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Green-fingered Richmond residents produce bumper radish crop

Green-fingered Richmond residents produce bumper radish crop

Green-fingered residents at Richmond Village Nantwich have been keeping fit – by producing a bumper crop of their own radishes!

Grown from seed and planted out earlier in the year, the radishes were harvested and given to Head Chef Wai who is using them in his salads.

August 8, 2021
Community views sought on re-imagining Nantwich Museum

Community views sought on re-imagining Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to stage a drop-in workshop open to all to collect and test ideas for re-imagining of the popular venue.

The workshop will take place at the Pillory Street venue on Saturday August 14.

August 8, 2021
Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex striker Shaun Miller

Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex striker Shaun Miller

Nantwich Town have signed experienced Football League striker and former Crewe Alexandra star Shaun Miller.

The Crewe academy product has amassed more than 450 football league appearances, scoring 102 goals in his 15-year career

August 6, 2021
Crewe Pride in the Park postponed to Saturday September 25

Crewe Pride in the Park postponed to Saturday September 25

Crewe Pride in the Park will now be held on Saturday September 25, organisers have announced.

The virtual event had initially been planned for August 14.

August 6, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Stop further consultation on parish abolition

READER’S LETTER: Stop further consultation on parish abolition

Dear Editor,
In the three Parish Polls on the 10/6/21, residents voted by massive majorities against the changes proposed by the Cheshire East Council.

August 6, 2021
Wybunbury man badly injured in A49 crash

Wybunbury man badly injured in A49 crash

A Wybunbury man has been badly injured in a two-vehicle crash on the A49 at Bickley Moss.

Police say the 32-year-old was driving an orange Ford Ranger when it was in collision with a red VW Golf on the A49 Whitchurch Road.

August 5, 2021
Police trace man over “sword” incident in Stapeley

Police trace man over “sword” incident in Stapeley

Police say they have traced a man allegedly seen wielding a sword on the Stapeley estate in Nantwich, which turned out to be a stick wrapped in black tape.

Armed police and helicopter swooped over Stapeley last night (August 4) as the drama unfolded.

August 5, 2021
Nantwich Bookshop thief steals tips and charity boxes

Nantwich Bookshop thief steals tips and charity boxes

A mindless yob smashed into the Nantwich Bookshop and stole tips left for hard-working staff.

Owners of the popular High Street outlet in the town centre arrived in the morning to find the front door window smashed apart.

August 5, 2021
Cheshire East pay out thousands on room hire for meetings

Cheshire East pay out thousands on room hire for meetings

by Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has paid nearly £3,000 to hire buildings for meetings since the government scrapped online decision-making meetings for councils.

So far the local authority has had to hire out non-council owned buildings seven times at a cost of £2,891 so councillors could meet face-to-face and comply with Covid-19 restrictions.

August 4, 2021
Cheshire MPs push for Leighton Hospital funding from Government

Cheshire MPs push for Leighton Hospital funding from Government

Cheshire MPs are urging the Government to select Leighton Hospital as one of eight in the country to benefit from a multi-billion pound building programme.

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan, Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson, and Congleton MP Fiona Bruce say they have written a joint letter to new Health Secretary Sajid Javid.

August 4, 2021
Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant suffers on return to Oulton Park

Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant suffers on return to Oulton Park

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant was left singing the praises of his team and volunteer marshals on his return to his local Oulton Park circuit.

But it was ultimately a Sunday to forget for Oliphant in the latest round of Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

August 4, 2021
Nantwich firm Joseph Heler Cheese launches recruitment drive

Nantwich firm Joseph Heler Cheese launches recruitment drive

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler are providing a local jobs boost as they look to recruit 60 new employees.

They are recruiting for 60 roles at their Hatherton headquarters in the run up to the Christmas peak.

August 4, 2021
Local poet to perform at The Granary in Nantwich

Local poet to perform at The Granary in Nantwich

Local poet Steven Langstaff will be performing live at The Granary in Nantwich on August 19.

Steven, originally from Hull, has lived in Nantwich for five years and has previously performed twice at the Edinburgh Fringe.

August 3, 2021