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Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for 2016 season

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for 2016 season

The Very Best in Stand Up kicks off live comedy for 2016 at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 5.

More top acts are lined up between now and June, including debuts for Joel Dommett (BBC, E4) and Henry Paker (BBC3) and welcome returns from Jason Cook (BBC’s Hebburn) and Nathan Caton (Mock The Week).



January 28, 2016
Simon Byrne

Cheshire Police rural crime conference to held in Tarporley

Cheshire Police are to stage a Rural and Wildlife Crime Conference in Tarporley to highlight the impact it has in the area.

The event will take place on Monday February 29 at Willington Hall.

January 28, 2016
Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors for a major careers convention to help students focus on their futures.

Representatives from commerce, industry and both Further and Higher Education attend the Audlem Road school’s annual Careers Convention.

January 27, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson disappeared from Nantwich care home

Missing dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson disappeared from a privately-run Nantwich care home, it has emerged.

The 83-year-old walked out of Brookfield House private residential home at 5pm yesterday – and has not been seen since.

January 27, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Residents join with police in search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police divers are searching Nantwich lake today as dozens of residents joined search and rescue teams to help find missing dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson.

The 83-year-old was reported missing in the Shrewbridge Road area of Nantwich.

January 27, 2016
Crewe Engineering & Design UTC open day proves hit

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC open day proves hit

Scores of businesses and prospective students attended a Crewe Engineering & Design UTC open day event.

The open day was held at MMU Cheshire Campus in Crewe, aimed at inspiring the next generation of engineers, designers and innovators.

January 27, 2016
Nantwich Town make history with 5-0 FA Trophy victory

Nantwich Town make history with 5-0 FA Trophy victory

By Jamie Davies
Nantwich Town made history by reaching the third round of the FA Trophy for the first time by thumping Bradford Park Avenue 5-0.

Matt Bell’s beautiful left foot finish opened the scoring six minutes before the interval to put the Dabbers into the lead.

January 26, 2016
Nantwich Oxfam shop staff donated 100 bird books

Nantwich Oxfam shop staff donated 100 bird books

Staff at a charity shop in Nantwich are getting in a flap – over a donation of 100 bird books!

Volunteers were stunned when a single donor winged in to the Oxfam Bookshop on Pepper Street.

January 26, 2016
Police search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police are appealing for help to find an elderly Nantwich man suffering dementia who has gone missing.

Roy Tomlinson, 82, was reported missing shortly before 5pm today (January 26) from the Shrewbridge Road area of Nantwich.

January 26, 2016
Police appeal after street attack in Nantwich leaves man in hospital

Police appeal after street attack in Nantwich leaves man in hospital

Detectives want witnesses to an attack which has left one victim in hospital with serious injuries.

Officers from Crewe Local Policing unit say the “serious assault” happened close to Nakatcha nightclub, on Welsh Row.

January 26, 2016

2-Week free trial Kumon Nantwich

Take advantage of a two-week Free Trial in February At the Kumon Nantwich study centre, we’re offering a two-week Free Trial* (14 days) for new students enrolling between 1-29 February 2016. Take advantage of this opportunity and find out what your child can achieve through the Kumon Maths and English Programmes. Our individualised, worksheet-based maths and English study programmes are[Read More…]

January 26, 2016
Top two pull away in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Top two pull away in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Top two Square One and Railway Hotel have opened up a gap in the chase for the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League title.

They took advantage of a slip up by third placed Crewe Athletic to open up a five-point lead.

January 25, 2016
Panto and Plays Society thrills audiences in Crewe

Panto and Plays Society thrills audiences in Crewe

By Jonathan White
A “Jack and the Beanstalk” performance by The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) has helped to raise money for St Andrew’s Church restoration fund.

The performance, held at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Crewe, also helped funds for Cancer Research UK.

January 25, 2016