Archive for September, 2015

Bunbury pub scoops Best Freehouse North West award

Bunbury pub scoops Best Freehouse North West award

A Bunbury pub has won acclaim for the success of its business.

The Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, near Nantwich, has been named winner of the ‘Best Freehouse for the North West’ in the Great British Pub Awards 2015.

September 6, 2015
Hospital staff tackle Sandstone Trail for MRI Scanner appeal

Hospital staff tackle Sandstone Trail for MRI Scanner appeal

Hospital staff in South Cheshire will be tackling the Sandstone Trail this month in aid of MRI Scanner Appeal.

Six workers at Leighton Hospital will set out along the 34-mile trail on September 19.

September 6, 2015
Campaign highlights dog attacks on Nantwich postal workers

Campaign highlights dog attacks on Nantwich postal workers

There were 11 dog attacks on Crewe and Nantwich postal workers last year, new figures show.

Now local MP Edward Timpson has backed Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness drive in a bid to reduce the number of incidents.

September 6, 2015
Picture Special: Thousands flock to Nantwich Food Festival

Picture Special: Thousands flock to Nantwich Food Festival

The rain held off – and thousands flocked in.

Nantwich Food Festival is once again proving a massive hit, as these pictures prove!

September 5, 2015
Shavington Drama Group to stage Darling Mr London

Shavington Drama Group to stage Darling Mr London

Shavington Drama Group will be staging its latest show this month, the hilarious Darling Mr London.

The play, written by Anthony Marriott and Bob Grant, runs at Shavington Village Hall from September 16-19.

September 5, 2015
10-man Nantwich Town earn 3-3 draw at Whitby

10-man Nantwich Town earn 3-3 draw at Whitby

Nantwich Town were involved in another high-scoring game as they battled to a 3-3 draw away at Whitby Town.

Phil Parkinson’s men had trailed 2-1, but then led 3-2 in the final 10 minutes before the hosts levelled.

September 5, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up, live comedy in Nantwich

Review: Very Best in Stand Up, live comedy in Nantwich

Four top comedians had Nantwich in hysterics as the new season of Very Best in Stand Up launched into another rip-roaring season.

Funnymen Sam Avery, Steve Shanyaski, Andy Robinson and Adam Bloom added nicely to the packed crowd’s food festival mood at Nantwich Civic Hall.

September 5, 2015
Man, 21, arrested over suspected Birchin Lane arsons in Nantwich

Man, 21, arrested over suspected Birchin Lane arsons in Nantwich

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of fires on a street in Nantwich.

The man was quizzed about the fires which took place on Birchin Lane over a 48-hour period earlier this week.

September 5, 2015
Nantwich Family Films @4 in line for national award for second year

Nantwich Family Films @4 in line for national award for second year

Nantwich Family Films @4 has been shortlisted for a national award for the second year running.

In 2014, the community cinema project received a commendation in the ‘Best New Society’ category.

September 4, 2015
Rare private pottery collection to be sold in Nantwich sale

Rare private pottery collection to be sold in Nantwich sale

One of the most important private collections of early British pottery is to be sold by Nantwich auctioneers Peter Wilson.

The sale of the Harold Blakey Collection will take place at the Market Street saleroom on Wednesday September 16.

September 3, 2015
South Cheshire teenager’s bid to be crowned Miss World

South Cheshire teenager’s bid to be crowned Miss World

By Sara Royle
South Cheshire teenager Natasha Hemmings is back in the gym – just days after scooping the Miss England title!

And the 19-year-old is now looking forward to what her new role is going to bring – including vying for the Miss World title in China in December.

September 3, 2015
Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Hundreds of ducks will be racing each other at Wistaston’s annual duck race event this weekend.

The Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre Annual Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race takes place on Saturday at Recreation Ground, Joey the Swan.

September 3, 2015
Nantwich electrician is bright spark after winning top award

Nantwich electrician is bright spark after winning top award

A former college apprentice has gained regional recognition after winning a high-profile award for his Nantwich firm.

James Leigh, a full time trainee estimator at Gilks Nantwich Ltd, scooped the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) West Midlands Apprentice of the Year prize.

September 3, 2015