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Duke of Gloucester visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year

Duke of Gloucester visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has officially opened two sustainability projects in ceremonies marking the end of Reaseheath College’s centenary year.

The Duke, cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, opened a Heritage Trail and Centenary Bridge and a state-of-the-art Vertical Farm at the Nantwich college and university centre.

November 10, 2022
Broad Lane Coffee Club secures National Lottery funding for three years

Broad Lane Coffee Club secures National Lottery funding for three years

A Nantwich coffee club has secured funding from the National Lottery to keep running for another three years.

Broad Lane Coffee Club, in partnership with Audlem and District Community Action(ADCA), Overwater Wheelyboat Services and The Wingate Centre, is celebrating the awarding of a National Lottery Community Fund grant.

November 10, 2022
FEATURE: Winter safety tips for outdoor workers

FEATURE: Winter safety tips for outdoor workers

For those working outdoors during winter, there are several safety challenges worth considering.

The weather is colder, rainfall (and hail and snow) is more common, and the daylight hours are fewer.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players are to present two big productions in December bringing “Private Lives” and “Ben Hur” to the stage.

Noel Coward’s comic classic Private Lives will be at Love Lane theatre from Friday December 2 to Saturday December 10.

November 9, 2022
Age UK and Cheshire East warn older people over scams

Age UK and Cheshire East warn older people over scams

Age UK charity has join ed Cheshire East Council in warning older people to be aware of “cost of living” scams.

Last year, 5,281 people reported being scammed in Cheshire, costing them over £20 million.

November 9, 2022
Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

The 66th “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane on Saturday November 19 from 10am to 3pm.

Children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£4 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Staff at Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are preparing for a busy Christmas with a series of local events planned.

The Newcastle Road venue’s Christmas Tasting Evening will be held on Thursday November 17 (6-8pm), with £10 entry being donated to Nantwich District Nurses.

November 9, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer heavy defeat to Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer heavy defeat to Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a heavy defeat to Walsall, the club who were promoted alongside the Vagrants outfit last season.

It was an uncharacteristically slow start by Crewe which led to a difficult first half as the hosts conceded several tries to an impressive Walsall side.

November 8, 2022
Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the serious assault of a pensioner in Crewe.

A 22-year-old and 24-year-old, both from the Crewe area, were arrested yesterday (November 7) on suspicion of section 18 assault.

November 8, 2022
Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony on Sunday.

Several hundred people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

November 8, 2022
Relief for Nantwich Town after much-needed victory at Ashton

Relief for Nantwich Town after much-needed victory at Ashton

Nantwich Town head coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher said his side fully deserved their win against Ashton United.

Their battling 1-0 away win was desperately needed as the Dabbers face a tough relegation scrap down near the bottom of Northern Premier League.

November 7, 2022
ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League latest

ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League latest

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League only four league games were played due to the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

In the Premier Division the only game saw Winsford Over 3 beat Broadhurst FC 3-2 with goals from Tom Stanton 2 and Jamie Dawson.

November 7, 2022
Pensioner suffers horror injuries in brutal street assault in Crewe

Pensioner suffers horror injuries in brutal street assault in Crewe

A pensioner was assaulted in a Crewe street and found with horror injuries including dislocated shoulders and a broken neck, police said.

The incident happened on Gresty Road last night (November 5) around 11.45pm.

November 6, 2022