Lorry collides with railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston
A lorry driver had a lucky escape after colliding with a railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston.
It happened at around noon on A49 close to Beeston cattle market.
Archive for October, 2018
University Centre Reaseheath stages graduation ceremony in Nantwich
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath have celebrated gaining their degrees at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.
Watched by families and employers and applauded by passers-by, the graduates marked the completion of degrees in agriculture, business and events management, countryside conservation, equine science, food science and horticulture.
Leighton Hospital chiefs lose out on £2 million after missing A&E targets
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses are missing out on more than £2 million of funding after A&E demand soared to record-breaking levels over the past year.
Fresh figures released by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust show Leighton Hospital has failed to meet the national four-hour waiting time target for A&E every month from September 2017 to August 2018.
Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum
By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full of Jason Donovan fans on Wednesday night when the 80s pop star visited South Cheshire with his Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour.
In the show, Donovan talked candidly about his life and career, his issues with addiction and the impact of losing his voice.
Applewood Independent teams up with Nantwich Town for 3G sponsor deal
Nantwich firm Applewood Independent has teamed up with Nantwich Town FC in a partnership that will see the club’s 3G facility renamed “Applewood Independent Arena”.
The family-run business has supported the club for a number of years.
Crewe Male Voice Choir celebrates 60th anniversary
Crewe Male Voice Choir has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception for friends, supporters and former members of the choir.
Guests included Mayor of Nantwich Cllr David Marren and Mayoress Belinda Marren and Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Lesley Smetham and consort David Smetham.
Cheshire East Council Leader says residents need to be “more responsible” with wheelie bins
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council has backed a new replacement wheelie bin charge – and says residents need to “take greater responsibility” for their bins!
Cllr Rachel Bailey insists the controversial new wheelie bin charge is necessary to maintain what she claims is the borough’s “excellent waste and recycling services”.
Players honour Nick Price as Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 41-5 at Wolverhampton
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1st team paid tribute to their club stalwart Nick Price before kick off in their Midlands 2 West clash at Wolverhampton.
Nick had held a number of key roles in the club after his playing career finished.
Open Mic Night with Heidi Browne at The Oddfellows
Winner of national competition Open Mic UK Heidi Browne hosts Tuesday Open Mics at The Oddfellows. All genres, styles and abilities welcome with an inclusive hootenanny vibe. PA provided and harmonies too if you’re lucky. Air your newly written songs, dust off your banjo, read us a poem, play an acoustic rendition of bohemian rhapsody… 8.30pm start. Tell your friends…
The Dinosaurs live at Nantwich Club
Our next live music night is Saturday 6th October at 9.30pm. The Dinosaurs are a four piece covers band playing covers primarily from the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s with a few others thrown in for good measure! We’re in Churchyardside , next to Nantwich Market. Non members please sign in at bar.
Nantwich restaurant owner sentenced in court for £68,000 tax fraud
The owner of former Nantwich restaurant Red Melon has been sentenced for a £68,000 tax scam.
Ahmed Talukdar, 48, of Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, owned the popular Red Melon restaurant in Welsh Row before it closed in 2015.
Tarporley racer Oliphant ends Dunlop BTCC season with points finish
Tom Oliphant ended his maiden Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship campaign with a first ever fastest lap in the series and a hard-fought points finish at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
Tarporley-born Oliphant, who was crowned the Ginetta GT4 Supercup champion at the circuit in 2015, built up his confidence in his Ciceley Motorsport prepared Mercedes A-Class in two fine practice sessions.
Brine Leas School opens doors for annual Activity Day
Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to around 230 primary school pupils for its annual Activity Day.
The youngsters were actively involved in a range of practical activities – from making chocolate creatures to designing and building Lego robots.
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