Cheshire Police arrested 227 county drivers during its festive crackdown on drink or drug driving.
Among those were 25 people in Crewe and Nantwich area arrested for driving under influence of drugs – the highest of any area of the county, and a rise on previous years.
By Jonathan White
The festive season began in Crewe with the town’s Lumen Christmas Lights switch-on and a winter fairy story projected onto Municipal Building.
The event featured a lantern parade led by Spark! – a street show with drumming and dancing to a kaleidoscopic lighting design – from Lyceum Square to Memorial Square.
The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury is planning a Wingate Winter Wonderland event for December 8.
The centre, which caters for children with complex physical and learning disabilities, will open its doors to everyone for the event which plays a key role in their fundraising calendar.
Pupils at Nantwich Primary Academy brought Christmas cheer to the shoppers of Nantwich when they entertained them with Christmas carol singing.
The youngsters were joined by Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson, who joined in with all of the Christmas carols and dance actions for the songs.
Scores of Nantwich and Crewe householders have been entering into the Christmas spirit once more with these amazing lights displays.
Nantwichnews photographer Jonathan White scoured the local streets to feature these festive fun homes.
This year’s Christmas show in Nantwich is enjoying record ticket sales, say organisers.
Polka Dot Pirate show is the latest show from the creators of Santa’s Dizzy Day and Santa’s Rusty Robot.
Nantwich is getting into the Christmas spirit as the town square tree and lights make their first appearance.
Thousands are expected to pack in to the town centre for the official lights switch-on event on Saturday November 22.
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