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Nantwich Town fans honour “Dabber legend” during FA Cup victory

Nantwich Town fans honour “Dabber legend” during FA Cup victory

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town eased through to the Second Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Grantham Town at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Before the game, there was a minute’s applause for legendary Dabber James “Pat” Smith who died earlier in the week.

September 5, 2021
Car parking income for CEC drops by £3 million in lockdown

Car parking income for CEC drops by £3 million in lockdown

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Car parking income in Cheshire East was down by more than £3 million last year compared to the previous year because of the pandemic.

Cheshire East suspended parking charges between March 27 and June 15 last year because of Covid-19.

September 5, 2021
FEATURE: Why buying private plates for your car could be a winner

FEATURE: Why buying private plates for your car could be a winner

A great private registration plate can be a fantastic thing on your car.

Here are some reasons for this.

September 4, 2021
Man seriously injured after pub roof fall in Nantwich

Man seriously injured after pub roof fall in Nantwich

A man has been seriously injured after falling from the roof of a pub in Nantwich, police confirmed.

The incident happened at The Leopard pub on London Road in Nantwich at around 6pm last night (September 1).

September 2, 2021
BeWILDerwood in Cheshire to stage “Glowing Lantern Parade” in October

BeWILDerwood in Cheshire to stage “Glowing Lantern Parade” in October

The new BeWILDerwood outdoor centre near Nantwich is to stage a “Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade” during October half term.

Visitors can adventure through a light extravaganza From the 23rd to 31st October, and watch the story of BeWILDerwood unfold as they journey through the woods down mysterious paths exclusive to this event.

September 2, 2021
Wistaston garden centre publishes “Beetroot the Cat” book for charity

Wistaston garden centre publishes “Beetroot the Cat” book for charity

By Jonathan White
The Rising Sun Nurseries garden centre on Middlewich Road in Wistaston is selling a book to raise money for a charity.

The book is called ‘When Beetroot turned red’ and was written by Mark Cook, who is a family friend of the garden centre owners.

September 2, 2021
Former South Cheshire College student in Great Britain “Mr Swimwear” Final!

Former South Cheshire College student in Great Britain “Mr Swimwear” Final!

A former South Cheshire College student is representing his county in the national final of the “Mr Swimwear British Isles” model competition.

Stephen Staley, who grew up in Crewe and Nantwich area, has been selected for the final as “Mr Swimwear Cheshire 2021”.

September 2, 2021
Fire crews tackle chimney fire at Nantwich house

Fire crews tackle chimney fire at Nantwich house

Fire crews tackled a chimney fire at a house on Queen’s Drive in Nantwich.

The fire broke out at 1.35pm on Tuesday, and crews from Nantwich attended the scene.

September 2, 2021
Tour of Britain race heads for Cheshire East on September 9

Tour of Britain race heads for Cheshire East on September 9

The Tour of Britain returns to Cheshire East on Thursday September 9 for Stage Five of the annual cycle race.

It is the first time the race has come through Cheshire East since 2016 when the borough hosted the whole stage from start to finish.

September 1, 2021

Meditation centre classes in Crewe

Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre is running a 7-week course entitled Solutions for Modern Problems.

The classes will be open in person at Crewe Lifestyle Centre on a Monday evening.

September 1, 2021
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant storms to podium finishes in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant storms to podium finishes in BTCC

Tarporley racing river Tom Oliphant made a brilliant return to the British Touring Car Championship podium at Thruxton as he claimed a pair of third place finishes.

After a luckless previous two events, the Team BMW driver kicked off the second half of his season in style with a silverware-filled Sunday.

September 1, 2021
MP Kieran Mullan backs Nantwich youth club drive for weekend sessions

MP Kieran Mullan backs Nantwich youth club drive for weekend sessions

A bid to run youth club sessions at weekends in Nantwich could help cut down on anti-social behaviour in the town.

That’s the view of Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan, who has backed members of Guy Harvey Youth Club in their bid to increase the number of evenings it opens.

September 1, 2021
CEC saves £920,000 on staff mileage claims due to Covid pandemic

CEC saves £920,000 on staff mileage claims due to Covid pandemic

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council saved more than £920,000 on staff mileage claims in 2020/21 because of the Covid pandemic.

Figures released by the council in a report to the corporate policy committee reveal mileage claimed by staff in the 2020 calendar year was down by 41% compared to 2019, with over 1.2 million fewer miles being claimed.

September 1, 2021