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Latest round-up of Crewe Regional Sunday League games

Latest round-up of Crewe Regional Sunday League games

Sandbach Town and Cooper Buckley drew 2-2 in the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division matches.

The home side took an early lead through Tom Cotton, but were second best for much of the game as Cooper Buckley went into a 1-2 lead with goals from Blake Robinson and Harry Griffiths.

November 6, 2023
Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

By Jonathan White
The family of Barbara Warrington, one of Seahorse Swimming Club’s founder members, visited Crewe Lifestyle Centre to present a cheque to the club in her memory.

Barbara, who died in August, volunteered at Seahorse from 1956 until 2001, where she spent most of her time in the role of chief instructor.

November 6, 2023
Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

A man was arrested after windows at a Nantwich pub were smashed and people inside threatened, say police.

The incident happened at the Vine Inn on Hospital Street.

November 5, 2023
LETTER: Cheshire Police out of touch with residents

LETTER: Cheshire Police out of touch with residents

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are totally out of touch with the residents of Crewe.

Crewe residents want crime detected and criminals taken off the street.

November 5, 2023
LETTER: Crewe Alex – FA Cup twilight robbery

LETTER: Crewe Alex – FA Cup twilight robbery

The Alex were robbed. How can they have 6 minutes (plus 13%) added time on top of 45 minutes and then go an extra 1.07 minutes over the 6.

There were substitutes but that is the part of the game today so should be included as part of the match.

November 5, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

The annual Nantwich Christmas lights switch on will take place on November 17.

Nantwich Town Council has unveiled the details of the event which attracts thousands of people to the town centre.

November 5, 2023
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display, amid warnings future events could be in doubt due to a lack of volunteers.

The event last night (November 4) took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground/Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 5, 2023
Nantwich Town slump to 0-1 home defeat to Newcastle Town

Nantwich Town slump to 0-1 home defeat to Newcastle Town

Nantwich Town’s stumbling league campaign took another hit yesterday with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle Town.

The loss leaves the Dabbers third from bottom, but they do have some games in hand over teams around them.

November 5, 2023
Willaston woman completes Sahara Desert charity trek

Willaston woman completes Sahara Desert charity trek

By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman has successfully trekked across the Sahara Desert to raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Sarah Iggo, 46, trekked in the far south of Morocco during October half-term and has smashed her fundraising target of £1,700 by raising over £2,500.

November 4, 2023
Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

A new police station is to be built to serve Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire Police has revealed.

The station will be built on land off David Whitby Way, near to the A500 Shavington bypass.

November 4, 2023
New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

A new service launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) aims to offer patients treatment at home and avoid hospital admission.

The virtual ward service is provided by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), as part of a programme of NHS virtual wards that is rolling out across the UK.

November 4, 2023
Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 67th annual Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on November 18.

The event will run from 10am to 3pm, and children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£5 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 3, 2023
Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Volunteer police officers in Cheshire are being given the option to be equipped with Tasers.

Cheshire Police is set to become the first Home Office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with the weapons.

November 3, 2023