Archive for April, 2017

Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

Nantwich Town push League Two neighbours Crewe Alex all the way in Cheshire Cup Final

By Joe Ellis
The friendliest of local derbies set the scene for this year’s Cheshire Senior Cup Final as Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town locked horns at Gresty Road.

A youthful looking Crewe side with many academy graduates took on a full strength Nantwich side, coming off the back of a draw at Spennymoor on Saturday.

April 6, 2017
Crewe Engineering & Design UTC new building nears completion

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC new building nears completion

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC is to open a new building ready for an intake of students in September.

The expansion will offer a new modern learning environment designed to motivate and inspire students at the new centre.

April 5, 2017
Celebration of William Shakespeare at Nantwich Museum

Celebration of William Shakespeare at Nantwich Museum

“A Celebration of William Shakespeare” exhibition by local artist John Harrison has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It runs until Saturday June 3.

April 5, 2017
Nantwich Food Festival to welcome top TV chef Candice Brown

Nantwich Food Festival to welcome top TV chef Candice Brown

Nantwich Food Festival will welcome top TV chef Candice Brown to its food theatre this September.

The popular South Cheshire event gears up for another record-breaking weekend.

April 5, 2017
Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

Steve Jones excited at Nantwich Town cup final clash with Crewe Alex

By Richard Scott
Playing in a cup final is special for anyone in non-League football.

But for Nantwich Town’s Steve Jones, Wednesday’s Cheshire Senior Cup final it’s extra significant.

April 4, 2017
Rio medallist Bryony Page named as new Wingate Centre Vice President

Rio medallist Bryony Page named as new Wingate Centre Vice President

Olympic Silver Medallist Bryony Page has been named as new Vice President for The Wingate Special Children’s Trust.

The former Brine Leas and Malbank Sixth Form student grew up in Wrenbury and used the Wingate Centre to start her trampolining career.

April 4, 2017
Comedian Jasper Carrott to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Comedian Jasper Carrott to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary comic Jasper Carrott visits Crewe Lyceum to perform on April 19 and 20.

Carrott brings his Stand Up & Rock! show to South Cheshire to perform alongside his musical compatriots that have been rockin’ audiences all over the world.

April 4, 2017
Free transport for South Cheshire College students under new scheme

Free transport for South Cheshire College students under new scheme

Students travelling to study at South Cheshire College from September 2017 will receive free transport in a new sustainability scheme.

All 16-19 year old students enrolled on a full-time course will be eligible to access free transport throughout the academic year.

April 4, 2017
Mornflake backs UK Triathlon events including Nantwich

Mornflake backs UK Triathlon events including Nantwich

South Cheshire firm Mornflake has thrown its weight behind one of the country’s biggest programmes of triathlon events.

The breakfast foods giant is backing UK Triathlon in its bid to get people of all abilities running, cycling and swimming to medal glory.

April 3, 2017
Railway Hotel need point to lift Premier Division title for fifth successive season

Railway Hotel need point to lift Premier Division title for fifth successive season

Railway Hotel’s fifth successive league title has been put on hold – but the Nantwich side only need a point to clinch it.

Players and staff thought the 5-1 victory at Willaston WS was enough to secure the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.

April 3, 2017
Public vote opens to find Cheshire’s best young artists

Public vote opens to find Cheshire’s best young artists

A public vote has opened to find Cheshire’s best young artists.

More than 300 pupils entered the new dot-art schools competition and are hoping for votes to see their artwork on display at Mid Cheshire College.

April 3, 2017
65,000 cigarettes found dumped in South Cheshire lane

65,000 cigarettes found dumped in South Cheshire lane

A haul of 65,000 illegal cigarettes has been found dumped in a lane in South Cheshire.

Cheshire East Council’s trading standards team wants the public to help track down those who dumped the haul in a field off Clay Lane, Crewe.

April 3, 2017
Developers welcome care home scheme for former Nantwich pub

Developers welcome care home scheme for former Nantwich pub

Developers have welcomed the approval of plans to build a 60-bed care home on the site of the Red Lion pub in Nantwich.

Renewland Developments Ltd has secured planning permission from Cheshire East Council, on behalf of LNT Care Developments.

April 3, 2017