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Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich firefighters will host a dedicated ‘Brake road safety event’ in the town this week.

The event, part of the National Road Safety week, will take place at Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich on November 24, from 2pm to 4pm.

November 20, 2016
Nantwich Town extend winning run with 1-0 victory over Spennymoor

Nantwich Town extend winning run with 1-0 victory over Spennymoor

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town registered their sixth straight league win after beating Spennymoor Town 1-0 at the Weaver Stadium.

Sean Cooke’s first half strike was enough for the Dabbers who dominated much of the game and were denied more goals by visiting keeper Andrew Rafferty.

November 20, 2016
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on event

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on event

By Mark Ray
Thousands of people enjoyed the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on which lit up the town square last night (November 19).

Families young and old enjoyed live music and song, fair rides, refreshments and a firework display during the event.

November 20, 2016
New ‘Home Show’ to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

New ‘Home Show’ to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

A new Home Show is to be launched in Nantwich, showcasing local firms involved in building and renovation.

The local branch of home ventilation company EnviroVent has organised the show.

November 19, 2016
Hundreds of Crewe and Nantwich girl guides enjoy Science Day

Hundreds of Crewe and Nantwich girl guides enjoy Science Day

More than 200 girls from Weaver Division (Crewe and Nantwich) Rainbows, Brownies and Girlguiding groups united for a Science Day.


Interactive workshops were set up across South Cheshire College, where girls visited each pod in their individual groups.

November 19, 2016
Reaseheath College students serve up fun for Children in Need

Reaseheath College students serve up fun for Children in Need

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich served up a host of fundraising activities to support BBC Children in Need.

Students and staff rallied together to raise funds by running activities including attempting the longest badminton rally!

November 18, 2016
Review: The Buddy Holly Story, Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Buddy Holly Story, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The award-winning show ‘Buddy : The Buddy Holly Story’ left the audience at The Lyceum dancing in the aisles.

The jukebox musical is beautifully staged and very entertaining.

November 18, 2016
Malbank School pupils and staff help Arboretum World Record bid

Malbank School pupils and staff help Arboretum World Record bid

Malbank students, staff and governors have helped out in a World Record by run by the National Arboretum Memorial.

The Nantwich school on Welsh Row has supported a project which hopes to break the Guinness World Record for the biggest Christmas card.

November 17, 2016
Nantwich youngster wins competition to switch on Christmas Lights

Nantwich youngster wins competition to switch on Christmas Lights

A Nantwich youngster has won a contest to switch on the town’s Christmas Lights this weekend.

Eight-year-old Lilyanna won with her answer of 2,000 when trying to guess the number of lights on the star which will top the town’s Christmas tree.

November 16, 2016
Chinese State Circus rolls into Crewe Lyceum this month

Chinese State Circus rolls into Crewe Lyceum this month

The internationally-acclaimed Chinese State Circus will roll into South Cheshire later this month.

Crewe Lyceum will host the spectacular new live production Dynasty on Tuesday November 29.

November 16, 2016

Novella Awards Ceremony

The Novella Award is an international literary award biennially hosted between Manchester Metropolitan University Cheshire’s Department of Contemporary Arts and Liverpool John Moore’s University, partnered with Sandstone Press, Time to Read and NAWE. The prize awards £1000 and publication with Sandstone Press for manuscripts between 20,000-40,000 words. Last year’s winner ‘The Harlequin’ by Nina Allan went onto receive national coverage[Read More…]

November 16, 2016
Cheshire East leaders welcome latest Government HS2 report

Cheshire East leaders welcome latest Government HS2 report

Council leaders in Cheshire East have welcomed a Government report which revealed more details about Phase Two of high-speed rail project HS2.

The report from the Secretary of State confirms the intended route known as 2b through Cheshire East and on to Manchester Airport and Manchester.

November 15, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage craft group Christmas fayres

Nantwich Museum to stage craft group Christmas fayres

Nantwich Museum is to stage two Christmas Fayres featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group.

The fayres will take place on November 19 and 26, between 10.30am and 3pm.

November 15, 2016