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Motorcyclists in serious accidents in Nantwich over weekend

Motorcyclists in serious accidents in Nantwich over weekend

Three people were badly injured in two separate motorcycle accidents in the Nantwich area over the weekend.

The first happened on Wrexham Road, Burland, on Saturday around 4.35pm and involved a tractor and a motorbike

April 15, 2024
Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours

Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours


A Nantwich dad is in a gruelling training regime to try and complete four marathons in 24 hours in aid of Cancer Research.

Paul Dean, a teaching assistant, has previously raised thousands of pounds for charities by running 10 marathons in 10 days and a 24-hour running challenge.

April 14, 2024
Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round up

Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round up

George & Dragon advanced to the semi-final of the Premier Division Cup after a convincing 5-0 victory over Sandbach Town.

Zac Billinge netted a hat-trick and the other scorers were Matthew Birchall and Jordan Johnson.

April 14, 2024
LETTER: Ban retail developments outside town centre

LETTER: Ban retail developments outside town centre

Dear Editor,
Ban retail developments outside Town Centre. #CreweFirst says that Cheshire East should ban any new, out of town centre, major shopping developments in Crewe.

There is now a huge gaping hole in Crewe Town Centre where the, doomed from the start, #RoyalArcade development, was planned to go.

April 14, 2024
LETTER: Excellent job on “the Promenade” in Nantwich

LETTER: Excellent job on “the Promenade” in Nantwich

Dear Editor,
It has taken a while but the Borough Council have done an excellent job in restoring and improving ‘the Promenade’ – that area of paving overlooking the old mill race, opposite the Castle Court flats on Waterlode, near the footway to Mill Island.

April 14, 2024
Nantwich Town play off hopes dealt blow in 1-0 defeat to Newcastle

Nantwich Town play off hopes dealt blow in 1-0 defeat to Newcastle

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s hopes of making the play-offs were dealt a blow in a 1-0 away defeat at Newcastle Town.

The hosts completed a league double over the Dabbers at The Red Industries Stadium.

April 14, 2024
Swansway Motor Group agrees franchise partnership with BYD

Swansway Motor Group agrees franchise partnership with BYD

South Cheshire family-owned car dealer group Swansway Motor Group is to open a new all-electric car dealership in Crewe.

Partnering with Chinese car manufacturer BYD, Swansway will open the new BYD Crewe dealership on May 1 on Beswick Drive.

April 13, 2024
Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum have launched three Spring talks which will all take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The first takes place on Wednesday 24 April, from 7pm, called “Accidental Discoveries” by Bryan Roe.

April 13, 2024
Watts Commercial Finance appoints Matthew Murphy as manager

Watts Commercial Finance appoints Matthew Murphy as manager

Nantwich firm Watts Commercial Finance has appointed Matthew Murphy as new commercial manager.

He will oversee operations in Chester, Wirral, North Wales and the surrounding region.

April 13, 2024
Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

More than 70 scouts from across South Cheshire will star in the Crewe Gang Show perform at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 1-4.

The bi-annual variety performance, a tradition since 1938, promises an evening of entertainment and talent featuring Scouts from South West Cheshire.

April 13, 2024
Kinky Boots by CAMS to hit Crewe Lyceum stage

Kinky Boots by CAMS to hit Crewe Lyceum stage

By Claire Faulkner
Kinky Boots is set to hit the stage at The Lyceum next Wednesday.

And the members of Crewe Amateur Musical Society welcomed a very special visitor this week at one of their rehearsals.

April 12, 2024
Mental health project wins funding for new activities for girls

Mental health project wins funding for new activities for girls

A South Cheshire project to support the mental health and wellbeing of young women has won cash support as it launches new activity sessions.

Inspire Cheshire, under the umbrella of health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire in Wistaston, has received a grant from the Pilgrim Trust.

April 12, 2024
How is Crewe Alexandra old boy Ashley Westwood doing in the US?

How is Crewe Alexandra old boy Ashley Westwood doing in the US?

Sport plays a massive part in life around South Cheshire – and this is certainly true for football.

While Dabbers fans are heading down to support Nantwich Town in the Northern Premier League, there are plenty cheering on nearby League Two side Crewe Alexandra as they bid for promotion this season.

April 12, 2024