Archive for February, 2018

Nantwich Mayor launches 2018 Salt of the Earth Awards

Nantwich Mayor launches 2018 Salt of the Earth Awards

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill has launched the 2018 “Salt of the Earth” awards to recognise people who make a difference in the town.

The popular awards aim to celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile in the Nantwich community.

February 21, 2018
Parents warned over rise in scarlet fever cases in Cheshire

Parents warned over rise in scarlet fever cases in Cheshire

Parents across Crewe and Nantwich are being warned to look for signs of scarlet fever amid rise in cases across the region.

The symptoms of scarlet fever are a fine pinkish or red rash that feels similar to sandpaper – in conjunction with a sore throat, headache and fever.

February 21, 2018
Cancer charity runs free pamper sessions for South Cheshire patients

Cancer charity runs free pamper sessions for South Cheshire patients

An international cancer support charity has launched its 99th workshop at Leighton Hospital in South Cheshire.

Look Good Feel Better, which provides practical support for people struggling with the visible effects of cancer treatment, is offering free pamper sessions to local cancer patients.

February 19, 2018
Andy Robinson to headline Very Best in Stand Up show in Nantwich

Andy Robinson to headline Very Best in Stand Up show in Nantwich

Top comedian Andy Robinson will headline when The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 2.

Robinson is one of the finest acts working on the circuit, and has been performing comedy for 15 years.

February 19, 2018
Hibberts in Nantwich appoint new farming solicitor

Hibberts in Nantwich appoint new farming solicitor

Hibberts Solicitors in Nantwich has consolidated its agriculture department with the appointment of a new farming solicitor.

Oliver Lewis has joined the Nantwich branch after completing his training with the NFU (National Farmers’ Union).

February 19, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies march on with victory over Chester

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies march on with victory over Chester

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies maintained their push for the league title with a comfortable 29-0 win away at Chester Devas.

The Vagrants side are now just one point behind Didsbury in Women’s NC North West 1 division.

February 19, 2018

Nantwich Rotary Club Visitors Day 20th March

Nantwich Rotary Club are holding a special visitors day on Tuesday 20th March from 12.30pm to 2pm at the Civic Hall. This event which will be attended by the Mayoress of Cheshire East and include a buffet lunch is designed to give information about the club’s many varied activities including our Santa’s float where we raised a record amount last[Read More…]

February 19, 2018
Review: Brine Leas “High School Musical” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Brine Leas “High School Musical” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Students from Brine Leas School took to the stage at The Lyceum this week with their production of High School Musical.

More than 100 students from years 7 to 12 took part on stage, in the band and as back stage crew.

February 18, 2018
Perfecto Allstars DJ event in Nantwich helps raise hundreds of pounds for charity

Perfecto Allstars DJ event in Nantwich helps raise hundreds of pounds for charity

By Jonathan White
‘The Perfecto Allstars’ fund-raising concert at The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich helped raise more than £350 for charity.

Perfecto Records roster DJs, who played sets based around trance and house music, were Nat Monday, Danny Stubbs, Zed White, and Scott Callis, along with local DJ Alex Brown.

February 18, 2018
Crewe Ath reach Presidents Cup semi-finals with win over NHB FC

Crewe Ath reach Presidents Cup semi-finals with win over NHB FC

Crewe Ath progressed to the semi-finals of the Presidents Cup with a 4-2 win over NHB FC.

Jordan Amson scored a hat-trick with Josh Clarke also scoring. Dan Ball scored both goals for NHB FC.

February 18, 2018
Seaside visit turns sour as Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Whitby

Seaside visit turns sour as Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Whitby

By Ryan Batty
Nathan Cotterell’s first goal for Nantwich Town was not enough as the Dabbers were beaten 2-1 at Whitby Town on the Yorkshire coast.

The winger gave Nantwich the lead after 32 minutes when he intercepted a poor back-pass by Dan McWilliams to slide his effort under hosts’ goalkeeper Jack Norton.

February 18, 2018
Thousands feel tremors after 4.4 earthquake hits Wales and England

Thousands feel tremors after 4.4 earthquake hits Wales and England

Thousands across South Cheshire felt tremors today after a 4.4 earthquake affected parts of Wales and England.

Shaking has been reported across south Wales, the south west of England and the Midlands.

February 17, 2018
Third South Cheshire man dies a week after A41 road collision

Third South Cheshire man dies a week after A41 road collision

A third man from South Cheshire has died days after his two friends were killed in the same road accident on the A41 near Chester.

Darryl Smith, 29, and his friend Sean Broomhall, 24, both of Wistaston, died as a result of the collision.

February 16, 2018