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Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

Top three in Crewe Regional Premier Division earn victories

The top three teams all won in the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division matches.

Square One beat an energetic Willaston White Star 5-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Mike Blundell and goals from Danny Dodd and new signing Dan Croft.

January 6, 2019
South Cheshire firms shortlisted in North West Small Business Awards 2019

South Cheshire firms shortlisted in North West Small Business Awards 2019

A number of successful companies in South Cheshire have made it to the finals of the North West FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2019.

Alextra Accountants of Crewe, Global Air Training of Tattenhall, and Maid2Clean Franchise in Crewe are among those to be shortlisted.

January 6, 2019
Shopkeeper injured in sword attack in Nantwich Road supermarket

Shopkeeper injured in sword attack in Nantwich Road supermarket

A shopkeeper was injured in a sword attack inside a Nantwich Road store in Crewe, say police.

The incident happened in Crewe Supermarket, at around 7-7.30pm on Friday (January 4) where the shopkeeper suffered injuries to his shoulder.

January 6, 2019
Faddiley Monthly Markets to launch in January

Faddiley Monthly Markets to launch in January

Two businesswoman are to launch a new series of Faddiley Monthly Markets in the village near Nantwich.

Kate Harper and Oana Whale have teamed up to promote local businesses in the area at the markets to be held in the Goodwill Hall on Wrexham Road.

January 6, 2019
Nantwich Town draw at Gainsborough in run up to Crewe Alex Cheshire Cup clash

Nantwich Town draw at Gainsborough in run up to Crewe Alex Cheshire Cup clash

Nantwich Town prepared for their Cheshire Senior Cup clash with Crewe Alexandra with a hard-earned draw away at Gainsborough.

The Dabbers were held to a 0-0 stalemate at sixth-place Gainsborough to maintain a one-point lead at the top of Evo-Stik Premier League.

January 6, 2019
Stolen Nantwich dog Mouse found in Anglesey

Stolen Nantwich dog Mouse found in Anglesey

A beloved family dog stolen from a car in Nantwich before Christmas has been found – in Anglesey!

The theft of terrier called Mouse sparked a major social media campaign, and Nantwich Police also appealed for help.

January 5, 2019
Nominate now for Nantwich Mayor’s ‘Salt of the Earth’ awards

Nominate now for Nantwich Mayor’s ‘Salt of the Earth’ awards

Nantwich residents have a chance to vote for people who make a real difference to the town in this year’s Nantwich Mayor “Salt of the Earth” awards.

Current Mayor Cllr David Marren is following in the footsteps of former Mayors in staging the awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses.

January 4, 2019
Popular Nantwich pub to close for three weeks for refurbishment

Popular Nantwich pub to close for three weeks for refurbishment

A popular Nantwich pub is to undergo a revamp this month as part of a new tenancy agreement.

Bosses at award-winning pub The Leopard, on London Road, are celebrating after agreeing another five-year tenancy deal with Joules Brewery.

January 4, 2019
Woman, 58, killed in A500 collision with tractor

Woman, 58, killed in A500 collision with tractor

A 58-year-old woman died following a collision with a tractor on the A500 near Crewe.

Police say the accident happened at around 10pm last night (Thursday January 3) in the Barthomley area.

January 4, 2019
Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage comedy Christmas Carol

Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage comedy Christmas Carol

By Jonathan White
The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) are performing a comedy version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on January 11 and 12.

The show will be at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe starting at 7pm both days with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.

January 3, 2019
Revamped St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” to include men

Revamped St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” to include men

The biggest St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser of the year is receiving a New Year makeover – and for the first time will include men!

The “Midnight Walk”, which has seen thousands of women taking part in a sponsored walk between Nantwich and Crewe for the past 14 years, will look a little different this year, say organisers.

January 3, 2019
Wistaston Scout Group sets up aluminium can collection scheme

Wistaston Scout Group sets up aluminium can collection scheme

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Scout Group (35th South West Cheshire) has set up new aluminium can collection bins in Wistaston to raise money for the group.

The new bins are located in Wistaston on the car park at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane, outside Wistonia Stores on Kings Drive), and outside the new Co-op on Crewe Road.

January 3, 2019
121 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Christmas crackdown

121 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Christmas crackdown

Cheshire Police chiefs say they have rounded up 121 wanted criminals in a Christmas operation to make the streets safer.

Operation Jingles ran throughout December as part of the Constabulary’s “All We Want For Christmas” campaign focusing on areas of crime prevention such as burglary, drink-driving and robbery.

January 2, 2019