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Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking

Councillors consider clampdown on pavement parking

Cheshire East councillors are considering a clampdown on pavement parking to make walking around streets of Nantwich and other towns easier.

September 11, 2019
Anger after Wistaston landmark tree ripped up by developers

Anger after Wistaston landmark tree ripped up by developers

By Jonathan White
Villagers have blasted housing developers after a Wistaston landmark tree was ripped up and chucked in a skip.

The solitary hawthorn, known by locals as “the tree”, was uprooted as part of the housing development on Witters Field off Church Lane.

September 11, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women start new campaign with victory

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women start new campaign with victory

Newly-promoted Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Women started their new league campaign with a convincing 11-20 away victory at Birkenhead Park FC.

Following a string of challenging pre-season fixtures, the pressure was on for the Black and Whites to prove themselves in Championship North 2.

September 11, 2019

A Crewe Crafty Christmas

We are holding our first ever craft fair at Crewe Heritage Centre on Saturday 1yth November between 10am and 4pm. We are looking for stallholders to join us for just £10 for a 6ft pitch. ( this is not a railway related event) We are planning lots of local advertisement for this event and are looking forward to it being[Read More…]

September 11, 2019
825 plastic ducks race at annual Wistaston community event

825 plastic ducks race at annual Wistaston community event

Hundreds of plastic ducks raced each other in Wistaston at the annnual “Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race” event.

Villagers gathered at the Joey the Swan Recreation ground for the event which was organised by members of the Wistaston Community Council.

September 11, 2019
Motoring: 4 tips on how to get a great deal for a leased car

Motoring: 4 tips on how to get a great deal for a leased car

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September 10, 2019
Wheels of War military show to be staged in Crewe

Wheels of War military show to be staged in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The annual classic military vehicle show ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ rolls back into South Cheshire this weekend.

The popular show is being held on Saturday and Sunday September 14-15 at Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way in Crewe.

September 10, 2019
Vandals damage trees on Hough’s Millennium Green

Vandals damage trees on Hough’s Millennium Green

Councillors are appealing for help to track down vandals after several trees were damaged on the Millennium Green in Hough near Shavington.

They say the damage was inflicted in the past 48 hours, describing it as “significant deliberate and criminal damage to several beautiful trees”.

September 10, 2019
Free blood pressure testing in Nantwich and Crewe

Free blood pressure testing in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire East Council is offering free blood pressure checks to help Crewe and Nantwich residents find out if their heart is happy and healthy.

The move is part of Know Your Numbers! Week – a national campaign running from September 9-15.

September 9, 2019
Iconic tree in Nantwich to be removed, council confirms

Iconic tree in Nantwich to be removed, council confirms

A protected tree in the centre of Nantwich is to be removed, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The iconic horse chestnut tree in Bowers Row car park has been deemed “unsafe” by specialists.

September 9, 2019
Comedian Tony Slattery returns for Crewe Lyceum performance

Comedian Tony Slattery returns for Crewe Lyceum performance

Actor and comedian Tony Slattery is back on tour following an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last month.

And he brings his “Unrehearsable” show to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Friday (September 13) at 7.30pm.

September 9, 2019
Nantwich Town handed tough task at Telford in next FA Cup round

Nantwich Town handed tough task at Telford in next FA Cup round

Nantwich Town were handed a tough road trip way at Telford in the next qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Dabbers were drawn against the National League North opponents and play them over the weekend of September 20-22.

September 9, 2019
Motoring: 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire for one parking space

Motoring: 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire for one parking space

A new study shows there is just one disabled parking space for every 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire.

The new data was unveiled as the new Blue Badge scheme was launched at the start of this month for people with hidden disabilities who are eligible for a permit.

September 9, 2019