Archive for August, 2016

Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group is to stage an award-winning American mystery “The Game’s Afoot” in September.

The production – winner of Best Play! in 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards – will be staged at Shavington Village Hall September 21-24.

August 15, 2016
National award earned by South Cheshire College lecturer

National award earned by South Cheshire College lecturer

A South Cheshire College lecturer has been recognised by a national awarding body aimed at honouring outstanding teachers.

Geography and Geology lecturer Helena Curtis has received a Certificate of Excellence following a nomination for Pearson Teaching Awards FE Lecturer of the Year Award.

August 15, 2016
Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

A Wistaston woman has died in a multi-vehicle smash on the busy A534 Haslington bypass.

The victim, 51, was driving one of three cars involved in the accident with a lorry.

August 15, 2016
Nantwich racing team celebrates top ten XR Championship standing

Nantwich racing team celebrates top ten XR Championship standing

Nantwich-based Cooper Poole Air Conditioning Racing team is celebrating a string of strong results.

The XR2 driving team, led by Steve Poole, Justin Roberts and Nick Richardson, is in the top ten of the XR Championship at the halfway point.

August 14, 2016
Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

The 5th Annual Chilli Festival will take place on September 17-18 at the Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich.

The fundraising event attracts hundreds of visitors and families from the local area and will take place from 10am to 5.30pm on both days.

August 14, 2016
Nantwich Town lose at home to Mickleover in league opener

Nantwich Town lose at home to Mickleover in league opener

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town began the new campaign with a disappointing defeat at home to Mickleover Sports.

The much-changed Derbyshire club took maximum points with a 3-1 win at the Weaver Stadium.

August 14, 2016
Nantwich trampoline star Bryony Page wins silver at Rio Olympics

Nantwich trampoline star Bryony Page wins silver at Rio Olympics

Nantwich trampolinist Bryony Page has scooped an amazing silver medal at the Rio Olympics.

The former Brine Leas School and Malbank Sixth Form student performed an incredible routine in the women’s final to finish second.

August 12, 2016
Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can see a rare 360-year-old journal of events in the town during the English Civil War.

The author was Thomas Malbon, a lawyer and sometime Registrar and Churchwarden, who lived in Welsh Row.

August 12, 2016
Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Ministers have refused a controversial appeal by Muller Property Group to build the first phase of a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley.

The developer had applied to build 189 homes and an access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

August 12, 2016
900 drivers nabbed in rural speeding crackdown in Cheshire

900 drivers nabbed in rural speeding crackdown in Cheshire

More than 900 drivers were caught speeding in a month-long campaign to combat anti-social driving on Cheshire’s rural roads.

Around 40 rural locations across Cheshire were targeted following concerns raised by local communities.

August 12, 2016
Help needed to clear plant invading banks of River Weaver in Nantwich

Help needed to clear plant invading banks of River Weaver in Nantwich

A dangerous plant which burns skin, is threatening large areas of the River Weaver in Nantwich.

The invasion of Himalayan Balsam in the last two years has shocked the town’s conservationists.

August 11, 2016
Wrenbury mum battles to afford son’s life-changing operation

Wrenbury mum battles to afford son’s life-changing operation

A Nantwich woman is battling to provide her young son a life-changing operation so he can fulfil his dream of playing football.

Charlene Harris’s nine-year-old son Zac has Cerebral Palsy and walking is a real struggle.

August 11, 2016
Mornflake to run Gourmet Hall at Nantwich Food Festival

Mornflake to run Gourmet Hall at Nantwich Food Festival

South Cheshire breakfast firm Mornflake will be staging a Gourmet Food Hall at the Nantwich Food Festival next month.

The firm, one of the main sponsors of the food extravaganza on September 2-4, will be setting up on the Bowling Green car park for the three-day event.

August 10, 2016