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Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Cup by Chester

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Cup by Chester

Nantwich Town suffered last minute heartache as they were knocked out of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion by Chester.

The hosts hit a late late winner just as it looked like the Dabbers were going to take their Cheshire neighbours to a replay.

October 1, 2023
South Cheshire Chamber says scrapping HS2 would be “disastrous”

South Cheshire Chamber says scrapping HS2 would be “disastrous”

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to press on with HS2 Phase 2 saying a decision to scrap the project now would be “disastrous” for the area.

The Chamber has backed High Speed rail since day one and remains a firm believer in the economic benefits it would bring to South Cheshire and neighbouring communities.

September 29, 2023
Tree of Light to return to Nantwich on October 29

Tree of Light to return to Nantwich on October 29

The popular Tree Of Light is to return to Nantwich town square in the run up to Christmas.

The tree enables residents to remember loved ones by hanging lit baubles on the branches for a small donation to charity.

September 29, 2023
Cheshire Police operation targets safety of people in town centres

Cheshire Police operation targets safety of people in town centres

Cheshire Police chiefs have hailed the success of an operation in busy town centres like Nantwich aimed at making people feel safer.

Operation Yellow Redeemed involved officers and partner organisations taking to the streets of Nantwich, Crewe, Congleton, Chester, Warrington, Stockton Heath and Culcheth.

September 29, 2023
Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England head coach in December 2022 was greeted with mixed emotions among the English fans.

The new boss has had a few bad results since taking the wheel at Twickenham Stadium, but England are starting to show signs of life under the Cumbrian.

September 28, 2023
Hunt for driver who crashed into college worker’s car and fled

Hunt for driver who crashed into college worker’s car and fled

A Cheshire College employee was left ‘fuming’ after she found her vehicle smashed up and almost certainly written off in the car park as she left work.

Fenella Williams found her Ford Focus seriously damaged on the passenger’s side at the college’s South Cheshire campus in Crewe.

September 28, 2023
Bentley Motors in Crewe unveils two new environment partners

Bentley Motors in Crewe unveils two new environment partners

Bentley Motors’ Environmental Foundation has agreed partnerships with two organisations.

The firm’s £3 million initiative to find future solutions to environmental challenges has been joined by The Climate Group and The Rivers Trust.

September 28, 2023
Peacock Railway charity day raises money for Nantwich Foodbank

Peacock Railway charity day raises money for Nantwich Foodbank

By Jonathan White
A charity open day held at the miniature-gauge Peacock Railway in Nantwich has raised vital funds.

The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

September 28, 2023
New Cheshire East protection order targets dog fouling

New Cheshire East protection order targets dog fouling

Cheshire East Council has extended a public space protection order to clamp down on dog fouling in the borough.

The authority says it’s one of three extended orders aimed at anti-social behaviour offences

September 28, 2023
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to open charity’s RHS garden this weekend

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to open charity’s RHS garden this weekend

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is opening its doors this weekend so the public can take a tour around the charity’s award-winning RHS Chelsea Garden.

The garden opens at the centre on London Road on September 30 for the first of five Saturday free-of-charge open days.

September 27, 2023
Acclaimed “Very best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich next month

Acclaimed “Very best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich next month

The highly-acclaimed “The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday October 6 with another stacked bill of top comedy.

Host for the night is Yorkshireman and stand up comedian Rob Mulholland, known for his intricately woven, gag-packed stories.

September 27, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts secured a fine 14-8 victory away at local neighbours Whitchurch in a tightly fought contest.

In form Crewe went into the match having gained maximum points from their first three games.

September 27, 2023
Cheshire East leaders’ letter to Prime Minister over HS2 decision

Cheshire East leaders’ letter to Prime Minister over HS2 decision

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s leaders have written to the Prime Minister over the speculation surrounding the future of HS2 and called for an urgent meeting before any decision is taken.

The government has so far refused to confirm or deny speculation that the route north of Birmingham is to be scrapped as the cost spirals.

September 27, 2023