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Faddiley move to third in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Faddiley move to third in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Faddiley move up to third place in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after edging a close game with Salvador 0-2.

In a well-matched contest, goals from Richard Ford and Chris Stokes gave Faddiley the win.

October 13, 2019
Brine Leas in Nantwich opens doors for primary pupil “Activity Day”

Brine Leas in Nantwich opens doors for primary pupil “Activity Day”

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to 200 primary school pupils across Crewe and Nantwich for its annual ‘Activity Day’.

Year 5 and 6 youngsters opted to become actively involved in a wide range of practical activities.

October 13, 2019
Nantwich Town suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat on Non League Day

Nantwich Town suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat on Non League Day

By Liam Price
A Kingsley Williams goal 11 minutes from time gave Radcliffe a 1-0 victory over Nantwich Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Just three minutes earlier, Jimmy Lawrie saw a penalty and rebound stopped by Radcliffe keeper Oliver Martin after Matty Devine was brought down.

October 13, 2019
Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich flat

Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich flat

A man managed to escape from a burning flat in Nantwich.

The fire started in the kitchen of the property on Jubilee Gardens.

October 13, 2019
Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

By Colin Milne
The 2019 calendar of thoroughbred racing is a wrap at Chester Racecourse, but plans for upcoming events are underway.

The home of the annual Ormonde Stakes recently announced a full slate with Halloween happenings, the return of the Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza, and 2020 racing fixtures.

October 12, 2019
Environment writer Patrick Barkham to speak at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Environment writer Patrick Barkham to speak at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Well-known environmental journalist and author Patrick Barkham will be appearing in Nantwich during the Words and Music Festival.

Barkham will be in Nantwich to talk about his recent book “Islander”.

October 12, 2019
Nantwich Film Club to screen Wild Rose movie

Nantwich Film Club to screen Wild Rose movie

Nantwich Film Club returns on Monday October 14 with the screening of “Wild Rose”.

What are you willing to sacrifice to follow your dream?

October 12, 2019

Concert for Children In Need

Nantwich Wind Band (part of the Nantwich Concert Band organisation) will be raising money for BBC Children In Need. Joining them will be Nantwich Young Voices and Fraser School of Irish Dance. Sunday 3rd November, 2.30pm, at Audlem Public Hall. Tickets £5 (under 5’s free)

October 12, 2019
Cargo bicycle carries the load in Crewe

Cargo bicycle carries the load in Crewe

By Jonathan White
ACTive Crewe Travel is offering a human-powered three-wheel vehicle for free loans to local groups.

The volunteer group, which promotes walking and cycling in the area, received the Christiania cargo bicycle as part of a joint initiative.

October 12, 2019
Draft plan backed to boost health in South Cheshire communities

Draft plan backed to boost health in South Cheshire communities

A draft five-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of South Cheshire communities has received support from local people.

The plan was put for a public engagement exercise run by Healthwatch Cheshire East.

October 11, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Macmillan hails World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Readers’ Letters: Macmillan hails World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Dear Editor,
This year our World’s Biggest Coffee morning fundraiser entered its 29th year.

In community centres, schools and workplaces, thousands of coffee mornings were held across the North West to raise money and help us support people affected by cancer.

October 11, 2019
Cheshire East vows to tackle developers who breach planning rules

Cheshire East vows to tackle developers who breach planning rules

Cheshire East Council bosses have pledged to tackle developers who breach conditions set down as part of planning permission.

Approval for new housing and other buildings is often granted ‘subject to conditions’, ranging from colour of materials, technical matters involving contaminated land and drainage, and even times and days when construction work is permitted.

October 11, 2019
Nantwich Museum stages Joseph Priestley celebration

Nantwich Museum stages Joseph Priestley celebration

Nantwich Museum and members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) celebrated the life of Joseph Priestley.

The famous scientist, theologian and teacher was a resident of Nantwich for a time.

October 11, 2019