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Retail park and Macon Way remain closed after serious blaze in Crewe

Macon Way and Grand Junction Retail Park remain closed this morning after a serious fire engulfed the disused Macon House last night.

Police said today emergency services remain in attendance at the scene of the blaze close to the town’s fire station and the McDonald’s restaurant.

September 29, 2017
Major building blaze in Crewe causes traffic chaos across the town

Major building blaze in Crewe causes traffic chaos across the town

A major fire in a disused building on Macon Way in Crewe, just yards from the town’s fire station, has caused major delays and closures across the area at peak hour tonight.

The fire started shortly before 5pm, with some witnesses claiming they saw youths running from the scene.

September 28, 2017
Charlie Baker to headline latest Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich

Charlie Baker to headline latest Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich

Fans’ favourite Charlie Baker is back in Nantwich next week to headline the latest ‘Very Best in Stand Up’.

The brilliant Baker’s delivery style has earned him a reputation as one the top showmen in the UK.

September 27, 2017
Cheshire Police Cannabis warning after drug farm found in Crewe

Cheshire Police Cannabis warning after drug farm found in Crewe

Cheshire Police are warning landlords to be cautious after officers unearthed a large Cannabis factory at a property in Crewe.

Police were called to reports of suspicious activity at an address on Walthall Street at the weekend.

September 27, 2017
Bank staff chip in to help Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre

Bank staff chip in to help Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre

Staff from Barclays bank cashed in their calculators and pens to help out at Nantwich RSPCA wildlife centre.

The bank has been a charity partner to the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery, in Stapeley, for the last five years.

September 27, 2017
Wheels of War military vehicle show pulls in the crowds

Wheels of War military vehicle show pulls in the crowds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the annual ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military vehicle show at Crewe Heritage Centre.

The show featured military vehicle displays, trade stalls, model displays, and a tombola.

September 27, 2017
Former Nantwich kick-boxer marks 20-year milestone at security firm

Former Nantwich kick-boxer marks 20-year milestone at security firm

A former kick-boxer from Nantwich is celebrating 20 years at the helm of one of Cheshire’s biggest security firms.

Ken Lawton, owner of Alpha Omega Securities, welcomed more than 100 people including TV celebrity Ross Kemp to his anniversary dinner at the town’s Residence Bar and Restaurant.

September 26, 2017
Roman necklace sells for £28,000 at Nantwich auction

Roman necklace sells for £28,000 at Nantwich auction

A Roman necklace sold for a whopping £28,000 at a remarkable auction in Nantwich.

Countless bidders on the internet, on the phone and in person at Peter Wilson auction house on Market Street witnessed the sale of the important intaglio-set necklace.

September 26, 2017
Nantwich care home family fun day raises funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Nantwich care home family fun day raises funds for Alzheimer’s Society

A family fun day at Brookfield House residential home in Nantwich has helped to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Nantwich firms clubbed together to donate prizes for the event at the home off Shrewbridge Road.

September 26, 2017
Nantwich Town Youth Team progress in FA Youth Cup with victory over Southport

Nantwich Town Youth Team progress in FA Youth Cup with victory over Southport

Nantwich Town youth side are following in the footsteps of the first team after defeating Southport at the Weaver Stadium in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup.

Manager Lyndon Wain saw his side progress after a strong performance to defeat the visitors 3-1.

September 26, 2017

Dance Double Bill at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe

Charlie Morrissey & Paula Hampson Dance Double Bill 10 October 7.30pm Axis Arts Centre http://www.axisartscentre.org.uk/?ai1ec_event=charlie-morrissey-paula-hampson-dance-double-bill&instance_id=2187 On Off/What’s not there by Charlie Morrissey ‘On off’ is a performance that came from a desire to simplify things. It is composed from basic measures of light and dark, a performer, and a box of things to accompany him. ‘What’s not there’ is a[Read More…]

September 26, 2017
Mr Dabber Town Trail prize winners unveiled

Mr Dabber Town Trail prize winners unveiled

Winners of the Mr Dabber Town Trail from this year’s Nantwich Food festival have been unveiled.

It was the second year the Mr Dabber Town Trail took place, and proved a big hit.

September 25, 2017
Celebrities canoe along Nantwich waterways in Stand Up To Cancer challenge

Celebrities canoe along Nantwich waterways in Stand Up To Cancer challenge

Celebrities swapped dry land for waterways around Nantwich in an epic canoe challenge to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

Actor Tyger Drew-Honey, TV presenter Anthea Turner, actress and presenter Natalie Anderson, TV and radio presenter Jake Humphrey and You Tuber Jack Maynard paddled through Nantwich via Aqueduct Marina, The Outlanes, Church Minshull.

September 25, 2017