Archive for February, 2017

Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-1 win over Marine

Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-1 win over Marine

By Steven Dale
A hat-trick from Sean Cooke helped Nantwich Town to a comfortable 4-1 victory against Marine at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers were off to a flying start with a first-minute header from Joel Stair putting them ahead.

February 4, 2017
RSPCA hunt owners after dog tied up and left for dead in Crewe

RSPCA hunt owners after dog tied up and left for dead in Crewe

RSPCA officers are hunting owners of a dog they left for dead and bleeding tied up to a road sign in Crewe

A woman spotted the large Dogue de Bordeaux abandoned in Birchall Walk.

February 4, 2017
Fundraising campaign to replace Peter Rabbit sculpture at Snugburys

Fundraising campaign to replace Peter Rabbit sculpture at Snugburys

Big-hearted residents have set up a fund-raiser to replace the Peter Rabbit straw sculpture in Nantwich which was burnt down by arsonists.

Police are hunting the offenders suspected of setting the 40-ft structure ablaze at Snugburys ice cream farm off the A51 in Hurleston.

February 4, 2017
Review: Seriously Dead at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Seriously Dead at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
When the world is grey and miserable, theatre should make you smile and laughter is definitely good for the soul.

I can safely say that most of the audience left the The Lyceum still laughing after watching ‘Seriously Dead’.

February 4, 2017
Police launch arson probe after Snugburys straw sculpture burnt down

Police launch arson probe after Snugburys straw sculpture burnt down

Police are hunting an arsonist suspected of torching the popular Snugburys Peter Rabbit statue in Nantwich.

The 38ft-straw sculpture was set ablaze in the field next to Snugburys overlooking the A51 at Hurleston last night (February 2).

February 3, 2017
Review: Evita, at Regent Theatre in Hanley

Review: Evita, at Regent Theatre in Hanley

By Kirsty Rollings
Evita arrived at The Regent Theatre in Hanley this week, alongside more than 1,000 people from across the region.

And it was a superb performance from start to finish.

February 3, 2017
Fire destroys Snugburys Peter Rabbit sculpture near Nantwich

Fire destroys Snugburys Peter Rabbit sculpture near Nantwich

Fire has destroyed the popular large straw sculpture of Peter Rabbit at Snugburys in Hurleston, Nantwich.

The fire broke out earlier today, sending plumes of smoke over the nearby A51.

February 2, 2017
Pitmen Poets to perform at Crewe Lyceum during UK tour

Pitmen Poets to perform at Crewe Lyceum during UK tour

The Pitmen Poets are on the road again and bring their UK tour to Crewe Lyceum this month.

The group will be performing their unique concert celebrating songs and culture of North East England’s Coal Mining tradition on Monday February 13.

February 1, 2017
Several  involved in two-car collision on busy Nantwich junction

Several involved in two-car collision on busy Nantwich junction

A number of people were involved in a two-car collision on a busy Nantwich junction.

The vehicles collided at the traffic lights junction close to the former Stapeley Gardens site.

February 1, 2017