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Nantwich Town’s ground shortlisted for Pitch of the Season award

Nantwich Town’s ground shortlisted for Pitch of the Season award

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium ground has been selected in the final three for the Greenfields Pitch of the Season Award.

The Dabbers are up against South Shields and Bamber Bridge in the Premier Division with the chosen finalists selected by fellow clubs on an online vote.

March 8, 2019
Full line-up for Nantwich Jazz Festival unveiled

Full line-up for Nantwich Jazz Festival unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival organisers have unveiled the full line up and programme for this year’s event.

The festival, April 18-22, will feature Martin Turner, ex-Wishbone Ash bass player on the opening Thursday night.

March 8, 2019
The Mousetrap and comedian Reginald D Hunter head for Crewe Lyceum

The Mousetrap and comedian Reginald D Hunter head for Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum has secured two amazing productions in Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap and US comedian Reginald D Hunter.

The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, will be performing from April 1 to 6.

March 8, 2019
Nantwich Town Council misses out on New Homes Bonus funding

Nantwich Town Council misses out on New Homes Bonus funding

Nantwich Town Council has missed out on funds to pay for community projects under the New Homes Bonus scheme, councillors were told.

The council had submitted a number of bids for a share of the £162,000 pot made available under the New Homes Bonus fund by Cheshire East Council.

March 8, 2019
£11 million Sydney Road bridge scheme reaches milestone

£11 million Sydney Road bridge scheme reaches milestone

The £11 million scheme to replace Sydney Road Bridge in Crewe with a structure capable of taking two-way traffic, has reached a major milestone.

Over the past four weekends, a 1,000-tonne crane has lifted out the old concrete arched bridge on Sydney Road and installed a new wider bridge, supported by nine steel beams

March 7, 2019
90% secure first choice secondary school places in Cheshire East, says authority

90% secure first choice secondary school places in Cheshire East, says authority

Nine out of 10 parents of Cheshire East school children have secured their first choice secondary school place, Cheshire East Council said.

It comes after the authority witnessed a rise in ‘on time’ applications from 2018.

March 7, 2019
Cheshire East Tories reject call for changes to council committee system

Cheshire East Tories reject call for changes to council committee system

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A plan to transform the way Cheshire East Council is run has been rebuffed by the ruling Conservative group – paving the way for a referendum.

Independent members – including two Nantwich councillors – wanted to see Cheshire East change from a cabinet-led system to a committee system of governance.

March 7, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies crash to first league defeat of season

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies crash to first league defeat of season

Crewe and Nantwich Ladies crashed to their first league defeat of the season in a bruising encounter against Vagabond Ladies.

The Isle of Man side have a well-founded reputation for being a challenging team to beat away from home.

March 7, 2019
Mid Cheshire Hospital trust chiefs launch new recruitment drive abroad

Mid Cheshire Hospital trust chiefs launch new recruitment drive abroad

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses hope a fresh drive to hire nurses from abroad will help cut spending on agency staff.

Directors at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust gave their backing for plans to embark on an international recruitment programme.

March 6, 2019
Nantwich students star in Cheshire Wildlife Trust community project

Nantwich students star in Cheshire Wildlife Trust community project

Nantwich students at Reaseheath College have been taking part in Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s “Go Wild – Get Fit” project.

The Foundation students have been developing their employability skills by volunteering on the project as part of their Career Development Pathway.

March 6, 2019
Nantwich Library – Comic Relief event + What’s On in March

Nantwich Library – Comic Relief event + What’s On in March

Nantwich Library will be in fine voice when it stages a fundraising singing event for this year’s Comic Relief.

The event is on Wednesday March 13 from 11am at the Beam Street venue.

March 6, 2019
Nantwich Town promotion hopes dented in Buxton defeat

Nantwich Town promotion hopes dented in Buxton defeat

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town suffered only their fourth away defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-1 at Buxton.

Danny Glover had given the Dabbers a 14th minute lead but the Bucks came back with two goals in the first half through Nico De Girolamo and Liam Hardy to take all three points.

March 6, 2019
Review: “Choreocracy” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Choreocracy” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
One of the things I always do at the theatre is to make sure my mobile phone is switched off.

So, it felt a little strange to be at a performance at The Crewe Lyceum which not only encouraged the audience to keep their phones on, but also to use them during the show.

March 6, 2019