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South Cheshire cyclist killed in Mow Cop tree collision

South Cheshire cyclist killed in Mow Cop tree collision

A South Cheshire cyclist has died after he ploughed into a tree near Mow Cop, police said.

The 36-year-old victim, from Crewe, was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision on Mow Lane.

September 28, 2016
Mount Kilimanjaro trek to raise South Cheshire charity funds

Mount Kilimanjaro trek to raise South Cheshire charity funds

Nantwich folk have a chance to take part in a charity trek of a lifetime – up Mount Kilimanjaro!

The trek will help raise vital funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, C.R.Y For Matthew, and Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

September 28, 2016
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman “blessed” at title fight chance

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman “blessed” at title fight chance

Nantwich heavyweight boxer Nathan Gorman believes he is a blessed man after two setbacks led to him being given his first title opportunity.

The Ricky Hatton-trained fighter faces Sheffield giant David Howe for the vacant Central Area title on Hatton Boxing’s “The Beginning” event at Fenton Manor in Stoke on October 1.

September 27, 2016
Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

A new traffic lights system on one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions has finally been switched on, despite weeks of delays.

The lights improvement is taking place at the junction of Welsh Row and Waterlode, but temporary lights have been in place for several weeks, causing long delays

September 27, 2016
White Horse shock AFC Barkode in Presidents Cup

White Horse shock AFC Barkode in Presidents Cup

Division One club White Horse provided the big shock in the Presidents Cup with a 3-2 win over Premier Division AFC Barkode.

Davis bagged two goals and Wharton scored the third for White Horse with Clark and Todd scoring for AFC Barkode.

September 26, 2016
Review: ‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ at Crewe Lyceum

Review: ‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
In a theatre not too far away, science fiction fans were treated to an evening of top entertainment when internationally-acclaimed ‘One Man Star Wars Trilogy’ came to Crewe Lyceum.

Directed by T J Rowe, and written and performed by Charles Ross, the trilogy relives the classic first three Star Wars films in just one hour.

September 26, 2016
Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

A celebration of autumn comes to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park on October 1 and 2.

The English Heritage castle near Nantwich celebrates its annual Autumn Fair with falconry displays, music, foraging, local craftsmen, wildlife groups, and even a dog show.

September 26, 2016
Cheshire Police improves ‘Stop and Search’ after inspection

Cheshire Police improves ‘Stop and Search’ after inspection

Cheshire Police has improved its use of ‘Stop and Search’ after failing to comply with several features of the scheme.

Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary carried out a revisit inspection into Cheshire’s “Best Use of Stop and Search” (BUSS) Scheme.

September 25, 2016
Ten Plus @ Nantwich exhibition opens at museum

Ten Plus @ Nantwich exhibition opens at museum

The ‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich’ exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

It is an exhibition of contemporary textile art by northern-based textile art collective Ten Plus Textiles.

September 25, 2016
Wrenbury Village Hall to stage Bernard Wrigley concert

Wrenbury Village Hall to stage Bernard Wrigley concert

Wrenbury Village Hall will host a concert by popular performer and TV star Bernard Wrigley.

‘An Evening of Songs, Stories and Silliness with The Bolton Bullfrog’ takes place on Saturday October 1.

September 25, 2016
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by high-flying Hednesford

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by high-flying Hednesford

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town made it six unbeaten as they battled to a 1-1 draw against promotion candidates Hednesford Town.

The draw also earned the Dabbers their first home league point of the season.

September 25, 2016
Teenage tennis star George bids to step up to LTA tournaments

Teenage tennis star George bids to step up to LTA tournaments

A teenager who swept the board at the Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day, has set his sights on LTA tournaments.

George Raiswell, aged 15, won the men’s singles and the men’s doubles at the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

September 25, 2016
Cheshirati authors event planned for Nantwich Library

Cheshirati authors event planned for Nantwich Library

Cheshire authors will be gathering at Nantwich Library to chat to book fans about their work.

It’s the latest in a series of Cheshirati ‘readers events’ being held around the county.

September 24, 2016