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Elderly woman “exploited” as Wistaston drugs den uncovered

Elderly woman “exploited” as Wistaston drugs den uncovered

Police believe an elderly woman in Wistaston was being exploited by drug users to host a drugs den at her home.

Officers said they uncovered the drug den in Wistaston this week after responding to reports of suspicious activity in the area.

January 18, 2020
Town gears up for Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

Town gears up for Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

Thousands are expected to line the town centre streets for the annual ‘Battle of Nantwich’ next Saturday, writes Jonathan White.

For more than 40 years the troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in Nantwich to re-enact the battle that took place in 1644.

January 18, 2020
Woman dies day after collision with lorry in Crewe

Woman dies day after collision with lorry in Crewe

A woman who was hit by a lorry as she walked on a busy road in Crewe has died, police confirmed.

The 37-year-old pedestrian involved in the collision on the Haslington Bypass near to Crewe Green roundabout shortly before 1.52am on Tuesday (January 14).

January 17, 2020
3 Simple tips on how to deal with workplace stress

3 Simple tips on how to deal with workplace stress

If you often feel like your job is the main source of stress in your life, the easiest solution is to quit.

But, why would you do that? In most cases, stress can be avoided if a person works on improving their organisational skills.

January 16, 2020

American Football training, Nantwich

The local American Football team, Crewe Railroaders, are holding player training and trials this Sunday 19th January on the Barony Sports Fields from 9.30am. If you are interested in trying out a new sport, come along and join in the session where our coaches will show you the skills to play this fantastic game. This session is for our Senior[Read More…]

January 16, 2020
Feature: Guide to the big horse racing events of Spring

Feature: Guide to the big horse racing events of Spring

With a new calendar year – and a new decade – comes a new sporting calendar.

Alongside the great British sporting events this year, will be some exceptional horse racing.

January 16, 2020
Nantwich Food Festival WILL go ahead after CEC car parks agreement

Nantwich Food Festival WILL go ahead after CEC car parks agreement

Nantwich Food Festival WILL go ahead as planned in 2020 after organisers reached agreement with Cheshire East Council over use of its car parks.

A cloud had been hanging over the festival after it emerged in December that Cheshire East had stalled on talks to use its key sites, Love Lane and Bowling Green car parks.

January 16, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC can “win ugly” says coach Farr

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC can “win ugly” says coach Farr

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts’ 20-35 win against Burntwood is proof the team can “win ugly”, says coach John Farr.

Crewe made it back to back wins to move in the right direction up Midlands 2 West.

January 16, 2020
Nantwich Town beat Winsford Saxons in FA Challenge Cup

Nantwich Town beat Winsford Saxons in FA Challenge Cup

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich Town XI beat Crewe & District Football League side Winsford Saxons 6-0 in the Second Round of the Crewe & District FA Challenge Cup.

January 16, 2020
South Cheshire town and parish councils “invited” to help fund bus network

South Cheshire town and parish councils “invited” to help fund bus network

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Town and parish councils are being invited to chip in alongside Cheshire East Council to help improve the borough’s bus network.

CEC recently confirmed it is working with neighbouring Cheshire West and Chester Council to fund a Sunday service for Crewe, Shavington, Leighton Hospital, Middlewich, Winsford and Northwich.

January 15, 2020
Nantwich Museum to stage “Road to the Battle of Nantwich”

Nantwich Museum to stage “Road to the Battle of Nantwich”

Nantwich Museum is to stage a Holly Holy Day commemoration and “Road to the Battle of Nantwich” talks.

Holly Holy Day will commemorate the 1644 Battle of Nantwich this month on January 25.

January 15, 2020
Community Nursing recruitment open day to be held

Community Nursing recruitment open day to be held

An open day is being held aimed at recruiting Community Nurses in South Cheshire.

The event is aimed at registered nurses or third year student nurses looking for a new opportunities.

January 15, 2020

Reaseheath Live Lambing and Zoo Weekends

The whole family can enjoy this unique springtime experience. Children will always remember seeing lambs being born! There will be lots of fun children’s activities taking place including farm competitions and colouring. The Reaseheath Zoo will also be open over our Lambing Weekends and the ticket prices will include entrance to both the Lambing event and the Zoo. Saturday 29th[Read More…]

January 15, 2020