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Amazing World War 2 newspaper collection handed to Nantwich charity shop

An amazing collection of World War 2 newspapers has been donated to the Oxfam Bookshop in Nantwich.

The collection includes more than 100 original newspaper editions all covering the major events of the 1939-1945 war.

March 1, 2019
Cheshire East population grows older, but working-age numbers drop

Cheshire East population grows older, but working-age numbers drop

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s population is increasing and getting older, according to new research.

Figures presented to Cheshire East council’s strategic planning board shows the borough’s population has risen from 370,700 in 2011 to 378,800 in 2017.

March 1, 2019
Musical “No Miracles Here” set for Crewe Lyceum performance

Musical “No Miracles Here” set for Crewe Lyceum performance

A dance marathon in a northern town forms the backdrop for a foot-stomping and thought-provoking new musical that comes to Crewe Lyceum as part of a UK tour.

No Miracles Here is on a 15-date national tour in spring 2019, and arrives at Crewe Lyceum Studio on Saturday March 23.

March 1, 2019
Mornflake secures another year with Crewe Alexandra

Mornflake secures another year with Crewe Alexandra

Crewe Alexandra have netted another year of support from its historic neighbours Mornflake.

The manufacturers of ‘Mighty Oat’ breakfast cereals has marked its 15th year as Railwaymen shirt sponsors by underlining its commitment to the South Cheshire community.

March 1, 2019
Nantwich has second lowest vacant shops rate in Cheshire East

Nantwich has second lowest vacant shops rate in Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Nantwich has the second lowest rate of vacant shops in Cheshire East.

But neighbouring Crewe along with Congleton have the highest rates of empty retail units, new figures have revealed.

February 28, 2019
Leighton doctor to run London Marathon in memory of suicide dad

Leighton doctor to run London Marathon in memory of suicide dad

A doctor at Leighton Hospital is to take on the London Marathon to raise money in her dad’s memory.

Katy Sutcliffe, who lives in Nantwich, was devastated after her father Andy committed suicide in 2015, aged just 51.

February 28, 2019
Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Dragging any teenage boy off his XBox to watch live theatre is hard work, these days.

But seemingly not when the World Premiere tour of Tom Gates: Live on Stage arrives in South Cheshire!

February 28, 2019
Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Be prepared to ‘Twist and Shout’ as the UK’s top Beatles tribute band performs a fund-raising concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday March 16.

Meet the Beatles deliver the most authentic sound and look since the Sixties – from the sounds and songs down to the uniforms and instruments.

February 27, 2019
Leighton Hospital to host annual NHS Careers Fair

Leighton Hospital to host annual NHS Careers Fair

Leighton Hospital is to host its annual NHS Careers Fair on Wednesday March 6.

The fair, organised by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a free event open to students from Year 9 upwards as well as adults, who would like to find out more about job opportunities in NHS organisations.

February 27, 2019
Cronkinson Farm in Stapeley to be turned into Heritage community pub

Cronkinson Farm in Stapeley to be turned into Heritage community pub

A family pub in Nantwich is to close for a major £200,000 refurbishment.

The Cronkinson Farm pub in Stapeley will close on March 4 for 16 days, re-opening on March 20.

February 27, 2019
Police pledge to improve monitoring of hunts in Cheshire

Police pledge to improve monitoring of hunts in Cheshire

By Stephen Topping
Police chiefs are hoping to improve public safety and build up trust by improving the way they monitor hunts in Cheshire.

Huntsmen and saboteurs sat row-by-row at Cheshire Police’s Clemonds Hey headquarters in Winsford to hear David Keane, the county’s police and crime commissioner, grill newly-appointed Chief Constable Darren Martland on how the force deals with hunt-related incidents.

February 27, 2019
Nantwich Town keep promotion hopes alive with 2-0 win over Bamber Bridge

Nantwich Town keep promotion hopes alive with 2-0 win over Bamber Bridge

By James Brown
Nantwich Town got back to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Premier Division with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Bamber Bridge.

Goals by Callum Saunders and Joe Malkin goals in each half at the Weaver Stadium were enough to seal a comfortable win in front of 300 supporters.

February 27, 2019
South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The annual South Cheshire Militaire universal model show thrilled the crowds at Malbank School in Nantwich.

The show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 27, 2019