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Redshift to host Christmas night in aid of Christie Hospital

Redshift to host Christmas night in aid of Christie Hospital

Nantwich not-for-profits community events organisation Redshift is to host a Family Christmas Night Out on December 11.

The event, in aid of the Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group, will be held at RedShift’s new base at Regents Park, on London Road.

December 7, 2015
Reaseheath College rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ by Ofsted

Reaseheath College rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ by Ofsted

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been rated good with outstanding features in its latest Ofsted inspection.

The results of an inspection in November shows its exceptional features include a high number of Further Education students achieving success and progressing into employment.

December 7, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts clinch key victory over Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts clinch key victory over Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC clinched a valuable home victory when they saw off the challenge of Silhillians, 24-19.

Crewe had a couple of late changes with Dan Lawrence starting at 2nd row and Josh Howard at openside. James Wivell switched from back-row to fly-half.

December 7, 2015
Frank Melling to sign copies of new book at Bridgemere

Frank Melling to sign copies of new book at Bridgemere

Well-known motorcycling journalist Frank Melling will be signing copies of his new book “A Penguin in a Sparrow’s Nest” in Nantwich this month.

Melling will be at WHSmiths in Bridgemere Garden Centre on Saturday December 19 and Sunday December 20, 10am to 2pm.

December 7, 2015
Police warn Christmas shoppers over fraudsters

Police warn Christmas shoppers over fraudsters

Nantwich and Crewe shoppers are being warned by police about fraudsters targeting people at Grand Junction Retail Park.

A woman in her 50s had her card stolen and cash taken from her account in one incident on December 2.

December 6, 2015
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Ultimate Christmas Party

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Ultimate Christmas Party

By Jonathan White
‘The Ultimate Christmas Party’ took place at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Christmas hats and crackers adorned the tables while the Yuletide atmosphere was enhanced by flashing snowflakes suspended from the ceiling.

December 6, 2015
Manchester Camerata return to Crewe Lyceum with three concerts

Manchester Camerata return to Crewe Lyceum with three concerts

Manchester Camerata will return to perform at Crewe Lyceum in the New Year with a season of three orchestral concerts.

The concerts, supported by the Arts Council England and Cheshire East Council, will showcase one of Europe’s best chamber orchestras.

December 6, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up – Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up – Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic comedy promoters have done it again!

Four stunningly diverse and individually brilliant comedians delivered a show that is unrivalled for entertainment and value for money.

December 5, 2015
Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Most people will be familiar with the 1946 Frank Capra film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.

And I’ll admit that it is probably one of my favourite Christmas films of all time.

December 4, 2015
Christie support group in Nantwich raises £300,000 in 20 years

Christie support group in Nantwich raises £300,000 in 20 years

Members of Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group have smashed the £300,000 barrier for funds raised for the Manchester specialist cancer centre.

They have achieved it over two decades of fundraising with a wide range of events.

December 4, 2015
Wistaston A finishes tennis winter league with 100% record

Wistaston A finishes tennis winter league with 100% record

By Jonathan White
Wistaston A finished with a 100% record in the Winter league 2015 of the South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League.

The village team won all six out of six matches in Division 3.

December 3, 2015
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC gets planning permission

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC gets planning permission

The new Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has been granted planning permission to allow construction to begin.



The new £10.6 million University Technical College will regenerate the heart of Crewe, with building work on the Victoria Centre, West Street campus starting in January next year.

December 3, 2015
Nantwich man among gang jailed for freight train thefts worth £12,000

Nantwich man among gang jailed for freight train thefts worth £12,000

A Nantwich man was one of a gang of four jailed for stealing almost £12,000 of alcohol from two freight trains.

David Keith Evanson, 31, and three other men were sentenced to more than five years following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

December 3, 2015