Archive for August, 2015

Walter Smith butchers in Bridgemere is cut above the rest

Walter Smith butchers in Bridgemere is cut above the rest

The Walter Smith Fine Food butchers shop at Bridgemere has been awarded membership of national Q Guild.

The store, based at Bridgemere’s Wyevale Garden Centre off the A51, is one of just two to gain the recognition after opening in November last year.

August 18, 2015
Nantwich cancer patients getting faster treatment, figures show

Nantwich cancer patients getting faster treatment, figures show

Patients in Nantwich are being seen and treated for suspected cancer faster than the national average, latest NHS England figures show.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), which manages Leighton Hospital, has been named as one of the leading trusts in terms of the proportion of cancer patients seen and treated within the expected time frames.

August 18, 2015
Audlem cyclist completes 4,000-mile coastal Britain ride in 44 days

Audlem cyclist completes 4,000-mile coastal Britain ride in 44 days

A South Cheshire cyclist has pedalled a staggering 4,000 miles in a Tour of Britain coastal ride challenge.

Eric Wilkinson, a member of Audlem Cycling Club, completed the ride unsupported in just 44 days at an average 90 miles per day.

August 18, 2015
Cheshire Police hunt pit bull dog after woman and pet attacked

Cheshire Police hunt pit bull dog after woman and pet attacked

Police are hunting a dangerous dog on the loose in South Cheshire after it attacked a woman and killed her pet.

Two Staffordshire pit bull type dogs attacked the woman who was out walking her Jack Russell dog in Mellor Street, Crewe.

August 17, 2015
Nantwich Town beat Stamford 6-3 in amazing first game

Nantwich Town beat Stamford 6-3 in amazing first game

Nantwich Town won a nine-goal thriller on the opening day of the season as they beat Stamford 6-3.

Goals from new signing Josh Hancock, PJ Hudson, a brace of penalties from Elliot Osborne and one each from Steve Jones and Liam Shotton secured a fantastic opening day win.

August 17, 2015
Fun workshops to be staged at Nantwich Library

Fun workshops to be staged at Nantwich Library

Four summer fun workshops are to be held at Nantwich Library for youngsters in the town.

They will start on Monday August 24, with The Wild Roadshow, 10am to 11am, for youngsters aged 4 and above. £2 per person.

August 17, 2015
Cheshire Wildlife Trust project to save threatened barn owl

Cheshire Wildlife Trust project to save threatened barn owl

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is appealing to residents to help the barn owl thrive.

The iconic owl, with a distinctive heart-shaped face, was a common sight in Cheshire almost 100 years ago, but is now one of the most threatened species.

August 17, 2015
South Cheshire girl Natasha Hemmings crowned Miss England

South Cheshire girl Natasha Hemmings crowned Miss England

South Cheshire girl Natasha Hemmings has been crowned Miss England 2015.

The 19-year-old former Weston Primary School pupil won the coveted title at the national event in Coventry.

August 16, 2015
St Mary’s Church in Nantwich earns community grant

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich earns community grant

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has been awarded a £5,000 grant by Cheshire East towards its £126,000 refurbishment project.

The church applied for a community grant from Cheshire East Council to help fund new toilets and disabled access.

August 15, 2015
Russian State Ballet brings opera to Crewe Lyceum

Russian State Ballet brings opera to Crewe Lyceum

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House brings Verdi’s opera masterpiece La Traviata to Crewe Lyceum next month.

The tragedy in three acts features arias and music performed in Italian by a cast and an orchestra comprising more than 30 musicians.

August 15, 2015
Woman killed in horror A49 smash near Whitchurch

Woman killed in horror A49 smash near Whitchurch

A woman has been killed and a man arrested after a horror fatal smash on the A49 at Risley, near Whitchurch.

The incident involved three vehicles – an HGV, van and a car – at about 9.30am today (August 14).

August 14, 2015
Acton Amateur Operatic Society to stage latest show

Acton Amateur Operatic Society to stage latest show

Acton Amateur Operatic Society will present its latest production “A Night in the Spotlight” next month.

The group will be performing at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston on September 12, from 7.30pm.

August 14, 2015
Audlem ladies tackle first football match in aid of NWAA

Audlem ladies tackle first football match in aid of NWAA

A team of ladies near Nantwich are donning football boots for the first time – to raise money for North West Air Ambulance.

The women will be taking on established local league side Audlem FC in their first ever game of football this Sunday August 16 at Audlem playing field.

August 14, 2015