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South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire

South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire

A South Cheshire couple ended up in hospital after a fire in their home was sparked by a charging e-cigarette.

Jennifer Brown, 35, and Scot Washington, 34, suffered smoke inhalation after managing to extinguish the fire in an upstairs bedroom in their house in Crewe.

August 10, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant earns maiden victory in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant earns maiden victory in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enjoyed his ‘day of days’ at Brands Hatch to earn his first-ever victory in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

The Team BMW star did not put a wheel wrong in race three to clinch a sensational maiden win.

August 10, 2020
Firefighters called to tackle outbuilding fire in Nantwich

Firefighters called to tackle outbuilding fire in Nantwich

Firefighters from Nantwich and Crewe tackled a fire in an outbuilding in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (August 8) at a building on Peach Lane near Alvaston Hall in Nantwich.

August 9, 2020
Tributes paid after death of former headteacher from Wistaston

Tributes paid after death of former headteacher from Wistaston

Tributes have been paid to a former headteacher and key community leader in Wistaston who has died.

John Charles White, who was born in Suffolk in 1939, played a major role in many of Wistaston’s community events.

August 9, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Ridiculous situation with car parking rolls on

READER’S LETTER: Ridiculous situation with car parking rolls on

Dear Editor,
I wonder if it has occurred to the Leader of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Sam Corcoran, and his Labour/Independent Cabinet that they have suddenly become responsible for taking the independence away from some of our borough’s older residents.

August 9, 2020
Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes have been paid to a Nantwich Market trader who has called it a day after 30 years working at the market.

Mary Faulkner has run a knitting stall in the market hall in the town since 1987.

August 9, 2020
South Cheshire sidecar racer Dodd earns success on opening weekend

South Cheshire sidecar racer Dodd earns success on opening weekend

South Cheshire sidecar racer Amy Dodd and her driver partner Simon Horton notched three top 10 results in their opening EMRA club championship weekend.

Amy, from Crewe, and Simon were at Mallory Park in Leicestershire where they competed in four races in the delayed season opener.

August 9, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Pedestrians at risk walking near Wistaston development

READER’S LETTER: Pedestrians at risk walking near Wistaston development

Dear Editor,
I am fearful that pedestrians (including myself) are at risk when walking along Wistaston Green Road alongside the 150 dwelling Bellway ‘Kingfisher Reach’ housing development currently being constructed.

August 9, 2020
Four arrested and two in hospital after Nantwich street brawl

Four arrested and two in hospital after Nantwich street brawl

Four people have been arrested after a brawl between two groups of men in a Nantwich street.

The incident happened on Beam Street shortly after midnight today (August 8).

August 8, 2020
Wistaston musician stars in high profile online videos during lockdown

Wistaston musician stars in high profile online videos during lockdown

By Jonathan White
A talented Wistaston drummer has appeared in two high-profile online videos during UK lockdown.

Rob Richardson is a member of Cheshire Drums and Bugles, the Royal Welsh Regiment Corps of Drums Association, principal percussionist with Crewe Brass and a Primary School Supply Teacher.

August 7, 2020
Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal Sec of State decision to allow Muller scheme in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal Sec of State decision to allow Muller scheme in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal a controversial decision by the Secretary of State to allow a massive housing development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

It means Muller Properties are now allowed to build phase one of their proposed “Nantwich South” development.

August 7, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Raise a mug for Macmillan Cancer Support

READER’S LETTER: Raise a mug for Macmillan Cancer Support

Dear Editor,
I am writing to ask your readers to raise a mug for Macmillan Cancer Support’s 30th annual Coffee Morning so we can provide vital support to people with cancer, who need it now more than ever.

August 7, 2020
Nantwich racing driver Jordan outwits rivals for podium finish

Nantwich racing driver Jordan outwits rivals for podium finish

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt celebrated a Silver Cup class podium finish on home soil at Oulton Park in the opening weekend of the Intelligent Money British GT Championship season.

And it could have been more for the 29-year-old who along with 2 Seas Motorsport team-mate Jack Mitchell, looked certain to take an outright victory in race one.

August 7, 2020