Archive for April, 2016

Motorcyclist killed in A41 collision near Malpas, Cheshire

Motorcyclist killed in A41 collision near Malpas, Cheshire

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on the A41 in Cheshire, police have confirmed.

The collision happened on Whitchurch Road in Malpas at about 1.30pm yesterday (April 10).

April 11, 2016
Nantwich woman returns to college to share beauty business success

Nantwich woman returns to college to share beauty business success

Former student Sarah Dunn came back to her college roots to share the secrets behind her make up success.

Stylish Sarah, from Nantwich, now runs her own beauty business, Sarah Dunn Make Up & Beauty.

April 11, 2016
Willaston White Star reach Presidents Cup to face Rising Sun

Willaston White Star reach Presidents Cup to face Rising Sun

The final of the Presidents Cup will be between Willaston White Star and Rising Sun.

Willaston had a convincing 4-1 win over Crewe Athletic, with goals from Evans (2), Moat and Duncan.

April 10, 2016
Tarporley Decibellas choir launch Italian Tour programme

Tarporley Decibellas choir launch Italian Tour programme

Tarporley-based choir Decibellas brought the Amalfi sunshine to Cheshire when they launched their Italian Tour Programme to a packed venue.

St Boniface Church in Bunbury, dressed with lemon yellow flowers and adorned in green, white and red bunting, hosted the concert.

April 10, 2016
Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at title-chasing Darlington

Nantwich Town narrowly beaten 2-1 away at title-chasing Darlington

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town were unlucky to be left empty-handed after title-chasing Darlington held on to their 2-1 lead after going down to ten men.

Darlington opened the scoring with Stephen Thompson just before the break but Nantwich responded shortly after the restart through a Matt Bell free-kick.

April 9, 2016
Review: Crewe Amateur Musical Society’s ‘Oliver’ at Lyceum

Review: Crewe Amateur Musical Society’s ‘Oliver’ at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The young stars of Crewe Amateur Musical Society hit the stage at The Lyceum this week for the opening night of ‘Oliver’.

The well-known and well-loved story of a young runaway who falls in with a gang of thieves and pick pockets.

April 9, 2016
Nantwich firm trCREATIVE makes final of national awards

Nantwich firm trCREATIVE makes final of national awards

Award-winning Nantwich firm trCREATIVE has been named as a finalist in the national Recommended Agency Register (RAR) awards.

The design and web agency, based on London Road in Stapeley, is one of 10 in the country shortlisted in the design category for employers with under 40 staff.

April 8, 2016
Cholmomdeley gardener wins Reaseheath horticulture apprentice of year

Cholmomdeley gardener wins Reaseheath horticulture apprentice of year

An apprentice gardener at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens has become Reaseheath College’s ‘Horticulture Apprentice of the Year’.

Rebecca Dawson, 26, received her award at a college ceremony in Nantwich during National Apprenticeships Week.

April 8, 2016
Third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling planned for Nantwich

Third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling planned for Nantwich

The third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling event will be staged in and around Nantwich this June.

The annual fundraiser is held in support of the Alzheimer’s Society, the organisation that is leading the fight against dementia.

April 7, 2016
Camera crews film new 8-part ITV drama series in Nantwich

Camera crews film new 8-part ITV drama series in Nantwich

Camera crews have descended on Nantwich to film a new ITV eight-part thriller called “Paranoid”.

The drama, by Red Production Company, stars big names such as Indira Varma, Robert Glenister, Neil Stuke, Lesley Sharp and Kevin Doyle.

April 7, 2016
Nantwich trampoline champion bounces in for Wingate Centre charity event

Nantwich trampoline champion bounces in for Wingate Centre charity event

Nantwich’s British Trampoline champion Bryony Page will have a spring in her step when she opens the Wingate Children Centre “Bounce-a-thon”.

Bryony, who has just returned from the European Championships 2016 with Team Gold for GB, will be at the event on Sunday April 24.

April 7, 2016
Nantwich Town play-off chances over as they face away trip to Darlington

Nantwich Town play-off chances over as they face away trip to Darlington

Nantwich Town continue their hectic league schedule tonight with an away trip at promotion-chasing Darlington.

And Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson has admitted any outside chance of Nantwich reaching the Evo-Stik Premier League play offs have now ended.

April 7, 2016
Spring fair raises vital funds for RSPCA centre in Nantwich

Spring fair raises vital funds for RSPCA centre in Nantwich

A spring fair raised much-needed funds for the RSPCA’s specialist wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich.

Stapeley Grange, in London Road, played host to the community as part of its annual event.

April 6, 2016