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Crewe Athletic take over as leaders of Regional Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Athletic take over as leaders of Regional Sunday Premier Division

There are new leaders in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division as Crewe Athletic reached the summit with a 3-0 win at Betley FC.

A brace from Jordan Amson and a third by Ed Hilditch secured top spot for Athletic.

September 18, 2018
MP Laura Smith champions Back British Farming Day in Westminster

MP Laura Smith champions Back British Farming Day in Westminster

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP has thrown her support behind the Back British Farming Day in Westminster.

Farmers play a key role in producing food and caring for the countryside, and employ thousands across Cheshire.

September 18, 2018
Nantwich couple launch new Gourmet Supper Club at Olea Cafe

Nantwich couple launch new Gourmet Supper Club at Olea Cafe

A pair of Nantwich foodies are putting supper and socialising on the menu with the launch of a new dining club.

The Gourmet Supper Club will offer a chance to make new friends and enjoy fine food at pop-up events across Crewe and Nantwich.

September 18, 2018
Paul Young and Los Pacaminos to perform live in Nantwich

Paul Young and Los Pacaminos to perform live in Nantwich

Paul Young & Los Pacaminos will perform a one-off concert at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

The London-based seven-piece Americana group includes the familiar face and sound of Young, one of the UK’s finest and best loved vocalists.

September 17, 2018
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Boat races

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Boat races

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers gathered for Wistaston’s annual Duck and Boat races – after the original event was rained off.

The 23rd Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race took place at the Joey the Swan Recreation ground, with guests of honour the Rose Queen Poppy Bellingham and her Consort.

September 17, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts edged out by Camp Hill in narrow defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts edged out by Camp Hill in narrow defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts missed a last gasp penalty kick as they were narrowly beaten 25-27 at home to Camp Hill.

But it was a much-improved performance for the Vagrants side against a team relegation from the higher Midlands 1 league last season.

September 17, 2018
Crewe Police Station could close and officers moved to new fire station site

Crewe Police Station could close and officers moved to new fire station site

A plan is being considered to close Crewe Police Station near the Civic Centre and move all officers and staff to a new joint site at Crewe Fire Station.

Cheshire Fire Authority members are being encouraged to back the plan for a joint fire and police facility.

September 17, 2018
Team Lewis Trust to stage charity ball at bet365 Stadium

Team Lewis Trust to stage charity ball at bet365 Stadium

The family of tragic Lewis Crossley, who died of leukaemia, are to stage a charity ball in his name next month.

Lewis, a pupil at Wybunbury Delves Primary, died after a brave battle with the disease.

September 17, 2018
M&Co Nantwich to stage charity fashion show

M&Co Nantwich to stage charity fashion show

Staff at the M&Co store in Nantwich are to stage a charity fashion show in aid of Tenovus on September 20.

The event, which starts at 7pm at the High Street shop, will feature the retailer’s transitional 18 collections.

September 17, 2018
Beer fans enjoy 6th ‘Crewe Rail Ale Festival’

Beer fans enjoy 6th ‘Crewe Rail Ale Festival’

By Jonathan White
Beer fans tucked in to the 6th ‘Crewe Rail Ale Festival’ at Crewe Heritage Centre.

There was a choice of more than 60 beers and ciders/perries in different styles and strengths, plus free soft drinks for children and designated drivers.

September 16, 2018
Tarporley primary school to take on 100 more pupils after expansion

Tarporley primary school to take on 100 more pupils after expansion

A £1.5 million project to extend and remodel Tarporley Church of England School to cater for rising pupil numbers has been completed.

The school in Park Road now features four new classrooms, a larger hall, new entrance, multi use games area and playground.

September 16, 2018
Cheshire East Council to outline latest air quality plan

Cheshire East Council to outline latest air quality plan

Cheshire East Council’s local air quality strategy is to be reviewed this week in a bid to tackle 17 areas of the borough needing improvement.

The strategy, to be discussed by the authority’s environment and regeneration overview and scrutiny committee tomorrow (September 17), comes after a damning report in 2017 said air quality figures had been “deliberately manipulated”.

September 16, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 4-1 win over Whitby Town

Nantwich Town ease to 4-1 win over Whitby Town

A fine second-half performance saw Nantwich Town cruise to a 4-1 victory over visitors Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium.

A double from Jamie Lawrie and further goals from Joe Mwasile and Nathan Cotterell moved the Dabbers into the top half of the Evo Stik Premier League table.

September 16, 2018