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Pride in the Park held at Queens Park in Crewe

Pride in the Park held at Queens Park in Crewe

Young and old enjoyed the free ‘Pride in the Park’ event at Queens Park in Crewe yesterday (June 29).

The event was held with the aim of bringing communities together, supporting diversity and celebrating all aspects of the LGBT+ community.

June 30, 2019
Hot work for hundreds at World Worm Charming Championships

Hot work for hundreds at World Worm Charming Championships

By Jonathan White
Hundreds took part in this year’s World Worm Charming Championship in Willaston as it wiggled its way to four decades of success.

The 40th World Worm Charming Championships took place in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy yesterday (June 29).

June 30, 2019
Cheshire East is tops for tying the knot

Cheshire East is tops for tying the knot

Cheshire’s East marriage service has been voted ‘best in the north west’ for the second year running.

The registration service wowed judges at the North West Wedding Awards held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, hosted by County Brides Magazine.

June 29, 2019
Traffic lights work on busy A530 Wistaston junction

Traffic lights work on busy A530 Wistaston junction

By Jonathan White
Traffic lights will finally be installed at the A530 Middlewich Road-Wistaston Green Road junction in Wistaston in the next few weeks.

Work is due to be completed during July 2019.

June 28, 2019
Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath heads for Nantwich

Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath heads for Nantwich

Former Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath will be visiting Nantwich as a guest at a special sportsman’s dinner event.

The fast-bowler, so often the scourge of England batsmen, will be at Nantwich Civic Hall for the “Evening with Glenn McGrath” night on Thursday August 29.

June 28, 2019
World renowned artist and film-maker completes dementia home project in South Cheshire

World renowned artist and film-maker completes dementia home project in South Cheshire

London artist and filmmaker Suki Chan has completed a month-long residency at a South Cheshire dementia care village to help put together her latest art project.

Suki, whose work has been showcased worldwide from China to USA, spent the last month at Belong Crewe.

June 28, 2019
Nantwich Library to launch 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Library to launch 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Library will be launching its 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge which begins on Saturday July 6.

The theme this year is ‘Space Chase’ – an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landings.

June 28, 2019
Willaston play park closed after assault and rising anti-social behaviour

Willaston play park closed after assault and rising anti-social behaviour

A play park in Willaston is being closed in the evenings amid rising anti-social behaviour on the site.

Police and councillors took the decision after an elderly resident in the village was assaulted on the park.

June 27, 2019
Arsonists torch former youth club building in Crewe

Arsonists torch former youth club building in Crewe

Arsonists set fire to a former youth club building in Crewe.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the building on Mirion Street was deliberately set on fire.

June 27, 2019
Two men charged after cannabis farm found in Wistaston

Two men charged after cannabis farm found in Wistaston

Two men have been charged after a large number of cannabis plants were found at an address in Wistaston.

Besnik Gjashi and Ilirjan Hasani, both of no fixed address, were arrested after police officers executed a warrant on Valley Road, Wistaston, at around 3.20am yesterday (Wednesday June 26).

June 27, 2019
Councillors ignore planners and approve new Aldi store for Crewe

Councillors ignore planners and approve new Aldi store for Crewe

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new Aldi store in Crewe have been approved after developers vowed to spend £40,000 to protect great crested newts on the site.

Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board passed proposals for the land, off University Way, despite officers recommending it for refusal.

June 26, 2019

Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Cholmondeley Castle 14th July 2019 11am – 4pm, in aid of local children’s charity

Our hugely popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Cholmondeley Castle is back for its ninth year and promises to be a fun family day out, in the stunning location of Cholmondeley Castle. There’s so much fun in store including; bouncy castle, Punch and Judy shows, dog show, face painting, traditional fete games like hook-a-duck and splat-the-rat, bear hunt, Play Bus and[Read More…]

June 26, 2019
Nantwich pupils to see work published in new book

Nantwich pupils to see work published in new book

Classmates at a Nantwich school will see their work published in a new book after excelling in a creative writing contest.

Practically all Year 5 pupils at Highfields Academy are celebrating success in The Incredible Diary of… competition run by the Young Writers Publishing
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June 25, 2019