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Appeal for witnesses after beloved pet dog killed in Crewe street

Appeal for witnesses after beloved pet dog killed in Crewe street

The heartbroken owners of a dog are appealing for witnesses to trace a driver after their pet was killed.

The incident happened on Nantwich Road in Crewe close to the Aldi supermarket on Saturday (April 15).

April 19, 2023
Tributes pour in after death of Nantwich “legend” Flash Meakin

Tributes pour in after death of Nantwich “legend” Flash Meakin

Tributes have been pouring in for Michael “Flash” Meakin, Nantwich’s ‘metal man’ who has died.

Flash has been a well known character on the streets of Nantwich for more than 50 years, making a living by collecting people’s unwanted scrap metal and selling it on.

April 19, 2023
Police want witnesses to A530 crash near Nantwich which killed teenager

Police want witnesses to A530 crash near Nantwich which killed teenager

Police are still looking for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage following the horror crash on the A530 near Nantwich which caused the death of 19-year-old Felix Davies.

Officers want to speak to the driver of a black car and white box type van seen in the area just before the collision.

April 18, 2023
New 84 service between Crewe-Nantwich-Chester launches on April 23

New 84 service between Crewe-Nantwich-Chester launches on April 23

The new 84 bus service between Chester, Nantwich and Crewe run by Stagecoach will begin this Sunday April 23, the company has confirmed.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire is introducing the new 84 service following the announcement of the closure of Arriva North West’s Depot in Winsford/Macclesfield.

April 18, 2023
Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

By Megan Armitage
A gymnastics volunteer from Nantwich has been singled out for national recognition for her infectious enthusiasm and support of the club for over 35 years.

June Deeley, 70, is a coach and welfare officer for Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club and has been shortlisted in the Volunteer of the Year category ahead of the British Gymnastics Awards.

April 18, 2023
Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Bestselling author Mike Parker will present his latest book – ‘All the Wide Border’ – at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge next week.

Mike will be at the High Street venue next Monday April 24, from 6.30pm.

April 18, 2023
Nantwich Town U18s win Crewe FA Youth Challenge Cup final

Nantwich Town U18s win Crewe FA Youth Challenge Cup final

Nantwich Town Under 18s have won the Crewe Youth Cup with a 3-0 win over Crewe Arrows Under 18s at the Cumberland Arena in Crewe.

A tight first half brought chances for both teams but was goalless at the break.

April 17, 2023
South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers’ annual Easter Sunday 10km race attracted special guest Port Vale Club President, John Rudge, as well as more than 300 runners from across the region.

The race, supported by Avanti West Coast, was a sell out event with male winner Alun Dight completing the course in 31:53 and female winner Donna Sherwin in 37:06.

April 17, 2023
Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

A purpose-built baby bereavement suite being built at Leighton Hospital is set for completion this summer.

The suite, at the hospital’s maternity unit, will provide private space for bereaved parents to spend time with their baby and family, away from the labour ward.

April 17, 2023
Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Park View Business Centre near Nantwich has started a Coronation Planting of oak trees to mark next month’s event.

It come after the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative in 2022 to mark her Jubilee year.

April 17, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich beat Leighton Buzzard in Papa John’s Cup

Crewe & Nantwich beat Leighton Buzzard in Papa John’s Cup

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Leighton Buzzard to clinch a spot in the quarter finals of the Papa John’s Cup.

In the first fixture on record between the two clubs, Crewe edged a close battle 34-26 on the road.

April 17, 2023
George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon continue to close the gap at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division with a 4-1 win away at League leaders Betley FC.

Danny Boden scored twice for the visitors with other goals from Sean Tierney and Ben Brown.

April 17, 2023
Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

A health and wellbeing charity in Wistaston is celebrating a prestigious award as it launches new initiatives to empower women and protect those at risk.

Motherwell Cheshire, which runs a Community Share Hub on Beech Drive, has received the High Sheriff of Cheshire award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

April 16, 2023