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Tarporley Art Trail charity event set for The Swan pub

Tarporley Art Trail charity event set for The Swan pub

A “meet the artist” viewing of the Tarporley Art Trail and a six-day group exhibition is being held at The Swan at Tarporley.

The event is part of the Tarporley Big Weekend, where community organisations join forces to allow visitors to browse the village’s independent shops, enjoy performances from local acts and follow an art trail through the village.

September 8, 2021
Bunbury canoeist Stuart Wood scoops bronze in Paralympics debut

Bunbury canoeist Stuart Wood scoops bronze in Paralympics debut

Bunbury Paralympian Stuart Wood has scooped a bronze medal in the thrilling para canoe VL3 200m Vaa final in Tokyo.

It was the 26-year-old’s debut in the Paralympics and the bronze follows a medal-winning performance in the para canoe World Championships in 2019.

September 8, 2021
Nantwich Town beaten 2-0 at home to Hyde United

Nantwich Town beaten 2-0 at home to Hyde United

Nantwich Town suffered another home league defeat last night, going down 2-0 to Hyde United in the Northern Premier League.

Two first half goals from Tom Pratt and Jonah Mitchell are enough to give the visitors all three points at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

September 8, 2021
Cheshire East Council owed massive £23 million in unpaid council tax

Cheshire East Council owed massive £23 million in unpaid council tax

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is owed a staggering £23.25 million in council tax, new figures have shown.

The figure, obtained under FOI by Local Democracy Reporting Service, accounts for the years since the local authority was founded in 2009 to the end of the last financial year in April 2021.

September 7, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich Senior Colts earn 28-19 win over Newcastle

Crewe and Nantwich Senior Colts earn 28-19 win over Newcastle

Crewe and Nantwich Senior Colts earned a hard-fought victory against Newcastle Staffs 28-19.

They put a fine show at The Vagrants in Willaston to take the points against an extremely strong opposition who Crewe had never beaten

September 7, 2021
South Cheshire Tennis league day renamed in memory of former secretary

South Cheshire Tennis league day renamed in memory of former secretary

The annual Slazenger South and Mid Cheshire Tennis League Presentation Day and tournaments took place at Nantwich Tennis Club in memory of former league secretary.

The event was renamed the “John White Presentation Day” in memory of John who died last July, aged 80, from cancer.

September 7, 2021
The Cat FM launches sister channel as home for Crewe and Nantwich talent

The Cat FM launches sister channel as home for Crewe and Nantwich talent

South Cheshire community radio The Cat FM is launching a new sister radio station to serve as a home for new music.

Bosses also hope Cat Xtra it will act as a platform for those wanting to get into radio to showcase and develop their talent.

September 6, 2021
Wistaston Flower and Produce Show 2021 results

Wistaston Flower and Produce Show 2021 results

By Jonathan White
The 38th annual Wistaston Flower and Produce Show took place at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

St Mary’s Church Hall was filled with stunning floral arrangements and there were high standards throughout the flower and vegetables classes.

September 6, 2021
REPORT: Sandbach United FC Women 2 – 1 Nantwich Town Ladies

REPORT: Sandbach United FC Women 2 – 1 Nantwich Town Ladies

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies first game in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League ended in defeat at Sandbach.

The Dabbers were beaten 2-1 by their Cheshire rivals, and manager Chris Broad regrets a number of chances they created to win.

September 6, 2021
“Despicable” thieves swipe loved Minion Kevin from Nantwich garden

“Despicable” thieves swipe loved Minion Kevin from Nantwich garden

Despicable thieves have swiped a popular module of a Minion from a Nantwich family’s front garden.

Rob Cooper made “Kevin” the flower planter about four years ago from an old scrap gas bottle.

September 6, 2021
Crewe Lyceum Theatre to celebrate 110th birthday with new projects

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to celebrate 110th birthday with new projects

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has re-opened in time to celebrate its 110th birthday.

And bosses at the historic venue are planning a year of projects and events to mark its rich cultural heritage.

September 5, 2021
ROUND-UP: Crewe Athletic maintain 100% record in Premier Division

ROUND-UP: Crewe Athletic maintain 100% record in Premier Division

Crewe Athletic maintained their 100% record with a 1-6 win at NHB in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

George Gregory netted for the home side, with Jason McMullan (3), Jordan Amson (2) and Blake Robinson being the marksmen for Crewe Athletic.

September 5, 2021
Guided circular walks from Acton church make welcome return

Guided circular walks from Acton church make welcome return

By Jonathan White
Monthly “Tea at The Tower” guided circular walks from St Mary’s Church in Acton restarted today (September 5) after being suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic.

The ‘Tea at The Tower’ walks  are at a relaxed pace from 1pm.

September 5, 2021