Archive for November, 2014

South Cheshire man jailed for battering his 83-year-old mum to death

South Cheshire man jailed for battering his 83-year-old mum to death

A South Cheshire man who battered his elderly mother to death in their own home after being caught drink driving, has been jailed.

Paul Fox murdered 83-year-old Yvonne by stabbing and battering her using a sledgehammer.

November 17, 2014
Willaston White Star bow out of Cheshire FA County Cup

Willaston White Star bow out of Cheshire FA County Cup

Willaston White Star were knocked out of the Cheshire FA County Cup despite leading their round three match for long periods.

They were 2-1 up on Great Float Sports and Social Club thanks to an own goal and a Mike Evans strike.

November 17, 2014
New site targets illegal traveller camps in Cheshire East

New site targets illegal traveller camps in Cheshire East

Council chiefs hope to open a new site to stop illegal traveller camps setting up in Nantwich and other areas.

More than 75 illegal camps have been reported across Cheshire East this year, with one recently on Barony Park in Nantwich.

November 17, 2014
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society celebrates 20 years

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society celebrates 20 years

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society has celebrated its 20th anniversary at a concert in Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The event included group and solo ukulele performances, a harmonica solo, plus solo and duet singing.

November 17, 2014
Nantwich dance group raises £1,000 for leukaemia research

Nantwich dance group raises £1,000 for leukaemia research

By Jonathan White
The Nantwich Saturday Night Sequence Dancers have raised £1,000 for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

The money was presented by the group to Liz and Mike Boffey, from the South Cheshire branch of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

November 17, 2014
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Ramsbottom United

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Ramsbottom United

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s dreams of playing in the FA Trophy final are over after Ramsbottom United won 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium in the second qualifying round.

In-form Mark Winslade scored his second goal in a week for the Dabbers.

November 16, 2014
Nantwich man arrested in Torquay charged with kidnapping, robbery and assault

Nantwich man arrested in Torquay charged with kidnapping, robbery and assault

A man from Nantwich who police were keen to trace in connection with allegations of robbery and serious assault has been arrested.

Patrick O’Connor, of King Place, Nantwich, was found and arrested in Torquay following a police appeal.

November 14, 2014
Nantwich Museum Craft Group exhibition opens to public

Nantwich Museum Craft Group exhibition opens to public

An exhibition of work by Nantwich Museum’s Craft Group has opened in the community gallery of the museum.

Recent work by the group will be on display including the Voluntary Aid Detachment uniform made especially for the Great War exhibition.

November 14, 2014
Quiz teams battle out for Fred Lorimer Trophy in Wistaston

Quiz teams battle out for Fred Lorimer Trophy in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Sixteen teams battled it out over six rounds of ten questions at Wistaston Memorial Hall’s annual quiz for the Fred Lorimer trophy.

The quiz-setters were Peter and Christina Wainwright who had organised their second quiz at the hall.

November 14, 2014
South Cheshire car dealer issues apprentice plea despite latest figures

South Cheshire car dealer issues apprentice plea despite latest figures

A South Cheshire car dealer has put out an appeal for more apprentices to come forward.

Gateway Peugeot in Crewe has just taken on one young 18-year-old from college and their apprenticeship scheme.

November 13, 2014
Nantwich Players hailed by council after scooping awards

Nantwich Players hailed by council after scooping awards

By Kirsty Rollings
Nantwich Players have again been hailed for their achievements, including ‘Best Production’, at an awards event.

And representatives of the Players were presented with their winning trophies from the Cheshire Theatre Guilds Awards of 2013-14 at a town council meeting.

November 13, 2014
Bunbury Watermill to undergo vital £12,500 refurbishment

Bunbury Watermill to undergo vital £12,500 refurbishment

Popular attraction Bunbury Watermill is to undergo a major refurbishment.

The £12,500 makeover has been approved by WREN, a not-for-profit business which awards grants to community, heritage and environmental projects across the UK.

November 13, 2014
Mementoes of Nantwich cricket legend Edwin Steventon to be auctioned

Mementoes of Nantwich cricket legend Edwin Steventon to be auctioned

Mementoes of legendary Nantwich cricketer Edwin ‘Ted’ Steventon are expected to fetch hundreds of pounds at auction.

Steventon was the fast bowler and all rounder who dismissed 1,554 senior A batsmen in his illustrious amateur career.

November 13, 2014