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Nantwich Choral Society unveils new programme of shows

Nantwich Choral Society unveils new programme of shows

Nantwich Choral Society has unveiled a programme featuring some of the country’s best-known classical performers.

Rehearsals are in full swing for an early Easter concert including big name singers and the Northern Concordia Orchestra at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 26.

February 26, 2017
Nantwich History Tour book unveiled by Paul Hurley

Nantwich History Tour book unveiled by Paul Hurley

A new 96-page book called Nantwich History Tour will take readers on a journey to the town’s earliest days.

The publication, by Paul Hurley, explores the oldest of the three Cheshire Wiches or Wyches and its historical importance.

February 25, 2017
Nantwich Town beat fellow promotion chasers Hednesford

Nantwich Town beat fellow promotion chasers Hednesford

Nantwich Town came from behind to win 2-1 at fellow promotion rivals Hednesford Town at Keys Park.

They had fallen behind in the 2nd minute when Danny Glover finished clinically.

February 25, 2017
Brine Leas School welcomes businesses to Careers Convention

Brine Leas School welcomes businesses to Careers Convention

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to business, industry, FE and HE for its annual and largest Careers Convention.

Forty establishments from local and national employers, training and apprenticeship providers were present.

February 25, 2017
Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday February 28.

Pancakes and refreshments will be available from 11am until 1pm in the Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

February 25, 2017
Malbank pupils awarded £200 by Asda Community Champion

Malbank pupils awarded £200 by Asda Community Champion

Staff and students from Malbank School and Sixth Form College’s technology department have been awarded a £200 grant from Asda.

The Nantwich pupils have benefited from the supermarket’s Community Champion scheme.

February 25, 2017
Star reveals joy at working on First Hippo on The Moon – Crewe Lyceum

Star reveals joy at working on First Hippo on The Moon – Crewe Lyceum

Les Petits Theatre Company is bringing to life the much-loved children’s picture book, The First Hippo on The Moon, written by David Walliams, at Crewe Lyceum on March 5.

One of the stars Dominic Allen speaks to Nantwichnews writer Claire Faulkner about the show

February 25, 2017
RSPCA launch probe after swan injured by shotgun in Cheshire

RSPCA launch probe after swan injured by shotgun in Cheshire

A swan was found on a South Cheshire canal peppered with shotgun and airgun pellets, the RSPCA has revealed.

The swan was found by a member of the public at Middlewich Canal and taken to the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich.

February 25, 2017
Fire crews battle chimney blaze at Nantwich house

Fire crews battle chimney blaze at Nantwich house

Fire crews battled a chimney blaze they found well alight at a house in Nantwich.

Nantwich firefighters were called out to the property on Shrewbridge Road at around 7.30pm tonight (February 23).

February 23, 2017
Storm Doris causes havoc across Nantwich and Cheshire

Storm Doris causes havoc across Nantwich and Cheshire

High winds from Storm Doris are causing havoc across Cheshire today, emergency services have warned.

Cheshire Police have received an unprecedented number of calls relating to the storm from 9am today (February 23).

February 23, 2017
Campaigners win battle to stop Hack Green RAF base turning into travellers camp

Campaigners win battle to stop Hack Green RAF base turning into travellers camp

Villagers near Nantwich are celebrating after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal to turn former RAF camp at Hack Green into a travellers camp.

Applicants representing nine traveller families, known as Hack Green Group, wanted to turn the former camp into nine plots.

February 23, 2017

Wedding Showcase Event

Join us at The Crown Hotel for our spring Wedding Fayre held on Sunday March 19th. If you are looking for the perfect venue for your day or inspiration for those little touches that make your special just that, then make sure you pop by and check out some of the best wedding suppliers in Cheshire to help coordinate, style[Read More…]

February 22, 2017
Robbers armed with crowbars raid Shavington Co-op store

Robbers armed with crowbars raid Shavington Co-op store

Armed robbers threatened staff with crowbars and stole cash and cigarettes in a raid on the Co-op store in Shavington earlier today.

Two men pulled up at the store on Rope Lane in a red car, police believe.

February 22, 2017