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Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

A badly injured fox cub rescued from an industrial estate is making a good recovery under the care of Nantwich’s RSPCA centre.

The infant suffered a spinal injury, possibly after falling down an embankment, and was unable to stand on his back legs.

August 12, 2022
Two music festivals to be held in Hankelow and Audlem

Two music festivals to be held in Hankelow and Audlem

Two local music festivals are set to be held in the Hankelow and Audlem area later this month.

First up is an inaugural music festival for White Lion pub in Hankelow.

August 12, 2022
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing on a busy road in Nantwich today.

The accident happened shortly before 8am on the B5074 Main Road, close to the entrance to Reaseheath College.

August 12, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police must solve more burglaries and thefts

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police must solve more burglaries and thefts

Dear Editor,
In Crewe SW and Wistaston, over a period of three years (6/2019-5/2022), Cheshire Police failed to solve a single burglary.

The best performance locally was Nantwich SW, but even there 60 of the 70 burglaries went unsolved.

August 11, 2022
Nantwich dad and son to climb Kilimanjaro for animal charities

Nantwich dad and son to climb Kilimanjaro for animal charities

A father and son from Nantwich have teamed up to tackle one of the world’s most iconic mountains in aid of animal charities.

Mervyn Bishop and his son Ryan, 26, will set out on their challenge in September, and hope to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro on Mervyn’s 50th birthday.

August 11, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber rallies support for Crewe GBR bid

South Cheshire Chamber rallies support for Crewe GBR bid

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is behind a final push to get residents backing Crewe’s bid to become home of the Great British Railways as the closing date for votes approaches.

The Chamber is rallying the support of all its business members and their employees and families to “Vote Crewe!” by the deadline of August 15.

August 11, 2022
Fire badly damages homes on Nantwich estate

Fire badly damages homes on Nantwich estate

Fire crews spent more than 17 hours at the scene of a house blaze in Nantwich.

The fire broke out yesterday (August 10) and around 3.20pm on Blossom Grove, on the Malbank Waters estate.

August 11, 2022
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race returns

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race returns

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ makes a welcome return after the pandemic.

The event is scheduled for Saturday September 10 at the Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

August 11, 2022
Nantwich and Crewe Police to stage fishing and football events

Nantwich and Crewe Police to stage fishing and football events

Officers in Crewe and Nantwich have organised activities this summer to keep children busy over the holidays.

Crewe Local Policing Unit have organised a Football Fun Day and a Fishing Competition to occupy children in August.

August 11, 2022
Ex fireman from Nantwich unveils new “Cooling the Flames of Crewe” book

Ex fireman from Nantwich unveils new “Cooling the Flames of Crewe” book

By Jonathan White
A former fireman from Nantwich has compiled a new book about the fire service in Crewe, entitled ‘Cooling the Flames of Crewe’.

Gareth Roberts, 66, started the research as a lockdown project.

August 11, 2022
FEATURE: Best ways to earn money online: What you need to know

FEATURE: Best ways to earn money online: What you need to know

There are a lot of ways to make money online.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the number of options available, but the key is finding which ones are the best for you.

August 10, 2022
Work begins on new crossing on busy Nantwich road

Work begins on new crossing on busy Nantwich road

Work is underway to install a new crossing in Nantwich after months of campaigning by residents, local councillors and Crewe & Nantwich MP.

The crossing is being build on Peter Destapleigh Way at the exit from the Stapeley Water Gardens estate.

August 10, 2022
Cheshire bus users face further disruption with fresh Arriva strikes

Cheshire bus users face further disruption with fresh Arriva strikes

Bus users in South Cheshire are facing further disruption as unions rejected an increased pay offer from Arriva North West.

Negotiations between the transport company and union bosses have stalled after they rejected an improved 8.9% pay offer.

August 10, 2022