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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC gear up for Cheshire Vase Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC gear up for Cheshire Vase Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face their biggest test of the season when they take on Birkenhead Park in the Cheshire Vase Final.

The Vagrants said take on the National League 3 North opponents on Tuesday (April 26) at Sandbach RUFC, kick off 7.45pm.

April 24, 2016
New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

A psychological thriller developed by The Lowry theatre is heading to two rural venues in South Cheshire.

Animikii Theatre’s founders Henry McGrath and Adam Davies will stage “Origins” at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, and The Goodwill Hall, in Faddiley.

April 24, 2016
Nantwich and Crewe families host students around the globe

Nantwich and Crewe families host students around the globe

Families in Nantwich and Crewe have been hosting students from across the globe.

More than 200 young people have travelled to the area to study at South Cheshire College for a taste of education in UK.

April 23, 2016
Overwater Marina near Nantwich launches Elephant Bikes!

Overwater Marina near Nantwich launches Elephant Bikes!

The owners of Overwater Marina near Nantwich has bought two Elephant Bikes for boat owners to use to cycle to Audlem.

The bikes, saved from landfill by the Crizvac Charity, are refurbished from former Royal Mail stock.

April 23, 2016
Haughton Honey launches £80,000 crowd-funding campaign

Haughton Honey launches £80,000 crowd-funding campaign

South Cheshire honey brand Haughton Honey has launched an £80,000 crowd-funding investment campaign to help the company’s growth.

The firm, near Tarporley, hopes to attract additional investors to recruit more bee farmers to meet increasing demand for its pure, raw honey.

April 22, 2016
Nantwich outdoor brine pool to re-open on April 30

Nantwich outdoor brine pool to re-open on April 30

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool is set to open again for the 2016 summer season.

The swimming facility, which attracts more than 15,000 visitors a year, is set to open on Saturday April 30.

April 22, 2016
Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with relegation-threatened Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with relegation-threatened Mickleover Sports

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town drew 1-1 in a tense game against relegation-battling Mickleover Sports at the Weaver Stadium.

A Liam Shotton (pictured) goal on 15 minutes was cancelled out by Jake Green seven minutes later as the away side cemented their place in the league for next season.

April 21, 2016
Nantwich pupils hit Olympic trail in Run To Rio campaign

Nantwich pupils hit Olympic trail in Run To Rio campaign

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school are running across five continents and around 6,000 miles – in a special Run to Rio.

More than 200 pupils at Pear Tree School in Stapeley are donning their trainers and jogging each school morning.

April 20, 2016
Footpath project connecting Stapeley estates completed

Footpath project connecting Stapeley estates completed

A community project to resurface a footpath connecting two Nantwich estates has been completed after confusion over its ownership.

The work was carried out by Cheshire East Council’s highways service after residents reported poor condition of the path between Clonners Field and Cronkinson Oak on the Stapeley estate.

April 20, 2016
More than 120 firearms handed over in Cheshire, including 15 in Crewe and Nantwich

More than 120 firearms handed over in Cheshire, including 15 in Crewe and Nantwich

More than 120 firearms, including 15 in the Crewe and Nantwich, have been removed from the streets of Cheshire.

The weapons were handed over as a result of the force’s spring firearms surrender ‘Give up the Gun’.

April 20, 2016
Preview: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Music fans can look forward to the West End show ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ which comes to The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe.

Celebrating the story and lives of the sensational Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, this production promises to be one to remember.

April 20, 2016
Your Move donates £1,000 to MRI Scanner Appeal

Your Move donates £1,000 to MRI Scanner Appeal

South Cheshire company Your Move has donated £1,000 to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

April marked the start of a six-month alliance between property firm boss Andrew Nicholson and the charity.

April 19, 2016
Cheshire Cook Book highlights best of county’s food secrets

Cheshire Cook Book highlights best of county’s food secrets

The Cheshire Cook Book has been launched featuring more than 50 recipes and stories from the county’s top restaurants, cafés, delicatessens, pubs, producers and suppliers.

The book is the 9th in the ‘Get Stuck In’ series of regional cook books by Meze Publishing.

April 19, 2016