Archive for October, 2014

Two Nantwich teenagers reach Open Mic UK area final

Two Nantwich teenagers reach Open Mic UK area final

Two young Nantwich musicians have made it through to the area finals of the Open Mic UK competition.

Talented teenagers Callum Wright and Josh Whittaker have wowed judges in each stage of the contest so far.

October 8, 2014
Nantwich training company wins at Cheshire Business Awards

Nantwich training company wins at Cheshire Business Awards

A Nantwich training company has scooped a gong at the Cheshire Business Awards.

Training Bytesize Ltd, based on Hospital Street, picked up the certificate at the awards at Chester Cathedral on Friday (October 3).

October 8, 2014
Adam Jones brace earns Nantwich Town win over Marine

Adam Jones brace earns Nantwich Town win over Marine

By Richard Scott
An Adam Jones goal two minutes from time secured a dramatic win for Nantwich Town over Marine.

Defender Jones bagged both goals for the Dabbers in front of a jubilant 200 fans at Weaver Stadium.

October 8, 2014
Nantwich’s life-saving Co-Responder team scoops national award

Nantwich’s life-saving Co-Responder team scoops national award

Nantwich’s Co-Responder team has won a national award for its life-saving work.

Watch Manager Chris Mannix, Crew Manager Ashley Brown and Crew Manager Darren Shepley won the Public Sector Team of the Year at the UK Heart Safe Awards.

October 7, 2014
Nantwich Words and Music Festival off to a flying start

Nantwich Words and Music Festival off to a flying start

The 2014 Nantwich Words and Music Festival was launched in rousing style in the town square.

Organisers, friends, family and performers gathered in Enzo coffee shop for the official launch.

October 7, 2014
Highfields in Nantwich to stage Fireworks and Family Fun night

Highfields in Nantwich to stage Fireworks and Family Fun night

A primary school in Nantwich is to stage its annual fireworks bonanza this week.

The Fireworks Display and Family Fun Evening will be staged at Highfields School on Friday (October 10)

October 7, 2014
More than 120 enjoy Richmond Village Nantwich proms

More than 120 enjoy Richmond Village Nantwich proms

More than 120 people enjoyed a night of live music from The Co-Operative Funeralcare Band as they played rousing music at The Richmond Nantwich Summer Proms.

October 6, 2014
Milldale scout camp near Nantwich boosted by A500 work

Milldale scout camp near Nantwich boosted by A500 work

Resurfacing work on the A500 near Nantwich has produced an unexpected spin off for a local scout camp.

More than 300 tonnes of planings – the top surface removed from the worn-out road – were recycled to improve the South West Cheshire District Scouts camp site at Milldale, Blakenhall.

October 6, 2014
Man, 26, arrested after serious assault outside Nantwich takeaway

Man, 26, arrested after serious assault outside Nantwich takeaway

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and released on police bail in connection with a serious assault in Nantwich.

The attack is believed to have occurred outside the Pizza Parlour takeaway in the Swine Market area of Nantwich.

October 6, 2014
Fire crews in Nantwich to stage free winter car checks

Fire crews in Nantwich to stage free winter car checks

Firefighters will be rolling into Nantwich to offer drivers free car checks before the winter sets in.

Along with partner agencies, fire crews will be carrying out free safety checks as part of their continuing campaign for safer roads in Cheshire.

October 6, 2014
250 primary pupils enjoy Brine Leas Activity Day in Nantwich

250 primary pupils enjoy Brine Leas Activity Day in Nantwich

Hundreds of youngsters from around Nantwich descended on Brine Leas Academy to enjoy the school’s annual Activity Day.

The event is designed to give year 5 and 6 pupils a taste of life in high school once they leave primary.

October 6, 2014
Free marketing workshops offered by R1 Digital Media

Free marketing workshops offered by R1 Digital Media

The Nantwich boss of a digital media company is offering local firms a chance to win free marketing workshops.

Fiona Ridgway, who runs R1 Digital Media, is offering five companies the chance to have a workshop with their design and technical team.

October 5, 2014
Crewe winning HS2 station bid as Rail College goes to Birmingham

Crewe winning HS2 station bid as Rail College goes to Birmingham

Crewe looks to be winning the race to secure a second phase of the HS2 rail line, despite a specialist college linked to the project going to Birmingham.

Reports suggest chairman of HS2 Sir David Higgins is set to announce that the second phase linking to the North West should run through South Cheshire rather than Stoke-on-Trent.

October 5, 2014