Archive for April, 2018

Body cameras for Cheshire Police officers worth £787,000 costs, says councillor

Body cameras for Cheshire Police officers worth £787,000 costs, says councillor

By Stephen Topping
A former police officer who worked in the force’s complaints department believes the roll-out of body-worn cameras for Cheshire’s officers is money well spent.

The office of David Keane, Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner, has revealed that it will cost £787,000 to allow all front-line officers to have access to the equipment.

April 17, 2018
Teletubbies are coming to Crewe Lyceum! Win family tickets in our competition

Teletubbies are coming to Crewe Lyceum! Win family tickets in our competition

The world-famous Teletubbies, who this year celebrate their 20th anniversary, are starring in their first-ever live theatre show at Crewe Lyceum in May.

And we’ve teamed up with Crewe Lyceum to offer TWO family tickets for the South Cheshire shows on May 23 and 24, with each ticket gaining free entry for a family of four (minimum one adult).

April 17, 2018
Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after thrilling win over Stalybridge

Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after thrilling win over Stalybridge

Nantwich Town reached their second successive Cheshire Senior Cup final after a dramatic semi-final victory over Stalybridge Celtic.

The Dabbers and their Evo-Stik Premier Division rivals locked horns over 120 minutes at the Weaver Stadium last night (April 16).

April 17, 2018
Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich stages annual “Soviet Threat” event

Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich stages annual “Soviet Threat” event

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time when it staged the fourth annual “Soviet Threat” event.

The event recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

April 16, 2018
Review: Curtain Call’s Disney concert “Wishes” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s Disney concert “Wishes” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ll admit that I’ve seen a few Disney films in my time.

Mostly from babysitting younger members of the family, which also means I’m familiar with a lot the songs.

April 16, 2018
Almost 300 men attend Nantwich PSA testing day

Almost 300 men attend Nantwich PSA testing day

Almost 300 men turned up to a PSA testing session held at Nantwich Civic Hall to help spot early signs of prostate cancer.

In total, 286 men attended for the test which was organised by the Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group.

April 16, 2018
Crewe FC celebrate victory in FA Sunday Cup final

Crewe FC celebrate victory in FA Sunday Cup final

Crewe FC won the final of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup with a 3-1 victory over rivals Crewe Athletic.

Lee Mellor scored a hat-trick for Crewe FC to lead them to the win at the Cumberland Sports ground in Crewe.

April 16, 2018
Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Rushall Olympic

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town fell to their first defeat in six games after being defeated 2-1 by Rushall Olympic at the Weaver Stadium.

Rushall took the lead through Gurjit Singh after a quarter of an hour, when the former Sutton Coldfield midfielder finished a neat move by sliding the ball past Krystian Burzynski.

April 15, 2018
9th annual Weaver Wander set for Nantwich on May 26

9th annual Weaver Wander set for Nantwich on May 26

By Jonathan White
Members of the annual Weaver Wander were in Nantwich this weekend to promote the ninth ‘Wander’ next month.

The 9th annual ‘Weaver Wander’  classic & sports car spectacular is set to take place on Saturday May 26.

April 15, 2018
Sealed Knot unveils plaque in Nantwich to mark 46-year association

Sealed Knot unveils plaque in Nantwich to mark 46-year association

The Sealed Knot Society have unveiled a plaque, stone and tree to Nantwich to mark their long association with the town.

The plaque, stone and mature tulip tree acknowledged The Sealed Knot’s 46 years of involvement in the annual Holly Holy Day events, commemorating the 1643 Battle of Nantwich.

April 15, 2018
Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson to speak at Nantwich Town sports dinner

Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson to speak at Nantwich Town sports dinner

Liverpool’s legendary European Cup winning captain and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson will be guest speaker at Nantwich Town’s Sports Dinner.

Regulars who watch Sky’s Soccer Saturday with Jeff Sterling will know “Thommo” as a popular pundit who is also highly regarded on the dinner speaking circuit.

April 14, 2018
Nantwich store Foundations shortlisted in High Street Hero awards

Nantwich store Foundations shortlisted in High Street Hero awards

Popular Nantwich store Foundations has been shortlisted in the national High Street Hero Small Awards.

The awards honour local businesses with their heart in the high street, who are active members of their community and have a proven track record of contributing to the success of their street.

April 14, 2018
New special free school for South Cheshire children to open in Crewe

New special free school for South Cheshire children to open in Crewe

A new special free school for South Cheshire children with social, emotional and mental health needs is to open in Crewe.

East Cheshire Youth Achievement Free School Trust, which runs Fermain Academy in Macclesfield, has been approved to open a 40-place special free school for children aged 4-16.

April 14, 2018