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Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution invests in 100 new trucks

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution invests in 100 new trucks

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution is replacing its 100 strong fleet of trucks with Mercedes-Benz Actros.

The company’s £8 million investment follows a 16-week driving trial, including competitive ‘shoot-outs’ with four different manufacturers.

February 14, 2017
Fire cadet scheme in Nantwich faces closure over lack of volunteers

Fire cadet scheme in Nantwich faces closure over lack of volunteers

A fire cadet scheme in Nantwich faces closure due to a lack of volunteers.

Cheshire Fire Services could close a number of units, with Nantwich and Audlem among the hardest hit.

February 14, 2017
Nantwich schools face axing one in four teachers under new funding plan

Nantwich schools face axing one in four teachers under new funding plan

Primary schools in Nantwich may have to cut teaching staff by 25% if the Government’s national funding formula plan goes ahead.

And some may be forced to cut back to a four-day week.

February 14, 2017
Nantwich estate agent pledges £25,000 to causes to celebrate 25th year

Nantwich estate agent pledges £25,000 to causes to celebrate 25th year

Big-hearted bosses at Nantwich estate agents Baker Wynne & Wilson are celebrating 25 years in business – by handing out £25,000 to local causes!

John Baker said the idea is to thank all the support the agents have had from the community over the last quarter of a century.

February 14, 2017
Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard move into FA Sunday semi-finals

Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard move into FA Sunday semi-finals

Railway Hotel and AFC Leopard progressed to the semi-finals in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Railway won 3-2 at Crewe Ath with goals from Tom Finch, Karl Gibbs and Danny Lavalette.

February 13, 2017
Nantwich students lead way with top awards in shepherds contest

Nantwich students lead way with top awards in shepherds contest

Reaseheath College students led the way when they fleeced the opposition and scooped top awards in a shepherds competition.

The Nantwich students were victorious at the Next Generation Shepherds contest, run by the Central Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA).

February 13, 2017
David Walliams children’s tale to be staged at Crewe Lyceum

David Walliams children’s tale to be staged at Crewe Lyceum

A stage version of David Walliams’ children’s tale The First Hippo On The Moon is to be performed at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

The endearing show will visit South Cheshire during its full-scale UK tour on Sunday March 5.

February 13, 2017
Review: The Big Top rolls into Nantwich for week of performances

Review: The Big Top rolls into Nantwich for week of performances

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors are enjoying the latest Big Top shows which rolled into town over the weekend.

The ‘Circus Vladimir’ is staging its first-ever visit to Nantwich, based on the grounds of Nantwich Town FC.

February 13, 2017

‘Keep Calm and Dance’ charity dinner and dance (Sat 18-3-17)

‘Keep Calm and Dance’ charity dinner and dance takes place on Saturday 18th March 2017 at Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich. Doors open at 6:30pm and food is served at 7pm. Ticket price includes a 3 course meal, along with a live performance and Q&A from professional dancers AJ & Chloe. They both recently appeared on the BBC’s Strictly[Read More…]

February 12, 2017
Rising number of Nantwich coffee shops led to Swirlys closure, says hospice

Rising number of Nantwich coffee shops led to Swirlys closure, says hospice

The Swirly Whirlys hospice outlet in Nantwich is being closed because of increased competition from the town’s coffee shops, St Luke’s admits.

We revealed earlier this week how the Pillory Street outlet, first opened in 2012, is closing its doors next month.

February 12, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage new interactive ‘Civil War’ evening class

Nantwich Museum to stage new interactive ‘Civil War’ evening class

Nantwich Museum is to stage an interactive evening class aimed at examining local events during the First Civil War in Cheshire.

It has been arranged by Nantwich Museum’s Civil War Centre.

February 12, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sutton Coldfield

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sutton Coldfield

By Steven Sharman
Promotion-chasing Nantwich Town made it six unbeaten with a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Sutton Coldfield.

The hosts took a sixth minute lead through Sean Geddes’ penalty after Curtis Jones had brought down David Howarth.

February 12, 2017
Review: Nantwich Players and ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’

Review: Nantwich Players and ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’

By Claire Faulkner
The latest production by Nantwich Players is a wonderful spoof of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic, ‘The Hound of The Baskervilles’.

Adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson, and directed by Chris Ridge, the cast of three actors perform up to a dozen characters in this fast moving comedy.

February 11, 2017