Archive for December, 2018

Police hunt burglars after Hatherton break-in

Police hunt burglars after Hatherton break-in

Police are hunting burglars after a break-in at a property on Audlem Road in Hatherton.

The incident took place between 1.30pm and 3pm today (December 18).

December 18, 2018
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner blames Government for funding cost

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner blames Government for funding cost

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) says the Government is “passing the baton” for funding the force on to residents.

David Keane has told the Cheshire police and crime panel he will ask acting chief constable Janette McCormick how much money will be needed in 2019-20 before launching a public consultation in January about raising the council tax precept.

December 18, 2018
Plea by Nantwich Olympic star Bryony Page after house break-in

Plea by Nantwich Olympic star Bryony Page after house break-in

Nantwich’s Olympic star Bryony Page has issued a plea for help after burglars broke in to her home and stole valuable items.

Among the items taken from the former Brine Leas student was her Olympic edition Samsung Galaxy phone.

December 18, 2018
Watts Commercial Finance shortlisted in Moneyfacts Awards

Watts Commercial Finance shortlisted in Moneyfacts Awards

Nantwich firm Watts Commercial Finance are nominated in two categories in Moneyfacts Group 2019 Business Moneyfacts Awards.

The company is shortlisted in Commercial Mortgage Introducer of the Year and Commercial Finance Specialist Introducer of the Year categories.

December 18, 2018
Nantwich patient raise £4,000 for Breast Care Unit team

Nantwich patient raise £4,000 for Breast Care Unit team

A Nantwich patient cared for at Crewe’s Leighton Hospital this year, has handed over £4,000 to the Breast Care Unit team.

Barbara Burrows and her husband Nigel held an event at their home, hoping to raise around £1,000 for the unit.

December 18, 2018
Forestry students at Reaseheath College gain top industry talk

Forestry students at Reaseheath College gain top industry talk

Forestry and arboriculture students from Reaseheath College gained an insight into careers in a lecture from Adam Todd, Future Foresters Officer for the Royal Forestry Society.

Twenty Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma students heard Adam describe first-hand the range of career options in the commercial sector.

December 18, 2018
Wistaston Community Council Christmas Concert

Wistaston Community Council Christmas Concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ took place at St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston.

It featured Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, Shavington Academy Music Ensemble led by John Clarke and Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir led by Helen Collett.

December 18, 2018

CHRISTMAS EVE – STATESIDE SHOW AT NANTWICH CLUB

CHRISTMAS EVE IS PARTY NIGHT. The Stateside Show is a live performance with Country & Western, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul & Motown, American Party and disco by DJ Shine to keep you dancing the night away Starts at 9.15pm Nantwich Club is on Churchyardside next to Nantwich Market. Non members please sign in at bar.

December 18, 2018

‘Sway’ live concert, Nantwich (Thurs 20-12-18)

Local band ‘Sway’ perform a live concert this Thursday 20th December at Studio Nantwich on Castle Street in Nantwich. Doors open at 9pm. DJ Christmas After Party till late. Free entry all night. Discount drinks available.

December 17, 2018
Joyce Stockton

Tributes after death of former Nantwich Mayor Joyce Stockton

Tributes have been paid to a former Mayor of Nantwich Joyce Stockton who has died.

Mrs Stockton passed away on Saturday (December 15) at the Cypress Court Nursing Home in Crewe.

December 17, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintain run with victory over Veseyans

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintain run with victory over Veseyans

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintained their strong winning run with another battling victory over Midlands side Veseyans.

Their 22-10 victory was the fifth consecutive league win, produced in driving rain and biting winter wind at the Vagrants in Willaston.

December 17, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich householders add sparkle to their Christmas homes

Crewe and Nantwich householders add sparkle to their Christmas homes

Householders in Crewe and Nantwich have been turning on a light extravaganza for Christmas, as these houses captured by local photographer Jonathan White show!

Families and businesses have been entering the festive spirit with their light decorations.

December 17, 2018
Pub firm Parogon Group to create 150 jobs in South Cheshire and Staffordshire

Pub firm Parogon Group to create 150 jobs in South Cheshire and Staffordshire

Pub firm Parogon Group has announced plans to create 150 new jobs in South Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire in 2019.

The firm has acquired to new pub sites in the region, and aims to boost its workforce from 360 to more than 500.

December 17, 2018