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Nantwich Town earn fine 1-0 away win at Cheshire rivals Runcorn

Nantwich Town earn fine 1-0 away win at Cheshire rivals Runcorn

Nantwich Town continued their good league form under new boss Jon Moran with a hard-fought 1-0 away win at Runcorn.

And the three points have launched the Dabbers into the top three of the Northern Premier League West division.

October 20, 2024
Nantwich Singers to take part in Organ Prom event

Nantwich Singers to take part in Organ Prom event

The Nantwich Singers have been invited to take part in the Victoria Hall’s Organ Prom series this year.

The group will be making its debut in Hanley on Saturday November 23 at midday.

October 20, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Grange plea for new pigeon owners

RSPCA Stapeley Grange plea for new pigeon owners

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich is seeking homes for a flurry of pigeons who were rescued after being found grounded in Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange on London Road have been rehabilitating the birds, some of whom are domestic racing pigeons, after they came into the centre suffering exhaustion.

October 19, 2024
Nantwich Foodbank “Drop and Go” event set for November

Nantwich Foodbank “Drop and Go” event set for November

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are calling on the community to support Nantwich Foodbank at a special “Drop and Go” donation event.

It will take place at Brine Leas School on Saturday November 30 from 10am to 1pm, offering residents a chance to make a difference to families this Christmas.

October 19, 2024
Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding

Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding

A new Clinical Research Unit has opened to help Leighton Hospital staff support more studies that improve care for patients.

The Trust received £40,000 of funding from the Clinical Research Network – North West Coast to create the facility at Leighton.

October 19, 2024
REVIEW: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, by Nantwich Players

Get ready for Halloween this week with Nantwich Players, who present Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde.

Directed by Chris Finney, this psychological thriller is different from anything else I have ever seen produced by The Players.

October 19, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024
New £11 million car park in Crewe makes just £75 a day

New £11 million car park in Crewe makes just £75 a day

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new £11 million multi-storey car park in Crewe is raising just £75 a day in parking charges.

And that’s before the running costs are taken into account.

October 18, 2024
England and Crewe Alex legend Platt teams up with Dabbers

England and Crewe Alex legend Platt teams up with Dabbers

England and Crewe Alexandra legend David Platt teamed up with Nantwich Town to help out a local school.

The midfielder, who also coached for Manchester City, has donated footballs to Oakfield Lodge School which helps children aged 11-16 who are not in mainstream education.

October 18, 2024
Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich are to stage a clean-up around Barony Park this Sunday October 20.

The “Trash Bash” event will star from the car park on Middlewich Road between 10am and 12 noon.

October 18, 2024
CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council and a former mayor have said the council has not been run well enough since it was formed in 2009 and “needs to raise its game”.

October 18, 2024
Everything you can do to make a new home feel homely

Everything you can do to make a new home feel homely

Once the excitement of moving into your new house dies down, the overwhelming looming cloud of actually moving in sinks in.

All the boxes, all of the unpacking – it’s overwhelming.

October 17, 2024
Mobile vs Console vs PC – What appeals most to gamers today?

Mobile vs Console vs PC – What appeals most to gamers today?

The appeal of gaming has grown exponentially since the increase in the number of platforms that we can game on.

Originally it was the most basic form of games on computers and mobile devices, like Snake or PacMan (wow, what a throwback).

October 17, 2024