on the 2022 Insider Media under 42 list.

James Sharpe is co-founder and MD of the Nantwich-based consumer products manufacturer My Fabulosa Limited (Fabulosa).

September 13, 2022
Radio presenter raises funds for Leighton Hospital Breast Care Fund

Radio presenter raises funds for Leighton Hospital Breast Care Fund

A Cheshire radio presenter who held a charity night to raise funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s Breast Care Fund.

Kim Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and after undergoing treatment is now cancer free.

September 13, 2022
Nantwich Town U18s beaten 4-5 by Wythenshawe Amateurs

Nantwich Town U18s beaten 4-5 by Wythenshawe Amateurs

By Jonathan White.
Nantwich Town U18 lost a high-scoring clash with Wythenshawe Amateurs U18 in the FA Youth Cup First Round Qualifying at the Swansway Stadium.

Before kick-off, Dabbers captain Riley Capewell placed a wreath in the centre circle in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death aged 96.

September 13, 2022
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a Wilder Weekend at Queens Park in Crewe on Saturday and Sunday September 24-25.

Visitors can experience and connect with nature through a range of wildlife themed activities, from outdoor yoga to a Big Wild Bug Hunt, storytelling, seed bomb making and more.

September 13, 2022
FEATURE: Tips for creating sustainable financial habits

FEATURE: Tips for creating sustainable financial habits

Financial security is a priority for everyone, especially during the current climate, but maintaining healthy spending habits isn’t as easy as we’d wish.

Social media bombards us with products and promotional offers every day, prices are rising rapidly and energy bills are soaring.

September 12, 2022