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Review: Meet The Beatles wows packed Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Meet The Beatles wows packed Nantwich Civic Hall

By Jonathan White
‘Meet The Beatles’ performed at Nantwich Civic Hall in front of a sell-out audience.

Talented acoustic guitar and female vocal duo ‘Chapter Two’ warmed up the audience with a mixture of classic tracks.

February 22, 2017
Families set to flock to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for lambing event

Families set to flock to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for lambing event

Hundreds of families will be flocking to Reaseheath College in Nantwich on the first two weekends of March for the popular lambing event.

The lambing weekends have been a major draw to the college over the past 21 years.

February 22, 2017
Nantwich restaurant unveils plan to double in size

Nantwich restaurant unveils plan to double in size

A restaurant owner has unveiled plans to double the capacity of his business and secure its future in Nantwich town centre.

Ben Rafferty, of Residence Restaurant and Bar on Mill Street, has submitted plans to transform a courtyard at the back into an eating and drinking destination as part of a £300,000 facelift.

February 22, 2017
Nantwich pupils face fears as class invaded by exotic animals

Nantwich pupils face fears as class invaded by exotic animals

Youngsters in Nantwich faced their fears head on – when they handled exotic animals like snakes, tarantulas and scorpions!

Pupils and staff at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley were treated to a special visit from Simon Airey, of Corner Exotics in Shrewsbury.

February 21, 2017
Nantwich Mayor to stage Salt of The Earth awards

Nantwich Mayor to stage Salt of The Earth awards

Nantwich is to stage the Salt of the Earth Awards for the third consecutive year.

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin is keen to run the awards again which were launched back in 2015 by former Mayor Christine Farrall.

February 21, 2017
Penalty shoot-our saves NHB FC in Crewe FA Sunday Cup

Penalty shoot-our saves NHB FC in Crewe FA Sunday Cup

Premier Division NHB FC needed a penalty shoot out to defeat Division One Sandbach Town in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

The game finished 2-2 after extra time.

February 21, 2017
Nantwich Litter Group backs British Spring Clean campaign

Nantwich Litter Group backs British Spring Clean campaign

Nantwich Litter Group is to set to join the British Spring Clean Weekend run by Keep Britain Tidy.

The national group is encouraging the country to get behind their 2017 campaign during the weekend of March 3-5.

February 20, 2017
Bunbury pub staff toast two new national awards

Bunbury pub staff toast two new national awards

Staff at Bunbury’s Yew Tree Inn are toasting two new national accolades.

The country inn is the only pub in Cheshire listed among the UK-wide Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs.

February 20, 2017
Woman, 76, killed in car smash in Stapeley, Nantwich

Woman, 76, killed in car smash in Stapeley, Nantwich

A woman was killed when her car careered off a Nantwich road and ploughed into a fence post.

The 76-year-old was driving along Peter Destapleigh Way in Stapeley when the accident happened.

February 20, 2017
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton “proud” of Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton “proud” of Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman

By Jack Bradley
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has declared his pride for undefeated Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman.

Gorman, 20, stopped his latest opponent Gorgita Gorgiladze just short of two minutes into the first round at Fenton Manor Sports Complex after flooring the Georgian with brutal body shots.

February 20, 2017
Nantwich Jazz Festival organisers promise ‘biggest and best’ yet

Nantwich Jazz Festival organisers promise ‘biggest and best’ yet

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival organisers are promising the ‘biggest and best’ yet as the event celebrates its 21st anniversary.

There’s a star-studded line-up to mark the milestone and more pubs and venues across the town will host performances during the Easter weekend, April 13-17.

February 20, 2017
South Cheshire student raises amazing £22,680 with Christmas lights

South Cheshire student raises amazing £22,680 with Christmas lights

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire student raised a staggering £22,680 for charity by setting up a Christmas lights display at his family’s farm.

Graham Witter, 22, a final year Business Management degree student, opened the display up to the public at Carters Green Farm in Weston throughout December.

February 19, 2017
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich with Noise Next Door

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich with Noise Next Door

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with a bill that will appeal to all comedy fans.

First act of the night on March 3 is Geoff Norcott.

February 19, 2017