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Appeal for witnesses after vandals smash Nantwich shop front

Appeal for witnesses after vandals smash Nantwich shop front

Shop owners in Nantwich are appealing for witnesses after their frontage was smashed in by vandals.

The damage was done to the Gas Flame Centre store on Pillory Street, in Nantwich.

April 9, 2022
Nantwich Town Council “Salt of the Earth” awards launched

Nantwich Town Council “Salt of the Earth” awards launched

Nantwich Town Mayor Cllr Stuart Bostock has launched this year’s council “Salt of the Earth” awards.

Nominations can now be sent in for this year’s awards which will take place on Thursday May 12 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 9, 2022
Nantwich and Scarborough fans raised more than £200 for Ukraine

Nantwich and Scarborough fans raised more than £200 for Ukraine

Members of the Rotary Club of Nantwich helped to collect more than £200 for Ukraine families at during the recent game between Nantwich Town and Scarborough.

Dabbers and Scarborough supporters have raised £229.76 for the Rotary Foundation UK Ukraine Relief Fund.

April 9, 2022
New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

A newly-formed charity is staging a special event to air views and suggestions on how to make life more peaceful and secure for South Cheshire women.

The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation is inviting women to an interactive forum at the Apollo Buckingham Health Sciences Campus in Crewe on April 30.

April 9, 2022
Four officers at CEC paid more than £100,000, according to TPA report

Four officers at CEC paid more than £100,000, according to TPA report

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Four officers at Cheshire East Council were paid more than £100,000 each in the 2020-21 financial year.

The council also paid out nearly £250,000 in relation to one former staff member for redundancy and pension strain costs.

April 9, 2022
Crewe man jailed for vicious assault in victim’s own home

Crewe man jailed for vicious assault in victim’s own home

A man who seriously assaulted a vulnerable man in his own home in Crewe has been jailed.

John Healey, 43, of no fixed address but of Crewe, had been staying at the victim’s address when on October 5 last year between 2pm and 3pm, he came down stairs and punched the victim, who suffers with severe COPD, four times to the face before he blacked out.

April 9, 2022
Plans for new commercial park at Alvaston in Nantwich

Plans for new commercial park at Alvaston in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a new commercial business park at Alvaston on the outskirts of Nantwich.

Blok (UK) Ltd wants to build six office blocks with parking for 153 cars on the 2.73 acre grassland site north of the Alvaston roundabout.

April 9, 2022
Highways works programme unveiled for 2022-23 in Cheshire East

Highways works programme unveiled for 2022-23 in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has outlined its planned works programme for highways in 2022-23.

The programme includes repairs and renovations on roads, paths and bridges in and around the Nantwich area as well as across the borough.

April 7, 2022
Food lover whets appetites with new Nantwich food event

Food lover whets appetites with new Nantwich food event

A university graduate who fell in love with international cuisine while working as a waiter says he is “super excited” about launching a new food and drink festival in Nantwich this summer.

Michael Johnston, 29, is steaming ahead with plans for an event for all ages at Dorfold Hall showground after a chance visit to Nantwich last year left him bowled over by the town’s friendliness and food culture.

April 7, 2022
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It’s wonderful to see local groups back in the theatre and Crewe Amateur Musicals Society have certainly come back full of life, laughter and extravagance after two years away.

April 7, 2022
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes returns after pandemic gap

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes returns after pandemic gap

By Jonathan White
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes returns to the village of Wybunbury on Saturday June 11 after a three-year break due to the pandemic.

The family friendly event is organised primarily by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and opens at 1pm with the pie rolling from 3pm.

April 7, 2022
Radio star helps launch Nantwich kindness campaign

Radio star helps launch Nantwich kindness campaign

A rising star of BBC Radio was back in her hometown to help launch a campaign highlighting the good deeds of Nantwich people.

Natalie O’Leary, 30, who hails from Nantwich, joined with hairdressing salon owner Steven Burgin to launch “One of a Kind” which will reward local people who go the extra mile to support the community.

April 6, 2022
Nantwich driver Witt’s first Imola race ends in dramatic style

Nantwich driver Witt’s first Imola race ends in dramatic style

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt’s first visit to Imola in Italy ended in spectacular and dramatic fashion.

In race one of the Fanatec GT World Challenge, heavy contact to the rear of Witt’s Lamborghini Huracan GT3 forced an immediate retirement.

April 6, 2022