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Nantwich Players Youth Theatre brings ‘The Roses of Eyam’ by Don Taylor

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre brings ‘The Roses of Eyam’ by Don Taylor

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre is to stage its production “The Roses of Eyam” next month.

It will run at the Love Lane theatre from March 23-26 from 7.45pm each night.

February 20, 2022
Wistaston-based NAR Sports secures sponsorship deal

Wistaston-based NAR Sports secures sponsorship deal

Wistaston-based football organisation NAR Sports has secured sponsorship backing from Cheshire fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa.

The new partnership will help NAR continue and develop its football coaching for children of all abilities and ages.

February 20, 2022
Everybody Sport and Recreation in Cheshire East appoints new CEO

Everybody Sport and Recreation in Cheshire East appoints new CEO

Thomas Barton has been appointed the new CEO of the Cheshire East health and wellbeing charity, Everybody Sport and Recreation.

Mr Barton, from Macclesfield, currently holds the position of executive director and will take up the position on March 1.

February 20, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Closing Cheshire Police helpdesks “crazy idea”

READER’S LETTER: Closing Cheshire Police helpdesks “crazy idea”

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are proposing to close 11 helpdesks at stations around the county, including the one in Nantwich.

Only five will remain open. Each will serve a population of over 200,000. This is a crazy idea.

February 20, 2022
More weather warnings as Cheshire East set for heavy rain and winds

More weather warnings as Cheshire East set for heavy rain and winds

More Met Office weather warnings are in place for Cheshire East over the next 24 hours as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the region again.

It comes hot on the heels of storms Dudley and Eunice in the past seven days, leaving trees down and River Weaver at very high levels.

February 20, 2022
Man arrested after dog attack leaves woman and child in hospital

Man arrested after dog attack leaves woman and child in hospital

A woman and teenage boy were injured and their pet killed after a horrific dog attack in a street in Crewe.

Police say a man has been arrested after the incident which happened on Richmond Road and involved a Bullmastiff type dog.

February 20, 2022
Cheshire East towns and villages could soon host car-free days

Cheshire East towns and villages could soon host car-free days

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s cycling and walking champion is calling on the council to support towns and villages that want to host car-free days.

Cllr Suzie Akers Smith has put forward a motion requesting a communications plan which explains how residents and communities in towns and villages can host a car-free day.

February 18, 2022
Crewe car meet arranged for February 27

Crewe car meet arranged for February 27

By Jonathan White
An ‘Off the rails car meet’ will take place on Sunday February 27 at the Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way.

Entry is free and the meet could potentially feature more than 75 classic European and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 18, 2022
Development officer appointed at Nantwich Museum

Development officer appointed at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum has appointed Ellie Bray in a newly created role of part-time development officer.

She has relevant experience working both as front of house assistant at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, and as exhibition and collections volunteer at Nantwich Museum.

February 18, 2022
Cheshire Police plan to close helpdesk at Nantwich police station

Cheshire Police plan to close helpdesk at Nantwich police station

Cheshire Police are proposing to close 11 helpdesks at stations around the county, including one in Nantwich.

They say the helpdesks – open five days a week – are “seldom used” as more people contact police in different ways

February 17, 2022
Cheshire emergency services urge care as Storm Eunice set to hit

Cheshire emergency services urge care as Storm Eunice set to hit

Cheshire Police are advising residents not to travel tomorrow (February 18) as Storm Eunice is set to hit the county.

An Amber weather warning has been issued for Cheshire for most of Friday as powerful winds of up to 80mph and torrential rain is forecast.

February 17, 2022
Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists in Nantwich are being warned about a number of roadworks on busy routes in and around the town next week (Feb 21-25).

Peter Destapleigh Way/Elwood Way in Stapeley will be closed in evenings and through the night all week, and Millstone Lane will also be closed for around two weeks.

February 17, 2022
Young Nantwich entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award

Young Nantwich entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award

A young entrepreneur from Nantwich has won a national award for an invention which helps visually impaired people.

Anthony Camu scooped the honour at this year’s Young Innovator Award winners, announced today by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

February 16, 2022