Archive for February, 2019

Nantwich has second lowest vacant shops rate in Cheshire East

Nantwich has second lowest vacant shops rate in Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Nantwich has the second lowest rate of vacant shops in Cheshire East.

But neighbouring Crewe along with Congleton have the highest rates of empty retail units, new figures have revealed.

February 28, 2019
Leighton doctor to run London Marathon in memory of suicide dad

Leighton doctor to run London Marathon in memory of suicide dad

A doctor at Leighton Hospital is to take on the London Marathon to raise money in her dad’s memory.

Katy Sutcliffe, who lives in Nantwich, was devastated after her father Andy committed suicide in 2015, aged just 51.

February 28, 2019
Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Tom Gates Live on Stage, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Dragging any teenage boy off his XBox to watch live theatre is hard work, these days.

But seemingly not when the World Premiere tour of Tom Gates: Live on Stage arrives in South Cheshire!

February 28, 2019
Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Be prepared to ‘Twist and Shout’ as the UK’s top Beatles tribute band performs a fund-raising concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday March 16.

Meet the Beatles deliver the most authentic sound and look since the Sixties – from the sounds and songs down to the uniforms and instruments.

February 27, 2019
Leighton Hospital to host annual NHS Careers Fair

Leighton Hospital to host annual NHS Careers Fair

Leighton Hospital is to host its annual NHS Careers Fair on Wednesday March 6.

The fair, organised by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a free event open to students from Year 9 upwards as well as adults, who would like to find out more about job opportunities in NHS organisations.

February 27, 2019
Cronkinson Farm in Stapeley to be turned into Heritage community pub

Cronkinson Farm in Stapeley to be turned into Heritage community pub

A family pub in Nantwich is to close for a major £200,000 refurbishment.

The Cronkinson Farm pub in Stapeley will close on March 4 for 16 days, re-opening on March 20.

February 27, 2019
Police pledge to improve monitoring of hunts in Cheshire

Police pledge to improve monitoring of hunts in Cheshire

By Stephen Topping
Police chiefs are hoping to improve public safety and build up trust by improving the way they monitor hunts in Cheshire.

Huntsmen and saboteurs sat row-by-row at Cheshire Police’s Clemonds Hey headquarters in Winsford to hear David Keane, the county’s police and crime commissioner, grill newly-appointed Chief Constable Darren Martland on how the force deals with hunt-related incidents.

February 27, 2019
Nantwich Town keep promotion hopes alive with 2-0 win over Bamber Bridge

Nantwich Town keep promotion hopes alive with 2-0 win over Bamber Bridge

By James Brown
Nantwich Town got back to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Premier Division with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Bamber Bridge.

Goals by Callum Saunders and Joe Malkin goals in each half at the Weaver Stadium were enough to seal a comfortable win in front of 300 supporters.

February 27, 2019
South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

South Cheshire Militaire show thrills crowds at Malbank in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The annual South Cheshire Militaire universal model show thrilled the crowds at Malbank School in Nantwich.

The show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 27, 2019
Police release CCTV images in hunt for Nantwich burglar

Police release CCTV images in hunt for Nantwich burglar

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary in Nantwich.

A man entered a house on Welsh Row and stole a laptop and a wallet at around 3.15pm on Saturday February 16.

February 26, 2019
Nantwich author to stage book signing on World Book Day

Nantwich author to stage book signing on World Book Day

Nantwich author Chrisoula Sirigou will be staging a book signing event to celebrate World Book Day.

Chrisoula will be at Nantwich Bookshop and Cafe on the town square on Tuesday March 7.

February 26, 2019
Campaigners call for safety works on Barony skate park in Nantwich

Campaigners call for safety works on Barony skate park in Nantwich

Campaigners are calling on council chiefs to improve the safety of a popular Nantwich skate park they say has “fallen into disrepair”.

Parents have now launched a petition to persuade Cheshire East Council to carry out work to improve Barony Skate Park.

February 26, 2019
Hibberts in Nantwich  open new premises in town centre

Hibberts in Nantwich open new premises in town centre

Hibberts Solicitors has opened a new office in Nantwich town centre.

The firm has brought together three of its departments under the roof of its new location, on Pillory Street.

February 25, 2019