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Nantwich Town Council election: Labour Party candidate statement

Nantwich Town Council election: Labour Party candidate statement

Nantwich residents will go to the polls this week to elect a new town councillor to represent Nantwich South, after the recent death of Cllr Norma Simpson.

There are three candidates in the election, which will be held this Thursday October 4 – Richard Banks (Labour); Riddell Graham (Independent); Philip Staley (Conservative). Voters can cast votes between 7am and 10pm at Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road.

October 1, 2018
Hat-trick hero Danny Glover sees Nantwich Town beat Scarborough Athletic

Hat-trick hero Danny Glover sees Nantwich Town beat Scarborough Athletic

By Ryan Batty
Two late goals from Danny Glover ensured an amazing turnaround at the Flamingo Land Stadium as Nantwich Town fought back to beat Scarborough Athletic.

Scarborough put on the pressure from the first whistle, and they broke the deadlock after 27 minutes when Wayne Brooksby was played through and slid it under Fabian Spiess’ outstretched arm.

October 1, 2018
‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military show at Crewe Heritage Centre

‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military show at Crewe Heritage Centre

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military vehicle show took place at Crewe Heritage Centre.

The show featured military vehicle displays including a replica Spitfire fighter aircraft and a replica V-1 flying bomb, trade stalls, model displays, and a tombola.

October 1, 2018

Cold War podcast

Podcast recorded during the recent ‘Soviet Threat’ weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich: https://coldwarconversations.wordpress.com/episode29/

September 30, 2018
Presidents Cup victory for Faddiley over Wistaston Leopard

Presidents Cup victory for Faddiley over Wistaston Leopard

Faddiley had an explosive start to their game against Wistaston Leopard going 2-0 up after three minutes in their Presidents Cup first round clash.

Leopard put through their own net in the first minute, and Will Emerton’s free kick doubled the lead after just three minutes.

September 30, 2018
Leighton Hospital trust earns “Good” rating from Care Quality Commission

Leighton Hospital trust earns “Good” rating from Care Quality Commission

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following inspections of its services and leadership.

It’s the second consecutive time the Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital, has received the rating.

September 30, 2018
Nantwich Museum seeks funding for “Empowerment of Women” exhibition

Nantwich Museum seeks funding for “Empowerment of Women” exhibition

Nantwich Museum is seeking funding for its forthcoming exhibition “Empowerment of Women – a local perspective”, which is due to open on Tuesday October 30.

The exhibition celebrates the centenary of the earliest successes of the women’s suffrage campaign.

September 30, 2018
Howard Worth to run free tax digital seminars in Nantwich

Howard Worth to run free tax digital seminars in Nantwich

Nantwich firm Howard Worth Chartered Accountants is to run a series of events to help businesses prepare for the new Making Tax digital system in April 2019.

VAT-registered businesses with a turnover above the VAT threshold (£85,000) will be required to maintain their business records digitally, submitting VAT Return through compliant software.

September 30, 2018

Concert in Crewe (Saturday 20th October 2018)

Concert in Crewe (Saturday 20th October 2018) – Wistaston Singers and Kipling Singers are performing a concert on Saturday 20th October 2018 (7pm) at Union Street Baptist Church, Crewe. Tickets = £6. For further information please contact David Greatbanks 01270 582819 or Brian Simpson 01270 650699.

September 29, 2018
Multiple factors caused Nantwich traffic chaos, says council highways

Multiple factors caused Nantwich traffic chaos, says council highways

Highways bosses say a number factors caused the traffic chaos across Nantwich this week.

Thousands have been caught up in gridlock as a result of resurfacing work at the junction of Hospital Street, London Road and Millstone Lane, in Nantwich.

September 29, 2018
Cheshire East wheelie bin £30 charge goes ahead after call in rejected

Cheshire East wheelie bin £30 charge goes ahead after call in rejected

By Stephen Topping
A charge for new and replacement wheelie bins will hit Nantwich and Crewe residents next month after a request to look again at the scheme was rejected.

From October, Cheshire East residents will be faced with a £30 charge for the standard 240-litre recycling, black residual waste or garden waste bin, or £25 for a smaller 140-litre bin.

September 29, 2018

Hits and Giggles – 34 Pepper Street

34 Pepper Street hosts it second OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT followed by live music from local acoustic duo, Sparks. 29th Sept from 7pm. Free Entry.

September 28, 2018

Live Music – 34 Pepper Street

34 Pepper Street’s Thursday Live At 34 returns with local artist, entertainer and Ukulele player Marc Gallagher. Playing quirky covers and heartfelt originals this promises to be a fantastic night of music. Thursday 4th Oct from 730pm. Free Entry

September 28, 2018