Archive for February, 2018

Review: Nantwich Players’ latest production, Colder Than Here

Review: Nantwich Players’ latest production, Colder Than Here

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is a wonderful poignant story of love, loss and family relationships.

Colder Than Here, written by Laura Wade and directed by John Mckay, tells the story of one family trying to come to terms with, and understand why Myra, who is suffering from terminal cancer wants to plan her own funeral.

February 10, 2018
Record number of performers line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Record number of performers line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is set to be a star-studded event with a record number of performers lined-up to entertain this Easter.

Festival programmes are now available online and at local outlets listing all the famous names whose stage skills will turn Nantwich into a mecca for music-lovers over Bank Holiday weekend, March 29 to April 2.

February 9, 2018
Two South Cheshire men killed in horror A41 crash near Chester

Two South Cheshire men killed in horror A41 crash near Chester

Two men from South Cheshire have been killed in a horror car smash on the A41 near Chester.

The collision, between a silver Audi A3 and a blue Peugeot Partner van, happened outside Dragon Hall Business Park on Whitchurch Road.

February 9, 2018
Wistaston Scouts to stage ‘Evening with Steve Leonard’ fund-raiser

Wistaston Scouts to stage ‘Evening with Steve Leonard’ fund-raiser

Wistaston Scouts are to hold “An evening with Steve Leonard” event at St Mary’s Parish Hall in Wistaston on Friday February 16.

Vet and TV presenter Steve has travelled the globe working alongside some of the world’s most iconic wildlife, from whales to flesh eating maggots.

February 8, 2018
Reaseheath College in Nantwich backs Agri-Tech West initiative

Reaseheath College in Nantwich backs Agri-Tech West initiative

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is joining forces with Agri-Tech West (ATW) to champion the rising agri-tech sector.

ATW is an alliance of businesses, public sector and industry organisations and educational institutions which aim to turn the UK into a world leader in agri-food technology.

February 8, 2018
Nantwich War Memorial becomes Grade II listed monument

Nantwich War Memorial becomes Grade II listed monument

Nantwich War Memorial is now officially a Grade II listed monument.

Historic England has added the memorial, on the town square on High Street, to the list of buildings of ‘Special Architectural or Historic Interest’.

February 8, 2018
Barringtons Corporate Recovery donates funds to St Luke’s Hospice

Barringtons Corporate Recovery donates funds to St Luke’s Hospice

A corporate recovery business in Nantwich has been praised for its long-standing commitment to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

Barringtons Corporate Recovery (BCR) has handed over a further £400 to the facility after staging its sixth charity quiz.

February 8, 2018
Nantwich Museum appeals for Welsh Row information for new exhibition

Nantwich Museum appeals for Welsh Row information for new exhibition

Nantwich Museum wants the town’s residents to help put together a new exhibition on “Welsh Row through the Ages”.

It’s hoped the display will be mounted at the Pillory Street venue in the summer.

February 8, 2018
Simon Byrne

Cheshire Police Chief Constable to face gross misconduct hearing into series of allegations

Cheshire Police’s suspended Chief Constable Simon Byrne is to face a two-week gross misconduct hearing into a catalogue of allegations unveiled for the first time today.

In a 21-page report into his conduct, Mr Byrne faces allegations that he “berated and belittled” senior civilian staff and officers, and allowed his children to access his Cheshire Police iPad.

February 7, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich residents face Council Tax hike of 5.99%

Crewe and Nantwich residents face Council Tax hike of 5.99%

Council Tax is set to rise by 5.99% this April – a higher increase than was proposed by Cheshire East Council just three months ago.

The authority’s Cabinet approved the move yesterday, claiming it is needed to “protect frontline services”.

February 7, 2018
Some evening South Cheshire bus services saved from axe, says Cheshire East

Some evening South Cheshire bus services saved from axe, says Cheshire East

Some evening bus services running in Crewe, Sandbach, Macclesfield, Middlewich and Congleton are being retained.

All subsidised evening services in Cheshire East were due to be axed in a bid to save £1.5 million in costs.

February 7, 2018
Matt Bell extra-time winner earns Nantwich Town cup victory over Crewe Alex

Matt Bell extra-time winner earns Nantwich Town cup victory over Crewe Alex

A late extra-time winner by Matt Bell fired Nantwich Town into the Cheshire Senior Cup semi-finals in a dramatic victory over League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Bell fizzed a low shot into the corner in the 115th minute to warm the Dabbers supporters on a freezing night at the Weaver Stadium.

February 7, 2018
Iconic Nantwich furniture firm Mia Stanza set to celebrate 20 years

Iconic Nantwich furniture firm Mia Stanza set to celebrate 20 years

Nantwich’s iconic furniture firm Mia Stanza will soon be celebrating 20 years in the town.

The brand, which means “My Room” in Italian, was set up by furniture lovers Eric and June Lightowler in 1999 in a small shop on the corner of High Street.

February 7, 2018