Archive for March, 2018

Temples letting agent in Crewe to merge with Cheshire Lamont

Temples letting agent in Crewe to merge with Cheshire Lamont

The owner of well-known letting agent Temples is to merge with Cheshire Lamont estate agents.

Alex Kemp, who has run Temples in Crewe for 11 years, is merging with Cheshire Lamont Estate Agents, Valuers & Property Consultants.

March 5, 2018
Tributes paid to Willaston volunteer Helenor King who has died

Tributes paid to Willaston volunteer Helenor King who has died

People have paid tribute to long-service Willaston volunteer Helenor King who has died.

The 81-year-old was recognised by many as a hard-working volunteer for a number of causes, including the Samaritans for Crewe Stroke Support Group for decades.

March 5, 2018
Salvador reach Presidents Cup semi-final as Sunday football hit by weather

Salvador reach Presidents Cup semi-final as Sunday football hit by weather

Salvador reached the Presidents Cup semi-finals with a win over Sandbach Town in one of just two games to survive the weather.

The Crewe Regional Sunday League programme was hit badly by recent freezing temperatures leaving many local pitches unplayable.

March 4, 2018
Stapeley pupils and staff enjoy STEAM week activities

Stapeley pupils and staff enjoy STEAM week activities

Pupils and staff at Pear Tree School in Stapeley are cooling off after a fun-packed STEAM week of activities.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths week was created by the school’s art lead Kay Morrell and STEM co-ordinator Chris Sykes.

March 4, 2018
Police hunt thugs who smashed vehicles in Nantwich street

Police hunt thugs who smashed vehicles in Nantwich street

Police are hunting vandals who went on a wrecking spree on a Nantwich road, smashing up several vehicles.

Yobs jumped on a number of cars, smashing windscreens and damaging bodywork, on Birchin Lane in the early hours yesterday (March 3).

March 4, 2018
Nantwich to Crewe 2018 Midnight Walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice unveiled

Nantwich to Crewe 2018 Midnight Walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice unveiled

This year’s St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk between Nantwich and Crewe is stepping back to the 80s!

The popular annual fundraiser is returning on Saturday June 30, and organisers are encouraging ladies to go all ‘footloose’ for this year’s event.

March 4, 2018
South Cheshire Chamber runs ‘cyber safe forum’ for businesses

South Cheshire Chamber runs ‘cyber safe forum’ for businesses

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with police to drive home the message of staying safe online.

A Cyber Safe Forum launches at the Ibis Styles Hotel in Crewe on March 29 when businesses will hear from Cheshire Constabulary safety experts Alison Gabbot and Mark Cotton.

March 4, 2018
Mark Palethorpe

94% gain first choice secondary school places in Cheshire East

More than 94% of applicants have secured first choice secondary school places in Cheshire East, the authority has said.

It’s a rise of 0.5% on last year’s figure and nearly 11% better than the 2017 national average of 83.5%.

March 4, 2018
“Face of Nantwich” exhibition opens at town’s museum

“Face of Nantwich” exhibition opens at town’s museum

An exhibition which displays portaits of well-known faces of Nantwich, has opened at the town’s museum.

“The Face of Nantwich” exhibition has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

March 3, 2018
Nantwich Town fixtures pile-up amid more postponements

Nantwich Town fixtures pile-up amid more postponements

Nantwich Town are facing a heavy schedule of fixtures in the next few weeks after recent postponements due to the weather.

The Dabbers’ latest game due to today at home to Warrington was called off two days ago due to the frozen pitch many grounds have suffered in the week-long Siberian temperatures.

March 3, 2018
Willaston man tackles 10 marathons in aid of Bloodwise charity

Willaston man tackles 10 marathons in aid of Bloodwise charity

By Jonathan White
A Willaston man is attempting to complete 10 marathons in 10 days to raise funds for the blood cancer charity, Bloodwise.

Paul Dean, 37, is hard in training for the gruelling challenge he aims to tackle starting on May 25 this year.

March 3, 2018
Fire cadet unit re-launched at Nantwich Fire Station

Fire cadet unit re-launched at Nantwich Fire Station

A fire cadet unit is being relaunched for budding lifesavers at Nantwich Fire Station on Beam Street.

Sessions for 12 to 17-year-olds who want to learn the skills of a firefighter and gain qualifications while making new friends, begin again on April 4.

March 3, 2018
Landmark Cheshire Cheese pub in Shavington enjoys new lease of life

Landmark Cheshire Cheese pub in Shavington enjoys new lease of life

A landlord has said ‘cheers!’ to South Cheshire people who have helped breathe new life into landmark Shavington pub, Cheshire Cheese.

Adam Scally is raising a glass to those who have supported the rebirth of the pub as a community hub serving a growing population in the village.

March 2, 2018