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Rail campaigners welcome Bill for next HS2 phase Crewe to Manchester

Rail campaigners welcome Bill for next HS2 phase Crewe to Manchester

The Crewe to Manchester leg of HS2 has moved one step closer as the legal process in Parliament to allow it to go ahead gets underway.

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and HS2 project champion Pete Waterman toured Crewe station to mark the occasion with new Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP.

January 26, 2022
Nantwich Town keeper Gould called up for New Zealand team

Nantwich Town keeper Gould called up for New Zealand team

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Matthew Gould has been called up to the New Zealand national team, writes Christian Fuller.

Gould has been added to the New Zealand squad ahead of their upcoming games against Jordan and Uzbekistan.

January 26, 2022
Nantwich Town taste defeat losing 1-0 at home to Mickleover

Nantwich Town taste defeat losing 1-0 at home to Mickleover

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town assistant manager Jay Bateman said the home defeat to Mickleover Sports was “a tough one to take”.

Stuart Beavon’s 63rd minute wonder strike helped the visitors to a 1-0 victory over the Dabbers on a cold Tuesday night at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

January 26, 2022
Car trapped under Nantwich level crossing barrier

Car trapped under Nantwich level crossing barrier

A motorist who tried to drive over a level crossing in Nantwich as the barriers closed ended up wedged underneath.

Stunned onlookers and other motorists watched in horror as these images show the unnamed Mercedes driver stuck close to the railway line.

January 26, 2022
Man arrested over reports of town centre “stalking” in Crewe

Man arrested over reports of town centre “stalking” in Crewe

A man has been arrested after an investigation into alleged “stalking” of women walking through Crewe town centre.

A 35-year-old is being questioned by police following an arrested in the town yesterday (January 25).

January 26, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy beat Eccles 36-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy beat Eccles 36-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Senior Academy Colts hit the top of their Halbro league with a thumping win over Eccles, writes Pete Evans.

A large crowd turned out to see if they could keep the performance levels high, and get back to our winning ways.

January 25, 2022
Cheshire East Conservative councillor quits party over “partygate”

Cheshire East Conservative councillor quits party over “partygate”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor who has worked in the NHS throughout the pandemic has quit the Conservative party because of the national ‘partygate’ scandal.

Cllr Nicky Wylie, has issued a joint statement with the Cheshire East Conservative Group to say she had left the Tories “in light of recent national events”.

January 25, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary

PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary

Holly Holy Day events took place in Nantwich and Acton on Saturday, writes Jonathan White.

There was no battle re-enactment this year due to the pandemic.

January 24, 2022
Battle of Nantwich 2022 events in Acton

Battle of Nantwich 2022 events in Acton

by Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton organised several ‘Holly Holy Day’ events to mark the Battle of Nantwich.

The Church was open with ‘Tea at The Tower’ volunteers serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 24, 2022
Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford

Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town were unable to make it two consecutive league wins as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 away at Basford.

It was a good start by the away side, as Connor Heath had the first shot of the match, which went just wide of the post.

January 24, 2022
New @lovelynantwich image sharing platform grows in popularity

New @lovelynantwich image sharing platform grows in popularity

Nantwich people are being invited to share their love for the town by submitting their pictures to a rapidly growing social media platform.

Images that sum up the beauty, history and character of Nantwich are sought by organisers of @LovelyNantwich followed by thousands on Facebook, Twitter and and Instagram.

January 24, 2022
George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston

George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston

George & Dragon beat Willaston White Star to move third in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

They cruised to a 0-5 victory thanks to goals from Andy Houston (2), Nick Newman, Joe Duckworth and Olly McDonough.

January 24, 2022
St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse

St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse

A nurse from St Luke’s Hospice has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Kirsty Sewell-Threadgold, a specialist in lymphoedema management, has been given the honour for her high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice.

January 23, 2022