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New cancer centre for Cheshire patients gets go ahead

New cancer centre for Cheshire patients gets go ahead

Planners at Cheshire East Council have given permission for a state of the art new cancer centre which will serve patients across Cheshire.

The new centre will be built in the grounds of Macclesfield District General Hospital.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich racing driver Smith eyes success at Silverstone

Nantwich racing driver Smith eyes success at Silverstone

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship racer Rob Smith is eyeing success as he prepares for his penultimate race weekend of the campaign.

The Nantwich driver showed at his last outing at Knockhill how competitive his MG6 is after securing Independents Trophy points in all three encounters.

September 23, 2019
Crewe Lyceum panto Peter Pan officially launched

Crewe Lyceum panto Peter Pan officially launched

Cheshire’s biggest panto “Peter Pan” has officially set sail with the pantomime’s launch at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

Stars of this year’s production include Cannon and Ball, Chico, Malcolm Lord, Stefan Peijc, Joshua Wyatt and Danielle Lockwood.

September 23, 2019
Shavington nursery is “outstanding” say Ofsted inspectors

Shavington nursery is “outstanding” say Ofsted inspectors

Staff at a Shavington nursery are celebrating after being awarded “outstanding” status by Ofsted.

Rope Green Farm Day Nursery, on Rope Lane, earned the top honour after inspectors visited the facility in the summer.

September 23, 2019
Willaston WS thumped 7-2 by leaders in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston WS thumped 7-2 by leaders in Crewe Regional Sunday league

George & Dragon returned to winning ways in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 7-2 hammering of Willaston WS.

They won with a hat-trick from Ollie McDonough, and a brace each for Matt Waller and Robbie Hatton.

September 23, 2019

Charity Quiz Night Nantwich CC

A fabulous evening of quizzing hosted by David Greatorex, whilst helping to raise funds for The Wingate Centre (registered charity number 327713) at Nantwich Cricket Club on Friday 11th October from 7.30pm. £9 per person, including light refreshments, for teams of up to 6 people. Prize for the winning team. Call 01270 780 456 / [email protected] to book a table.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich Town handed home tie against Morpeth in FA Cup

Nantwich Town handed home tie against Morpeth in FA Cup

Nantwich Town have a great chance to move one step closer to the FA Cup First Round proper after being a hand home tie in the third qualifying round.

The Dabbers will host fellow Northern Premier League side Morpeth Town on the weekend of Saturday October 5.

September 23, 2019
Future of Cheshire East Council Mayor in doubt

Future of Cheshire East Council Mayor in doubt

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The future of Cheshire East’s mayoralty is set to be considered amid concerns about the role’s cost and clashes with town mayors,.

Cheshire East Council’s constitution committee had been due to discuss changes to the mayoralty at Thursday’s meeting.

September 22, 2019
Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup victory away at Telford United

Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup victory away at Telford United

Nantwich Town produced a superb display to beat their higher league opponents Telford away in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.

September 22, 2019
11,000 in Cheshire East receiving Universal Credit, latest stats show

11,000 in Cheshire East receiving Universal Credit, latest stats show

Almost 11,000 people in Cheshire East are receiving personalised Universal Credit support, latest figures show.

The 10,977 in Cheshire East are among 339,000 across the North West in receipt of the credit, which also includes 13,663 from Cheshire West and Chester.

September 21, 2019
Acton Church to stage September Serenade concert

Acton Church to stage September Serenade concert

A “September Serenade” fund-raising music concert will take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton on September 26.

The concert, starting at 7.30pm, will feature talented soprano Jessica Thayer, accompanied by pianist Sally Birkett, with show stopping hits from Puccini to Cole Porter.

September 21, 2019
Young riders from Nantwich help scoop British title

Young riders from Nantwich help scoop British title

A group of young Nantwich Riding Club dressage riders are celebrating after winning the team of four dressage competition at the British Riding Club National Championships at Lincoln Showground.

September 21, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC welcome Matlock in cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC welcome Matlock in cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be hoping to put their opening league defeat behind them when they welcome Matlock in the cup today (September 21)

September 21, 2019