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Future of The Box live music venue in South Cheshire in doubt

Future of The Box live music venue in South Cheshire in doubt

The future of one of South Cheshire’s only live music venues remains in doubt today.

The Box, at the rear of The Royal Hotel in Crewe, could be demolished to make way for future development, according to regular users.

November 14, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC girls’ teams flourish at Vagrants club

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC girls’ teams flourish at Vagrants club

Girls rugby is taking off in style at Crewe & Nantwich after the Vagrants club achieved a historic first.

Every age group at the club was represented at matches for the first time at the weekend as the U13 and U15 girls played their first matches.

November 14, 2017

Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert

Weds 6th December 8pm Crewe Lyceum Age Guidance 16+ Tickets £27.50. Show & Dine Tickets £47.50 (includes two-course meal and drink in the Restaurant before the show). Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny[Read More…]

November 14, 2017
Car park charging review as Nantwich Pool users set to lose ticket refunds

Car park charging review as Nantwich Pool users set to lose ticket refunds

Council chiefs have promised an overhaul of the borough’s car park charging policy which currently sees Nantwich shoppers pay some of the highest fees.

The pledge emerged today when council chiefs unveiled Cheshire East’s pre-budget consultation report for 2018-21.

November 13, 2017
Nantwich and Crewe residents face another 4.99% Council Tax rise

Nantwich and Crewe residents face another 4.99% Council Tax rise

Householders across Nantwich and Crewe could face another 4.99% Council Tax rise in 2018-19 after Cheshire East Council unveiled its pre-Budget proposals today.

The authority is faced with finding £20 million of savings in the next financial year, while having to fund spiralling costs in adult social care and child care.

November 13, 2017
Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

A charity fashion show is being staged at the M&Co store in Nantwich town centre.

The event, this Wednesday November 15, aims to raise funds in aid of Cancer Research UK.

November 13, 2017
Thousands pay respects on Remembrance Sunday across South Cheshire

Thousands pay respects on Remembrance Sunday across South Cheshire

Thousands of people attended Remembrance Sunday parades or paused in silence wherever they were to honour those who gave their lives in battle.

Remembrance parades took place in Nantwich, Crewe, Wistaston and other villages around the region.

November 13, 2017
Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Premier Division Crewe FC had a comfortable win in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup over Division One Winsford Over 3.

Lee Mellor scored four times with hat-tricks for Tom Finch and Tristan Sword, other goals from Wayne Beggs (2) and Jon Stone.

November 12, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts blitz Newcastle 51-12

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts blitz Newcastle 51-12

Crewe & Nantwich maintained early season promotion form with a fine 12-51 away win at Newcastle (Staffs) RUFC.

It cemented their second spot in Midlands 2 West (North) Division.

November 12, 2017
Clayton and Forbes fire Nantwich Town to victory over Matlock

Clayton and Forbes fire Nantwich Town to victory over Matlock

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Goals from Harry Clayton and a double from David Forbes secured three points for Nantwich Town as they beat Matlock 3-0 at the DCJ Group Insurance Arena.

Clayton opened the scoring on seven minutes as he was played through by Troy Bourne and popped it through a defender’s legs before firing home into the bottom corner.

November 12, 2017
Stapeley pupils build winter homes for hedgehogs

Stapeley pupils build winter homes for hedgehogs

Pupils at Pear Tree School in Stapeley joined Nantwich Green Spaces to build winter homes for hedgehogs.

The youngsters from Yellow class teamed up with Doug Butterill on the project.

November 11, 2017
Nantwich tree specialist called in to aid hurricane-hit island

Nantwich tree specialist called in to aid hurricane-hit island

An arboriculture trainer from Nantwich has been helping in the recovery of the Caribbean island of Dominica after it was hit by devastating hurricanes.

Jono Finlow, who trains Reaseheath College students, is a trustee of DART International UK (Disaster Arborist Response Team).

November 11, 2017
Nantwich organisations boosted by Yorkshire Building Society fund-raising

Nantwich organisations boosted by Yorkshire Building Society fund-raising

Nantwich organisations and charities have been boosted by donations from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

The firm’s Nantwich members have helped to raise money which has benefited the Wingate Special Children’s Trust, Brine Leas School student Harrison Lunt (pictured) and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

November 11, 2017