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Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Detectives are warning Cheshire residents after a spate of courier fraud scams have left victims without thousands of pounds.

There have been four incidents in Crewe, Wilmslow, Handforth and Warrington investigated by Cheshire Police.

December 4, 2021
“Very Best in Stand Up” to host New Year’s Eve comedy night in Nantwich

“Very Best in Stand Up” to host New Year’s Eve comedy night in Nantwich

The popular New Year’s Eve comedy show returns to Nantwich on December 31 with a stellar line up of acts and DJ to see in 2022.

Hosting the evening is Liverpool funnyman Sam Avery, whose observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life

December 4, 2021
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players are ready to celebrate the festive season with two productions this December.

This week NP Studio presents A 1940s Christmas Carol by Walton Jones.

December 4, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Councillors should lobby for better broadband in Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Councillors should lobby for better broadband in Crewe

Dear Editor,
I am calling on the local Labour run Town and Borough Councils and the Tory MP to lobby the Government hard to improve broadband speeds in parts of Crewe.

Crewe is already the most economically and socially deprived town in the whole of Cheshire East.

December 3, 2021
Cheshire East forecasts £2.2 million “overspend” for 2021-22

Cheshire East forecasts £2.2 million “overspend” for 2021-22

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is forecasting a £2.2m overspend at the end of the financial year – that’s 0.7 per cent of the budget.

Children and family services has overspent its budget again – something members of the council’s finance sub-committee had raised concerns about.

December 3, 2021
Crewe people dying 13 years earlier than other Cheshire East areas

Crewe people dying 13 years earlier than other Cheshire East areas

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
People in Crewe die 13 years before those in more affluent parts of Cheshire East so the town deserves investment following years of neglect, a councillor said.

Cllr Suzanne Brookfield (Crewe East, Lab) was speaking following an update report on the town centre regeneration programmes at a meeting of the economy and growth committee.

December 3, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich gymnasts compete for GB in Portugal

Crewe and Nantwich gymnasts compete for GB in Portugal

Three gymnasts from Crewe & Nantwich have travelled to Portugal this week to compete in a European competition for Great Britain.

Will Calder, Chloe Gough and Nicole Hazell are competing for their country in the TeamGym European Championships

December 2, 2021
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy beat Whitchurch in snow

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy beat Whitchurch in snow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s Senior Academy battled snow and rivals Whitchurch to land a fine victory.

Crewe were out of the blocks quickly against a big, strong opposition who had definitely come to play.

December 2, 2021
Coole Lane accident in December 2021

Third crash on Coole Lane after road removed from CEC gritting routes

Coole Lane in Nantwich has seen another crash – the third in three days – after Cheshire East Council removed it from its winter gritting route.

The latest accident involved a skip lorry which crashed off the road into the ditch.

December 2, 2021
Nantwich grandmother pens children’s book during lockdown

Nantwich grandmother pens children’s book during lockdown

A Nantwich grandmother who penned her first book during Covid lockdown has successfully published it.

Amy Damatt, of Wellington Road, wrote the educational children’s story “A Puppy’s Tale by Rex” from the perspective of a rescued pup living with his owner and dogs of different ages and sizes.

December 2, 2021
A51 Chester Road near Nantwich set to reopen in two weeks

A51 Chester Road near Nantwich set to reopen in two weeks

The A51 Chester Road at Wardle near Nantwich is on track to re-open later in December, Cheshire East Council confirmed today.

The “slope stabilisation” scheme on a 600-metre stretch has resulted in a full closure of the main route since August 31.

December 1, 2021
Three Stapeley pupils have hair chopped in aid of charity

Three Stapeley pupils have hair chopped in aid of charity

A trio of Year 3 pupils from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have taken the chop for a great cause.

Friends Autumn, Freya and Beth decided to cut their lovely locks to help others.

December 1, 2021
Motorcyclist injured in crash on A51 at Bridgemere

Motorcyclist injured in crash on A51 at Bridgemere

A motorcyclist was injured after a collision with a car closed the busy A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

The accident happened at 5.24pm last night (Tuesday 30 November) outside Bridgemere Garden World.

December 1, 2021