Articles by: Editor

Police hunt two robbers who targeted Nantwich woman

Police hunt two robbers who targeted Nantwich woman

A woman was attacked by two robbers as she walked home from a Nantwich pub.

The 29-year-old victim left the Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row and was walking along Queens Drive.

March 29, 2016
Crewe and Nantwich U3A celebrates 21 years

Crewe and Nantwich U3A celebrates 21 years

Members of Crewe and Nantwich U3A will celebrate their 21st birthday with a night of music, magic and memories.

The branch of the University of the Third Age will stage their special party at Crewe Alexandra FC.

March 29, 2016
Visitors experience Cold War at Hack Green ‘Soviet Threat’ event

Visitors experience Cold War at Hack Green ‘Soviet Threat’ event

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time to the Cold War this Easter.

‘The Soviet Threat’ event recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

March 28, 2016
Nantwich YF and Faddiley to contest Division One Cup final

Nantwich YF and Faddiley to contest Division One Cup final

Nantwich YF and Faddiley will contest the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup final.

It follows Faddiley’s excellent 3-0 semi-final win over Brunel Arms.

March 28, 2016
Crewe Amateur Musical Society prepare for Oliver show

Crewe Amateur Musical Society prepare for Oliver show

By Claire Faulkner
Members of Crewe Amateur Musical Society have been busy in rehearsals for their latest production of Oliver.

The society will be performing their version of the classic at Crewe Lyceum Theatre from April 6 to 9.

March 27, 2016
Max Harrop bags winner for Nantwich Town over Barwell

Max Harrop bags winner for Nantwich Town over Barwell

A Max Harrop goal helped Nantwich Town get their play-off push back on track with a hard-fought victory over Barwell.

It was returning striker Harrop who proved the hero for the Dabbers, netting a last-minute winner at the Weaver Stadium.

March 27, 2016
Nantwich Jazz Festival packs music fans into town venues

Nantwich Jazz Festival packs music fans into town venues

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival has got off to a rip-roaring start.

Thousands have packed in to different venues around the town in the last 48 hours as the five-day festival swings into action.

March 26, 2016
Malbank Sixth Form staff in Nantwich toast Ofsted success

Malbank Sixth Form staff in Nantwich toast Ofsted success

Staff and students at Malbank School Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrated a successful Ofsted report by unveiling a new entrance to the building.

The Welsh Row school’s Sixth Form was praised by Ofsted inspectors for the support they give students and how they push them to be the very best.

March 25, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage children’s Easter workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage children’s Easter workshops

Nantwich Museum will stage Easter Craft workshops for children next week.

Youngsters can take part in egg decorating, origami animals, Easter baskets, mask making, quizzes and more on April 6 and 7.

March 25, 2016
Trainees at Reaseheath College land top apprentice titles

Trainees at Reaseheath College land top apprentice titles

Golf course and food technology trainees took top titles at Reaseheath College’s Apprenticeship Awards.

Peter Lewis, an apprentice groundsman at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, was crowned ‘Level 2 Apprentice of the Year’.

March 25, 2016
Nantwich accountants stage Budget breakfast for local businesses

Nantwich accountants stage Budget breakfast for local businesses

South Cheshire firms were given a chance to digest George Osborne’s Budget at a special business breakfast.

Nantwich accountants Howard Worth organised the event which attracted a packed audience at Macdonald Portal Hotel near Tarporley.

March 25, 2016
Nantwich Town make six signings as injury crisis hits club

Nantwich Town make six signings as injury crisis hits club

Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson has made six new signings to bolster his injury-hit squad.

The Dabbers boss, still smarting after a 5-0 home defeat by Darlington on Tuesday, has moved quickly to strengthen the team.

March 24, 2016
Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich lands award from UK’s brewers

Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich lands award from UK’s brewers

Britain’s brewers have proclaimed Cheshire’s historic Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich as the top country pub for craft beer.

The pub in Spurstow, is to celebrate the title of UK’s Best Independent Craft Beer Bar from Society of Independent Brewers, with a four-day beer and music festival.

March 24, 2016