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Midfielder Matt Bell re-signs for Nantwich Town

Midfielder Matt Bell re-signs for Nantwich Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town have re-signed favourite midfielder Matt Bell.

Bell first joined the Dabbers in May 2015 from Kidsgrove Athletic after starting his career at Mansfield Town before being released.

December 12, 2021
Fire crews tackle cooker fire in Wybunbury house

Fire crews tackle cooker fire in Wybunbury house

Fire crews were called to tackle a cooker fire at a house on Main Road in Wybunbury.

The fire started at around 1.15pm on Friday (December 10) and a fire appliance from Crewe were called out.

December 12, 2021
REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

At long last, panto is back. Oh yes it is.

After an extra year of beauty sleep, Crewe Lyceum has opened its doors to a fun-filled production of Sleeping Beauty.

December 12, 2021
Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

By Jonathan White
Staff at Ebenezer’s Nantwich have collected £229 for Diabetes UK in memory of James ‘Pat’ Smith.

Pat, who died earlier this year, was a true Dabber legend, a former Nantwich postman and chairman of Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK.

December 10, 2021
FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

Holiday shopping can be the worst when it comes to creating stress.

We all feel so much pressure to get just the right gift for friends and family.

December 10, 2021
Supt Peter Crowcroft, Cheshire Police

Domestic abuse cases rising in Cheshire East, warns police chief

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Stamping out domestic abuse is a priority for Cheshire Police and the force’s aim is to prevent anyone becoming a future victim, a top officer said.

One in four women are likely to be a victim of domestic abuse and the number of reported cases in Cheshire East increased during lockdown.

December 10, 2021
Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

The family of murdered Nantwich dad Brian Waters say they have “lived in fear of reprisals” for 18 years since he was killed.

Mr Waters was tortured and executed at a disused barn in Tabley in a dispute over drugs.

December 10, 2021
James Sumner - chief exec at Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital sees 16% rise in A&E admissions

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital has seen a massive 16% increase in patients attending A&E compared to the usual 2% year on year rise.

Chief executive James Sumner said the Crewe hospital now had one of the busiest A&E departments nationally, in terms of growth.

December 9, 2021
Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

One of Europe’s most wanted men has been found guilty of the brutal murder of a Nantwich father at a farm in rural Cheshire.

Christopher Guest More Jr, who was on the run for almost 16 years, was today (December 9) been convicted of conspiracy to murder Brian Waters, from Stapeley, at Burnt House Farm in Tabley.

December 9, 2021
FEATURE: Your healthy lifestyle checklist – for a better version of you

FEATURE: Your healthy lifestyle checklist – for a better version of you

No matter what your age, it’s never too late to take care of your mind and body.

And the actions you perform now may help you live a healthy lifestyle as you get older.

December 9, 2021
South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

A South Cheshire security firm drew stars of stage and screen to a special cinema night at the town’s Lyceum Theatre.

Alpha Omega, based on Crewe Business Park, welcomed the director and leading cast members of the British-made independent film “Break” which has won much acclaim since its drive-through premiere during last autumn’s lockdown.

December 8, 2021
Woman trapped after van smash near Tarporley

Woman trapped after van smash near Tarporley

A woman had to be cut free from wreckage after a van and car crashed near Tarporley.

Fire crews were able to free the victim from a van which had collided with a car on the Kelsall Bypass.

December 8, 2021
Wingate Centre and Koala Pups launch charity Christmas jumper

Wingate Centre and Koala Pups launch charity Christmas jumper

These novelty Christmas jumpers are helping raise vital funds for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

The Wingate Special Children’s Trust teamed up with Koala Pups to create two festive jumper designs that celebrate both Christmas and the charity.

December 8, 2021