Archive for January, 2016

Crown Hotel in Nantwich to open new-look restaurant

Crown Hotel in Nantwich to open new-look restaurant

The Crown Hotel in Nantwich is to open a new-look restaurant at its town centre premises.

The former Casa restaurant has been converted and is to relaunch as the Crown Bar and Grill.

January 23, 2016
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society unveil concert dates

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society unveil concert dates

The South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society has unveiled its 2016 concert programme.

The society, founded in 1994, performs at the Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane, Wistaston on the fourth Friday of every month.

January 23, 2016
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson said side “came up trumps” in FA Trophy

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson said side “came up trumps” in FA Trophy

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson says his side ‘came up trumps’ against Bradford Park Avenue.

Parkinson described the squad he took to the Horsfall Stadium as ‘bare bones’ and with players being unavailable, first team coach Danny Griggs had to take a place on the bench.

January 22, 2016
Family pays tribute to Nantwich man Andrew Beddows killed in accident

Family pays tribute to Nantwich man Andrew Beddows killed in accident

The heartbroken family of Nantwich man Andrew Beddows, who was killed in a road accident, have paid tribute to him.

The 32-year-old died when his BMW car ploughed into a tree on the A49 near Whitchurch.

January 22, 2016
Family of Nantwich man “tortured” by Belgian police pursue legal action

Family of Nantwich man “tortured” by Belgian police pursue legal action

The family of a young Nantwich man who was allegedly attacked and “tortured” by police in Belgium, have vowed to take legal action.

Elliot Meredith, a student at Bath Spa University, says he suffered hours of “physical and mental abuse” after being arrested in Brussels.

January 21, 2016
Reaseheath College could “combine” with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College could “combine” with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College could soon be combining resources and expertise, it has emerged.

An agreement could see them working in “close collaboration” as both are specialist land-based institutions.

January 21, 2016
Review: “Dial M for Murder” shows at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Dial M for Murder” shows at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
One of the UK’s best theatre companies, Talking Scarlet is back at Crewe Lyceum this week with a classic crime thriller.

Written by Frederick Knott and directed by Patric Kearns, ‘Dial M for Murder’ has everything you might want for a terrific night out at the theatre.

January 21, 2016
Nantwich Town earn FA Trophy replay with draw at Bradford Park Avenue

Nantwich Town earn FA Trophy replay with draw at Bradford Park Avenue

Nantwich Town have earned a home replay in the FA Trophy after a fine 1-1 away at Conference North side Bradford Park Avenue.

The Dabbers more than matched their higher league opponents in this second round clash, rearranged after postponement last Saturday.

January 21, 2016
Nantwich man killed in A49 road smash near Whitchurch

Nantwich man killed in A49 road smash near Whitchurch

A Nantwich man was killed when his car careered off the A49 near Whitchurch and smashed into a tree.

Police say Andrew Beddows, 32, from the Nantwich area, died at the scene of the accident.

January 20, 2016
Nantwich to stage Vintage and Retro Festival

Nantwich to stage Vintage and Retro Festival

Nantwich is to stage a spring Vintage and Retro Festival at the town’s Civic Hall.

The event takes place on Sunday March 13, from 10am to 4pm.

January 20, 2016
Police seek man over suitcase train theft in Nantwich area

Police seek man over suitcase train theft in Nantwich area

Police want to quiz this man in connection with a theft on a train in the Nantwich area.

The incident which involved the theft of a passenger’s suitcase is believed to have happened on a Cardiff to Manchester Piccadilly between Shrewsbury and Crewe.

January 19, 2016
Sixty new jobs as Cheshire Police launches recruitment drive

Sixty new jobs as Cheshire Police launches recruitment drive

Cheshire Police has launched a recruitment drive to bring in 60 new officers.

The Constabulary are hoping to attract applications from those hoping to “give something back to their community”.

January 19, 2016
Villagers create “Porklads” calendar inspired by BBC’s Poldark

Villagers create “Porklads” calendar inspired by BBC’s Poldark

Villagers from Church Minshull near Nantwich have been inspired by BBC’s Poldark, to create a fundraising calendar.

Residents clubbed together to recreate famous scenes from the TV drama and produced them in a 2016 charity calendar.

January 19, 2016