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Seahorse swimmers shine at gala with medal-winning performances

Seahorse swimmers shine at gala with medal-winning performances

By Jonathan White
Members of South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club made a big splash at the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy Regional Gala.

The event, hosted by Aquadis Swimming Club, saw Seahorse SC put in outstanding performances to secure second place overall, just behind the hosts.

September 16, 2025
Councillors approve plan for new school sponsor in Basford East

Councillors approve plan for new school sponsor in Basford East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have given the go-ahead for officers to find sponsors for a new primary school which should be up and running by September 2028.

The free school proposed for Basford East on the outskirts of Crewe was originally due to have opened this month.

September 16, 2025
Private firms rake in profits from Cheshire East children’s homes

Private firms rake in profits from Cheshire East children’s homes

Private equity firms are making huge profits from children’s homes while council services are being slashed to pay the soaring costs for youngsters’ care, a councillor said.

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake was speaking after hearing one provider is charging Cheshire East Council £11,000 a week to care for one 17-year-old with complex needs.

September 16, 2025
Deadline looms for South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2025

Deadline looms for South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2025

There’s still time to get in the running for the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 – but the message is ‘don’t delay’.

The Chamber Business Awards, taking place at Crewe Hall on Friday November 14, will celebrate the enterprise, achievement and innovation of businesses of all sizes.

September 16, 2025
Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington

Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington

Villagers have pulled together to produce a new book capturing the rich history of Shavington.

“A Step Back in Time” will be launched this autumn following a community-wide effort to gather and preserve photographs and stories of the village.

September 16, 2025
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club crowns champions on Finals Day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club crowns champions on Finals Day

The annual Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day served up a thrilling showcase of tennis, writes Jonathan White.

Players battled it out on the club’s two courts behind Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

September 16, 2025
Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!

Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.

September 15, 2025
Nantwich Town Women extend unbeaten run with thrilling 2-1 win

Nantwich Town Women extend unbeaten run with thrilling 2-1 win

Nantwich Town Women kept their stunning unbeaten streak alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chester FC.

The win means the Dabbers have now gone seven matches unbeaten this season – six in the league and one in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

September 15, 2025
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor draws big crowds to Applestump Records in Nantwich

Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor draws big crowds to Applestump Records in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought sparkle and song to Nantwich with a special visit to the newly relocated Applestump Records yesterday (Sept 14th).

She was on hand to sign copies of her new album Perimenopop to the delight of hundreds of fans who queued down Oat Market for the chance to meet her.

September 15, 2025
Nantwich CC legend Warrington announces retirement after 18 seasons

Nantwich CC legend Warrington announces retirement after 18 seasons

Nantwich Cricket Club legend Jimmy Warrington has announced his retirement from the game after an amazing 18 seasons with the club.

Warrington, now aged 42, said his body “isn’t what it used to be” and confirmed he’ll be hanging up his cricket whites for good.

September 15, 2025
Science behind weather forecasting: How meteorologists predict the unpredictable

Science behind weather forecasting: How meteorologists predict the unpredictable

Every day, millions of us glance at a weather app on our phones to make decisions—what to wear, whether to cancel a picnic, or when to plant a garden.

We take this sliver of future knowledge for granted, but behind that simple icon of a sun or cloud lies one of the most complex and impressive scientific undertakings in the modern world.

September 14, 2025
3 simple ways to improve your home and quality of life

3 simple ways to improve your home and quality of life

We live in three places daily, and you must keep them in the right condition.

The first is your brain; for this, you must ensure that your emotions and psychological elements are in check.

September 14, 2025
Last season’s top two clash in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Last season’s top two clash in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Last season’s champions and runners up came head-to-head in a tense clash in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.

Both teams battled it out over 90 minutes, but it was a first half own goal that gave Cooper Buckley the lead.

September 14, 2025