Archive for September, 2014

Cheshire Police to launch week-long crackdown on alcohol misuse

Cheshire Police to launch week-long crackdown on alcohol misuse

Cheshire Police have vowed to crackdown on alcohol misuse in Nantwich and other towns as part of a week-long initiative.

Officers will be carrying out activities all week including licensing checks and compliance of alcohol exclusion zones.

September 14, 2014
Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the late summer sun at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day in Nantwich.

Train rides, displays and demonstrations were held during the event held at the society’s base behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 14, 2014
South Cheshire shop worker faces charity zip wire challenge

South Cheshire shop worker faces charity zip wire challenge

A charity shop worker from South Cheshire will tackle a daring zip wire challenge to raise cash for the cause.

Margaret Jones, Hope House charity shop assistant manager in Crewe, will be braving speeds of up to 40mph.

September 14, 2014
Nantwich Royal British Legion to host World War 1 concert

Nantwich Royal British Legion to host World War 1 concert

The Nantwich and District Branch of the Royal British Legion are hosting a World War 1 centenary commemoration.

The concert, featuring the Band of Cheshire Constabulary, is to be staged in the Nantwich Civic Hall from 7.30pm on October 5 to honour those who died locally and throughout the world.

September 13, 2014
Nantwich Mayor to stage charity quiz night at Civic Hall

Nantwich Mayor to stage charity quiz night at Civic Hall

Mayor of Nantwich Christine Farrall is calling on brainy teams to join her charity quiz night later this month.

The quiz night takes place at Nantwich Civic Hall on September 26.

September 13, 2014
Villagers near Nantwich fight plans for giant slurry lagoon near school

Villagers near Nantwich fight plans for giant slurry lagoon near school

Villagers and councillors near Nantwich are fighting to stop a giant slurry lagoon being created on land near their homes.

Developers want to create a 300-acre site including the lagoon the size of two Olympic swimming pools on land off Rope Hall Lane, Rope, near Willaston.

September 12, 2014
A51 Reaseheath bypass in Nantwich three years away, residents told

A51 Reaseheath bypass in Nantwich three years away, residents told

Work on a much-needed Reaseheath A51 bypass promised as part of the massive 1,100-home Kingsley Fields development, is at least three years away.

Reaseheath College Principal Meredydd David told concerned residents that work on the bypass is not due to start until the third year of the development.

September 12, 2014
Review: “Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves”, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves”, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
After watching ‘Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves’ at The Lyceum, I somehow feel my theatre days are now complete.

I’ve never really seen anything like this production before.

September 12, 2014
Second antiques market set for Nantwich town square

Second antiques market set for Nantwich town square

A second antiques market of the summer will be staged in Nantwich Town Square tomorrow (September 13).

Organised by V&A Fairs, the event is being put on in conjunction with Nantwich Town Council.

September 12, 2014
Nantwich retail boss welcomes car parking review for town

Nantwich retail boss welcomes car parking review for town

Retail bosses in Nantwich have welcomed plans to review the town’s car parking charges.

Cheshire East Council announced a major review across the borough would take place in the key towns, including Nantwich.

September 11, 2014
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with bus near Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with bus near Nantwich

A man was seriously injured when his motorbike collided with a bus in Nantwich.

The accident happened at the junction of the A51 London Road and the B5071 Crewe Road, by the Boar’s Head pub.

September 11, 2014
South Cheshire visa company shortlisted in business awards

South Cheshire visa company shortlisted in business awards

A South Cheshire travel firm has been shortlisted in the much-coveted regional Business of the Year Awards.

Crewe Hall-based The Travel Visa Company will attend a glittering gala awards ceremony at Chester Cathedral on October 3.

September 11, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Johnson praises new keeper despite defeat

Nantwich Town boss Johnson praises new keeper despite defeat

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson praised young keeper Steve James following their 3-0 defeat by Grantham at the Weaver Stadium.

James (pictured) has signed a one-month loan from Preston North End to cover Terry Smith.

September 11, 2014