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LETTER: Support #SaveCreweBaths building on Flag Lane

LETTER: Support #SaveCreweBaths building on Flag Lane

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East have dropped plans to build a school on the site of the historic, Art Deco, 1937 Crewe Baths.

#SaveCreweBaths want to re-open Crewe Baths bigger and better and #CreweFirst have been supporting them from the word go.

February 17, 2026
How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the new year underway, it means we are officially in the World Cup year, and as the competition edges closer, the excitement is growing.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the 23rd edition of the tournament, making history as the first time three nations have hosted the tournament.

February 16, 2026
Cheshire East needs £28 million of support from Government

Cheshire East needs £28 million of support from Government

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council will need about £28 million of exceptional financial support from the government to balance its books for 2026/27.

And that’s as well as the millions to be generated from raising council tax by the maximum 4.99% from April.

February 16, 2026
Final serve for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club courts

Final serve for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club courts

By Jonathan White
Time is running out for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club who need to fundraise £15,000 to resurface its two courts.

The future of the club, founded in 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, hangs in the balance.

February 16, 2026
Breathing new life into historic buildings

Breathing new life into historic buildings

Historic buildings carry layers of human experience within their walls.

Stone, timber, and plaster record decisions made centuries ago, shaped by local craft and social priorities. Restoring such places involves far more than cosmetic repair.

February 16, 2026
Shavington Village Festival earns double win at NODA District 8 Awards

Shavington Village Festival earns double win at NODA District 8 Awards

Shavington Village Festival Committee are celebrating a successful awards night after taking home two honours at the NODA District 8 Awards.

The awards recognised SVFC’s 2026 pantomime “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley, which received an impressive 10 nominations on the night.

February 16, 2026
Nantwich Town Women hit Wirral Phoenix for six to stay top

Nantwich Town Women hit Wirral Phoenix for six to stay top

League leaders Nantwich Town Women delivered another commanding performance with a 6-1 win over Wirral Phoenix Women at the Swansway Stadium.

The win maintains the Dabbers’ lead at top of the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

February 16, 2026
Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into parked vehicle on Queens Drive in Nantwich.

Police say the incident happened shortly after 1am today (Monday February 16th).

February 16, 2026
Christmas album hits right note for Nantwich animal rescue

Christmas album hits right note for Nantwich animal rescue

By Jonathan White
A festive charity album created by South Cheshire musicians has raised more than £400 for RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre.

Christmas Tails, released in November and on sale until the end of January, has raised an impressive £411.29 for the London Road centre, beating the total raised by a similar Christmas album in 2023.

February 16, 2026
Top 5 services businesses use to maintain commercial premises

Top 5 services businesses use to maintain commercial premises

Keeping commercial premises in excellent condition is essential for safety, productivity, and brand reputation.

Businesses often rely on specialised service providers to manage cleaning, facility operations, security, and building maintenance.

February 15, 2026
Three games deliver 38 goals in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Three games deliver 38 goals in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Just three Crewe Regional Sunday games survived the wet conditions – but they delivered a massive 38 goals!

The game between Cooper Buckley and Alderman FC was on course to provide with a few more, as the home team were leading 5-1 at half-time when the game was abandoned due to pitch conditions.

February 15, 2026
ADHD experience, recovery and resilience explored in Nantwich talk

ADHD experience, recovery and resilience explored in Nantwich talk

A 60-minute public talk exploring ADHD, how it affects everyday life, is to be staged in Nantwich.

The event aims to show how a greater understanding of the condition can help people manage challenges and strengths of a neurodivergent brain.

February 15, 2026
Hospital Street in years gone by

Nantwich Museum appeals for Hospital Street exhibition

Nantwich Museum are appealing for residents to help uncover and celebrate the rich history of Hospital Street.

A new exhibition called “Hospital Street through time” aims to feature its buildings, businesses, and the people who lived and worked there.

February 15, 2026