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FEATURE: What Nantwich’s upcoming fibre internet means for you

FEATURE: What Nantwich’s upcoming fibre internet means for you

Following a plan from internet provider Openreach, work will soon be underway for the installation of a greater fibre network for homes and businesses in Nantwich.

Scheduled to begin in August of 2021, the fibre network is expected to see a gradual rollout until complete availability in late 2024.

May 3, 2021
Police launch appeal to trace man over Nantwich assault

Police launch appeal to trace man over Nantwich assault

Police want the public to help them trace a man wanted in connection with a serious assault in Nantwich.

Liam Neild is from Edleston and has links to Oldham.

May 3, 2021
Cheshire Police to stage Crewe roadshow to tackle domestic abuse

Cheshire Police to stage Crewe roadshow to tackle domestic abuse

Cheshire Police officers are working with Crimestoppers to stage a series of roadshows aimed at tackling domestic abuse.

The series of “Our Door Is Open” roadshows are being held with partners from criminal justice and health, victim support and advocacy service.

May 3, 2021
100-year-old Crewe woman’s bathtub drama wins writing competition!

100-year-old Crewe woman’s bathtub drama wins writing competition!

A 100-year-old woman from Crewe has won the “Grow Old Disgracefully” writing competition with a vivid childhood memory of being saved by a bathtub, almost a century ago.

Irene Schofield, resident of Belong Crewe care village on Brookhouse Drive, impressed a panel of judges with her ‘Saved by a bathtub’ story.

May 3, 2021
Young Sustainable Nantwich volunteer collects plastic rubbish

Sustainable Nantwich participates in Million Mile Clean

By Jonathan White
Community group Sustainable Nantwich will be participating in the “Million Mile Clean” litter pick campaign on May 16.

They are hosting an event at Brookfield Park, Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich from 11am on the day.

May 3, 2021
FEATURE: Two huge lottery wins remain unclaimed In Cheshire

FEATURE: Two huge lottery wins remain unclaimed In Cheshire

We all dream of winning the lottery. But what happens when we win… but don’t claim our jackpot?

For not one, but two winners in Cheshire, this is a frustrating reality.

May 3, 2021
Talbot vs Cuddington (Division One Group A)

Talbot thrash Winnington Social 9-0 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Talbot made the headlines with a 9-0 demolition of Winnington Social in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One, Group A.

Danny Jones netted five, Scott Rankin scored twice, with further goals from Ryan Moss and Callum Bourne.

May 2, 2021
St Mary’s Church in Nantwich bids to create new Visitor Centre

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich bids to create new Visitor Centre

Church leaders in Nantwich are backing a proposal to create a new Visitor Centre at St Mary’s Church.

The PCC says a new centre would replace the existing shop “tucked away off the South porch” which is not readily seen or accessible
for visitors.

May 2, 2021
RSPCA plea to find “oddball” cat new home in Nantwich

RSPCA plea to find “oddball” cat new home in Nantwich

The RSPCA is appealing for a special home for a one-year-old cat who has been overlooked by new owners so far at the Stapeley Grange cattery in Nantwich.

‘Clawd’ was abandoned by his previous owner and has become a little distrustful of people, says the RSPCA.

May 2, 2021
Nantwich Town finish curtailed season with Leek draw

Nantwich Town finish curtailed season with Leek draw

Nantwich Town finished their pandemic-curtailed 2020-21 season with a 1-1 draw with Leek Town FC.

The game was played behind closed doors training match at the Optimum Pay Stadium on Water Lode in Nantwich yesterday (May 1)

May 2, 2021
flooded allotments at Brookfield in February 2017

Brookfield Allotments flooding caused by primary school field, says report

Flooding problems plaguing a Nantwich allotments site is likely to be being caused by a school field, a report states.

Allotment holders at the Brookfield site have been hit by floods over a number of years, with the worst occurring in January after Storm Christoph.

April 30, 2021
Drugs and cash seized in police dawn raids across Crewe

Drugs and cash seized in police dawn raids across Crewe

Officers seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash following dawn raids in Crewe.

Police executed warrants at four address in the town, two in Rolls Avenue and the others in White Avenue and Alton Street.

April 30, 2021
RSPCA boosts partnership with Nantwich Foodbank to help pet owners

RSPCA boosts partnership with Nantwich Foodbank to help pet owners

The RSPCA has expanded its Foodbank partnership to cover Cheshire for pet owners who are struggling.

Foodbanks in Nantwich, Mid Cheshire, West Cheshire and Warrington will benefit from the scheme which first launched by the RSPCA last year.

April 29, 2021