Archive for March, 2015

Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up Easter bonanza

Crewe Lyceum Theatre lines up Easter bonanza

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is staging a bonanza of productions during the Easter break.

And the shows will include a wide range of characters from Cbeebies, Basil Brush to Basil Fawlty.

March 24, 2015
Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Staff at Nantwich’s Oxfam shop were stunned to receive a large donation of Terry Pratchett books – on the day the famous author died.

Store manager Val Richards was sorting through the new collection when news came through of Pratchett’s death.

March 24, 2015
South Cheshire car dealer secures sales team hat-trick

South Cheshire car dealer secures sales team hat-trick

Car dealer staff in South Cheshire are celebrating after featuring at a top awards ceremony.

The three-strong sales team at Gateway Peugeot Crewe all finished in the top 120 performing sales staff in the Peugeot network across the UK.

March 24, 2015
Willaston WS and Crewe Ath to meet in cup final

Willaston WS and Crewe Ath to meet in cup final

The final of the Premier Division Cup will be Willaston WS and Crewe Ath.

Willaston WS beat Premier champions Railway Hotel 2-1 with the winning goal coming from a Mike Evans penalty.

March 24, 2015
Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser

Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held in memory of a young Wistaston woman who died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SADS).

‘The Grand Day Out’ is being staged to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) after the death of Ceri Palmer Howells (pictured).

March 24, 2015
Nantwich Museum stages tech styles exhibition

Nantwich Museum stages tech styles exhibition

A tech styles exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum.

Inspired by Quarry Bank Mill, the exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery and will run until June 13.

March 23, 2015
Feature: Cheshire East ‘Fairerpower’ scheme – winner or election gimmick?

Feature: Cheshire East ‘Fairerpower’ scheme – winner or election gimmick?

By Sara Royle
It’s been a big week for Michael Jones, Conservative leader of Cheshire East Council.

His party has just announced their pre-election Budget, promising personal allowance increases and help-to-buy ISAs.

March 23, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC overcame relegation-threatened Old Silhillians 31-30 in a classic encounter.

Crewe started well with the forwards setting a good platform in the hosts’ 22 for the first 15 minutes.

March 23, 2015
Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Recorded rape cases against adults and children in Cheshire has risen to almost 300 a year, latest statistics show.

There were 175 recorded rape offences against adults in the county in 2013-14, according to the Rape Monitoring Group.

March 23, 2015
Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Rushall Olympic

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town remain perilously close to the Evo-Stik Premier League relegation zone after a home defeat by Rushall Olympic.

A long shot by Aaron Williams in the 41st minute was enough for the visitors at the Weaver Stadium.

March 22, 2015
Rotary Club of Nantwich celebrates 81st anniversary

Rotary Club of Nantwich celebrates 81st anniversary

Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall joined the Rotary Club of Nantwich to celebrate its 81st anniversary.

More than 130 Rotarians and guests attended the celebration at Nantwich Town FC.

March 22, 2015
Councillors raise traffic fears over Shavington road closure

Councillors raise traffic fears over Shavington road closure

Councillors in Shavington fear the closure of a main road in the village for 10 weeks will cause chaos in surrounding streets.

Work on the new spine road between the A500 roundabout and Gresty Bridge will mean the closure of the road in May.

March 22, 2015
BSA Vintage Motorcycle event set for Wrenbury

BSA Vintage Motorcycle event set for Wrenbury

A BSA Vintage Motorcycle Camping weekend will take place in Wrenbury in May.

More than 30 vintage motorcycles are likely to attend the annual event the Cotton Arms, near Nantwich, May 8-10.

March 22, 2015