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Crewe & Nantwich players star for North of England U20s

Crewe & Nantwich players star for North of England U20s

Two young Crewe & Nantwich RUFC players played a starring roles after being called up to the North of England U20s team for the first time.

Jacob Aston O’Donovan and Logan Lynch had a superb first senior season for Crewe and Nantwich 1st XV and Cheshire U20s.

June 23, 2023
FEATURE: What to do when your spark plugs break

FEATURE: What to do when your spark plugs break

Spark plugs are essential parts of a gasoline vehicle. If they break, you will be facing a repair job and there is simply no avoiding this fact.

This guide has all the information you need about spark plugs and how to spot when something has gone wrong.

June 23, 2023
Popular sports shop “Running Bear” to open in Nantwich

Popular sports shop “Running Bear” to open in Nantwich

The popular running and sportswear shop Running Bear is set to open a new store in Nantwich town centre.

The store is opening in the former Hays Travel and Thomas Cooke unit on the corner of Oat Market.

June 23, 2023
New youth facility on Crewe car park backed by CEC planners

New youth facility on Crewe car park backed by CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a state-of-the art youth facility on a Crewe car park have been recommended for approval.

The two-storey building will house a sports hall, illuminated roof-top sports pitch (MUGA), changing and showering facilities, a café/coffee shop and kitchen and a range of meeting rooms and activity areas.

June 23, 2023
NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

NHS staff from Crewe and Nantwich have been shortlisted for the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

The awards recognise outstanding contribution of staff and volunteers working in the health service.

June 22, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks to appoint new roles

Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks to appoint new roles

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is looking to hire new positions in its team.

The organisations wants a new finance manager, supporter care officer and senior woodland creation officer.

June 22, 2023
Top marks at Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich

Top marks at Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich

Youngsters at a Nantwich dance school have waltzed their way to top marks in the latest set of exams.

Pupils at the Fox Dance Academy on London Road achieved a 100% pass rate with many obtaining a distinction grade.

June 22, 2023
Motorcyclist seriously injured in wall crash in Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in wall crash in Nantwich

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after losing control and crashing into a garden wall in Nantwich.

The accident happened on Audlem Road, close to the turn with Batherton Lane, at around 9.30pm last night (June 21).

June 22, 2023
World Worm Charming Championship returns to Willaston

World Worm Charming Championship returns to Willaston

The quirky famous World Worm Charming Championships are back at Willaston this Saturday June 24!

The event, which has attracted international attention in the past, takes place at Willaston Primary Academy on Derwent Close.

June 21, 2023
Councillors urge MP on action to stop Cheshire East library cuts

Councillors urge MP on action to stop Cheshire East library cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors have called on Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to lobby the chancellor for funding to stop library services being slashed.

Cheshire East Council faces a £20m funding gap because of soaring inflation and the increasing pressure on services.

June 21, 2023
CEC bosses blasted for failing to highlight “pay rise” talks

CEC bosses blasted for failing to highlight “pay rise” talks

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs have been criticised for failing to mention a retrospective pay rise was already being considered when it consulted with the public on proposals to freeze councillors allowances for 2023/4.

As reported last week, the council’s corporate policy committee agreed to recommend that councillors’ basic allowance be increased by £500 a year and be backdated for 2022/3.

June 21, 2023
FEATURE: How to become a property developer in Cheshire

FEATURE: How to become a property developer in Cheshire

With economic growth in Cheshire increasing significantly in the last few years, supply and demand for housing has become unbalanced.

While 76.87% of the required housing was built in 2022, Cheshire is becoming one of the fastest-growing economies and could further reduce the amount of available housing.

June 21, 2023
Nantwich singers add French flavour to summer concert

Nantwich singers add French flavour to summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society is celebrating its special friendship with counterparts in France with a summer concert.

The singers are set to welcome a choir from Macon in France, Arpège à Coeur Joie, who will perform with them at St Mary’s Church on June 24 at 7.30pm.

June 20, 2023