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Rural bus route for villages near Nantwich reinstated by council

Rural bus route for villages near Nantwich reinstated by council

Saturday bus services connecting rural villages to Nantwich have been reinstated, says Cheshire East Council.

The 70 and 72 services will now give people living in Wrenbury, Audlem, Aston and Bunbury a route in to Nantwich.

November 3, 2020
Group produces fund-raising calendar for Crewe’s Queens Park

Group produces fund-raising calendar for Crewe’s Queens Park

By Jonathan White
Members of “Queens Park Crewe – The People’s Park” have produced a 2021 Calendar featuring photographs of Queens Park throughout the seasons.

Photographs were submitted by members of the group, who have shown their photographic talent within the popular Grade II listed public park.

November 3, 2020
Nantwich Town offers “last” local sport for four weeks before lockdown

Nantwich Town offers “last” local sport for four weeks before lockdown

Sports fans in Nantwich are being urged to cheer on their local team – in the last local sport before lockdown bites again.

Although “Elite” sport such as the Premier League will continue, the Government insists grass-roots and non-league football has to stop for four weeks.

November 2, 2020
Cheshire leaders respond to new national lockdown restrictions

Cheshire leaders respond to new national lockdown restrictions

Leaders from councils and emergency services across Cheshire met today to discuss the impact the Government’s month-long lockdown will have on the county.

And they now plan to bring forward a localised test, trace and isolate system, to be fully operational at the end of the new lockdown period.

November 2, 2020
Cheshire fire crews fear spike in home-made bonfire and firework incidents

Cheshire fire crews fear spike in home-made bonfire and firework incidents

Firefighters in Cheshire are urging people to think twice before they light a bonfire or have a firework display in their garden.

Fire chiefs are concerned the spike they saw in garden fires at the start of lockdown may repeat itself around Bonfire Night as all professionally organised bonfires are cancelled.

November 2, 2020
Wistaston displays Remembrance Day poppy cascade

Wistaston displays Remembrance Day poppy cascade

By Jonathan White
A Remembrance Day poppy cascade and silhouetted soldiers are on display in front of Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The display was loaned to the village by the 35th (Wistaston) Scout Group.

November 2, 2020
Spooky Reaseheath College students raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Spooky Reaseheath College students raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich have enjoyed spooktacular fun while raising funds for their RAG charity Make-A-Wish UK.

A sponsored dress up day, a social evening packed with games, a themed quiz and a scary film night were all part of Halloween activities, held under controlled and heightened hygiene measures at the Nantwich campus.

November 2, 2020
Fire crews tackle log burner incident at house in Chorley

Fire crews tackle log burner incident at house in Chorley

Fire crews tackled a fire at a house in Chorley near Wrenbury today

They say the incident at around 5am was caused by a log burner at the property on Chorley Hall Lane.

November 2, 2020
Nantwich Town win FA Trophy thriller away at Redditch United

Nantwich Town win FA Trophy thriller away at Redditch United

By Liam Price
An action-packed second half saw Nantwich Town come out on top in a thrilling Buildbase FA Trophy tie against Redditch United.

A brace from Callum Saunders and a screamer from Prince Haywood were enough to overcome a stubborn opponent who never knew when they were beaten.

November 1, 2020
George & Dragon hit Raven for 6 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

George & Dragon hit Raven for 6 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

George & Dragon stay in top place after beating The Raven 6-3 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The leaders eased to victory with six different scorers, Terry Cain, Scott Taylor, Joe Duckworth, Robbie Hatton, Liam Lewis and Ellis Rowland all on the scoresheet.

November 1, 2020
St Luke’s Hospice to run “Light Up A Life” event online

St Luke’s Hospice to run “Light Up A Life” event online

St Luke’s is inviting people to remember the life of a loved one by dedicating a light in their memory at the Hospice’s “Light up a Life” service.

The annual service, normally attended by hundreds of supporters, will be held online due to Covid-19.

November 1, 2020
Crewe and Nantwich Talking Newspaper receives cash boost

Crewe and Nantwich Talking Newspaper receives cash boost

The Crewe and Nantwich Talking Newspaper has received a £250 donation from Taylor Wimpey North West.

The funds will go towards the cost of vital equipment, including USB sticks, listening equipment and postal wallets.

November 1, 2020
Nantwich woman’s head shave raises more than £1,000 for charity

Nantwich woman’s head shave raises more than £1,000 for charity

By Hannah Youds
A Nantwich woman has taken part in a sponsored head shave in support of Macmillan Cancer Care.

Haze Birchall, 43, a member of the Nantwich and Border Counties Yacht Club, raised £1,152.50 for the charity.

November 1, 2020