Archive for August, 2014

Open air theatre from Chapterhouse to be staged in Nantwich

Open air theatre from Chapterhouse to be staged in Nantwich

Open air theatre company Chapterhouse are to stage a performance in Nantwich as part of a national UK tour.

The production this year is The Jungle Book, and it will be staged on the lawn of Reaseheath Hall on Wednesday August 27.

August 19, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Johnson praise for skipper Mark Jones

Nantwich Town boss Johnson praise for skipper Mark Jones

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson has praised his skipper after the Dabbers won three points in their opening league game.

Mark Jones’ fine strike from the edge of the box earned Nantwich a 1-0 away at Buxton.

August 19, 2014
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson welcomes new employment figures

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson welcomes new employment figures

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed new figures showing 1,090 fewer people in Crewe and Nantwich are relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance since 2010.

He believes the 45 per cent drop shows the Conservative plan put in place after the 2008 crash is working.

August 18, 2014
Hundreds of Nantwich homes affected by burst water main

Hundreds of Nantwich homes affected by burst water main

Hundreds of homes in Nantwich were left without water today after a burst water main caused problems.

United Utilities say the burst has been located in pipes at the Audlem Road-Park Road junction in Nantwich.

August 18, 2014
Man charged with attempted murder over Crewe town centre stabbings

Man charged with attempted murder over Crewe town centre stabbings

A man is due to appear in court today (August 18) charged with two counts of attempted murder following stabbings in Crewe town centre.

Matthew Bullows, 29, of West Street area in Crewe, will appear at South Cheshire Magistrates.

August 18, 2014
New candle shop unveiled in Nantwich at grand opening

New candle shop unveiled in Nantwich at grand opening

The owner of a new candle shop in Nantwich town centre said she was “overwhelmed” at the turn out on her first day of opening.

Beth Harrison unveiled her new “For Candles of Nantwich” shop on Hospital Street at the weekend (August 16)

August 18, 2014
Police continue to quiz Crewe man after town centre stabbings

Police continue to quiz Crewe man after town centre stabbings

A man arrested in connection with two stabbings in Crewe town centre is still being questioned in custody, police say.

Horrified shoppers watched as two people suffered knife wounds in the incidents at WHSmiths and Asda in the Victoria Centre, Crewe.

August 17, 2014
Nantwich CC lose by nine wickets at bottom side Neston

Nantwich CC lose by nine wickets at bottom side Neston

Nantwich CC 1sts slumped to a nine-wicket defeat away at bottom club Neston.

Nantwich batted first and were bowled out for 156, three overs short of their allotted 55.

August 17, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Buxton 0 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Buxton 0 Nantwich Town 1

A second-half strike by Nantwich Town skipper Mark Jones earned all three points in their opening league game at Buxton, writes Richard Scott.

Jones’ goal in the 71st minutes was enough to give the Dabbers the win over 10-man Buxton, who had Greg Young sent off for a foul on debutant Steve Jones.

August 17, 2014
Two people stabbed and man arrested in Crewe town centre attacks

Two people stabbed and man arrested in Crewe town centre attacks

Two people have been attacked and stabbed in front of stunned shoppers in Crewe town centre today, police have confirmed.

One man has been arrested and dozens of officers have cordoned off a large area of the town.

August 16, 2014
Nantwich Town 2014-15 squad unveiled as new season kicks off

Nantwich Town 2014-15 squad unveiled as new season kicks off

This is the new-look Nantwich Town squad for the 2014-15 season which manager Danny Johnson says he is “happy” with.

As the Dabbers kick off away at Buxton today (August 16), Johnson has urged supporters to “channel their expectations”.

August 16, 2014
Young volunteers raise money for Nantwich children with autism

Young volunteers raise money for Nantwich children with autism

Young volunteers have been raising vital cash to help Nantwich and Crewe children with autism.

The Crewe Alexandra National Citizen Service (NCS) team is completing a Social Action project in Crewe.

August 15, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich’s eagerly-awaited Food and Drink Festival will boost the town’s economy by £2 million, say organisers.

They say the event, over the first weekend in September, promises to be bigger and better with more attractions, late night opening and larger marquees housing delicacies from across the globe.

August 15, 2014