Archive for April, 2015

Crime in Cheshire falls by almost 4%, latest ONS figures show

Crime in Cheshire falls by almost 4%, latest ONS figures show

Cheshire has recorded sixth largest fall in crime across England and Wales, latest figures show.

Statistics from Office of National Statistics (ONS) show crime is down by 3.9% in Cheshire – more than 2,000 fewer crime victims.

April 23, 2015
Nantwich Town Crier calls for more ladies to join hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich Town Crier calls for more ladies to join hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich Town Crier John Parsons joined these ladies in calling for more people to sign up to the Midnight Walk in aid of their local hospice.

The women all work for Business Training & Consultancy Ltd in Crewe and are taking part together.

April 23, 2015
Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone

Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone

A Nantwich mum is hoping to trace a couple who found and handed in their daughter’s missing iPhone.

Julie Pemberton, from Stapeley, is keen to thank the good samaritans who found daughter Emma’s iPhone 5s near the Airman’s Memorial (pictured) by the River Weaver.

April 23, 2015
Trakglobal motor company expands on Crewe Business Park

Trakglobal motor company expands on Crewe Business Park

A South Cheshire company which fits the ‘black box’ to motor cars, has expanded after moving premises.

Trakglobal Crewe has been delivering telematics solutions including the ‘black box’ fitted to motors cars for the insurance, rental, fleet and automotive industries since 2009.

April 22, 2015
Driver arrested after car crash on Davenport Avenue, Nantwich

Driver arrested after car crash on Davenport Avenue, Nantwich

A driver is in custody after a car flipped over onto its roof in a crash on Davenport Avenue, Nantwich.

No other vehicles were involved in the incident which happened shortly before midnight last night (April 21).

April 22, 2015
Multi-million pound revamp plan of Crewe bus station and shops unveiled

Multi-million pound revamp plan of Crewe bus station and shops unveiled

Crewe town centre could undergo its biggest revamp in years after council chiefs moved to buy the rundown bus station and neighbouring shops.

The area could be turned into a larger cinema, restaurants, a hotel and new bus interchange, it has emerged.

April 21, 2015
Fire crews battle chip shop blaze in Welsh Row, Nantwich

Fire crews battle chip shop blaze in Welsh Row, Nantwich

Fire crews have battled a blaze in a chip shop in Nantwich.

One woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation as the fire broke out at Welsh Row chippy.

April 21, 2015
Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic have been crowned the Crewe FA Sunday Vase champions.

Wistaston won a tightly-fought contest 1-0 over Rising Sun, thanks to an extra-time goal from James Burden.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Rail users in Nantwich and surrounding villages are being warned of timetable changes by Arriva Trains Wales next month.

ATW says the changes, from May 17 onwards, will improve service and frequency “for many passengers”.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

The flags and bunting are out in Nantwich town centre as preparations gather pace to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

May 8 will mark the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.

April 21, 2015
The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society

The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society

By Claire Faulkner
The film version of ‘The Sound of Music’ celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

And to celebrate, Crewe Amateur Musical Society is getting ready to bring the well-loved show to the Lyceum Theatre.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich Cricket Club scorer battles to keep up with Liam Livingstone!

Nantwich Cricket Club scorer battles to keep up with Liam Livingstone!

Nantwich Cricket Club’s scorer faced a battle of his own as all-rounder Liam Livingstone batted his way into the record books.

Steve Bebe had the job of marking the scorecard as 21-year-old Livingstone smashed an astonishing 350 runs off just 138 balls at Whitehouse Lane.

April 20, 2015
Major road junction upgrade in Nantwich completed

Major road junction upgrade in Nantwich completed

A major road junction upgrade in Nantwich has been completed, ending weeks of disruption.

Work to the junction of Barony Road and Beam Street began in March to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and support traffic flow.

April 20, 2015