Archive for January, 2018

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Baddiley near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Baddiley near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a chimney blaze at a house in the village of Baddiley, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at about 11pm last night (January 24) at a property on Baddiley Close.

January 25, 2018
Masked gang raid Pockets store in Nantwich town centre

Masked gang raid Pockets store in Nantwich town centre

Masked raiders have smashed their way in to the Pockets clothing store in Nantwich town centre and stole thousands of pounds of stock.

The three men used a crowbar to smash through the glass doors of the store on the corner of Pillory Street and Hospital Street at about 1am this morning.

January 25, 2018
Amazing vintage tin collection to be sold at Nantwich auction

Amazing vintage tin collection to be sold at Nantwich auction

A vintage tin collector is closing the lid on his hobby and selling them at auction in Nantwich.

The collection has taken more than 35 years to compile, and now the 130 specimens are going under the hammer at Peter Wilson on Market Street.

January 24, 2018
New season of live comedy comes to Nantwich Civic Hall in February

New season of live comedy comes to Nantwich Civic Hall in February

A new season of live comedy arrives at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 2, with a host of top acts.

And headlining The Very Best In Stand Up’s opening show of 2018 is Charlie Baker.

January 24, 2018
Stray quail treated at Stapeley RSPCA after car park rescue

Stray quail treated at Stapeley RSPCA after car park rescue

A stray quail is being treated at RSPCA Stapeley after he was found running around the car park of an independent living facility in Crewe.

Residents at the care facility in Rolls Avenue had a shock when they spotted the Texas A&M quail on the loose.

January 24, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies aim for top spot ahead of Carlisle clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies aim for top spot ahead of Carlisle clash

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s in-form ladies team are gunning for top spot this weekend when they take on Carlisle.

The ladies have powered their way up to second place in the North West 1 league with some fine performances at home and on the road.

January 24, 2018
Nantwich singer Sinead finishes fifth in UK Open Mic competition

Nantwich singer Sinead finishes fifth in UK Open Mic competition

Young Nantwich singing sensation Sinead D’Abreu-Hayling finished an amazing fifth place in the grand final of the UK Open Mic competition.

The 17-year-old former Brine Leas and Pear Tree Primary pupil won through to the grand final after stunning judges with her classical music voice.

January 23, 2018
Nantwich residents voice anger over potholes plaguing roads

Nantwich residents voice anger over potholes plaguing roads

Angry residents have called on action from Cheshire East highways to fix the growing tide of potholes plaguing the streets of Nantwich.

Highways bosses claim the weather conditions have caused the “increase in the number of potholes” this winter.

January 23, 2018
Free digital seminars on offer for South Cheshire businesses

Free digital seminars on offer for South Cheshire businesses

Businesses in South Cheshire connecting to Superfast broadband can tap in to free digital seminars.

Connecting Cheshire is launching its latest business support package – Digital+ – available to businesses across Cheshire and Warrington.

January 23, 2018
Laura Smith MP local surgeries for February and March

Laura Smith MP local surgeries for February and March

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith is to stage more local surgeries in February and March.

Some will be drop-in surgeries, but more appointment-based surgeries have been organised to cope with demand, her office has said.

January 22, 2018
Nantwich boss launches ‘Ride to Work’ bike scheme for staff

Nantwich boss launches ‘Ride to Work’ bike scheme for staff

A company boss from Nantwich is encouraging employees to get on their bike and help cut down on congestion across South Cheshire.

Nantwich man Ken Lawton, owner of Alpha Omega Securities, has launched a Ride to Work scheme offering his staff a brand new bike to travel to their work destinations and head office on Lawton Street, Crewe.

January 22, 2018

Who’s Wine is it Anyway ?

Whose Wine is it Anyway’ is a fun and interactive wine tasting evening with a twist, raising money for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity – Everybody Knows Somebody Dementia Appeal. Join us for an evening of fun, fizz and fundraising on Friday 11th May 2018 In the Garden Room, Richmond Village, Nantwich, CW5 6LZ Glass of Fizz on arrival, 6 taster[Read More…]

January 22, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop trophies and medals at indoor final

Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop trophies and medals at indoor final

Young Crewe and Nantwich AC athletes had a day to remember when they scooped medals galore at the North West Indoor Sportshall Finals.

Two teams won the outright trophy, and many more earned individual gold, silver and bronze medals for their performances at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes.

January 22, 2018