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Madness frontman Suggs to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Madness frontman Suggs to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary Madness frontman Suggs will be performing at Crewe Lyceum during his UK tour.

The singer, aka Graham McPherson, will host his show “Suggs: My Life Story” in words and music, on Sunday May 1.

November 19, 2015
Willaston Social Club hosts Alzheimer’s fundraiser concert

Willaston Social Club hosts Alzheimer’s fundraiser concert

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising music concert took place in the newly refurbished function room at Willaston Social Club.

The concert featured local bands ‘Brave New World’ and ‘The Blue Yellows’.

November 18, 2015
Nantwich Town star Mat Bailey reveals Stockport County tie joy

Nantwich Town star Mat Bailey reveals Stockport County tie joy

By Richard Scott
When Nantwich Town were drawn to face Stockport County in the FA Trophy, it brought back happy memories for Dabbers defender Mat Bailey.

Bailey played for the Hatters between 2003 and 2005 when they were a League One side.

November 18, 2015
Government Minister Eustice to unveil food procurement plan in Nantwich

Government Minister Eustice to unveil food procurement plan in Nantwich

Government Minister George Eustice will be at Reaseheath College in Nantwich next week at a major food conference.

And Defra is expected to make a key announcement at the event on the Government’s plan to encourage public procurement.

November 18, 2015
Wainhomes bid for 104 homes in Nantwich booted out by Cheshire East

Wainhomes bid for 104 homes in Nantwich booted out by Cheshire East

A developer’s bid to build 104 houses in Nantwich, which was supported by Brine Leas School, has been refused by Cheshire East Council.

Wainhomes North West wanted permission to build 104 homes off Audlem Road, and free up extra land for Brine Leas for future expansion.

November 18, 2015
Councillors urged to throw out 170-homes plan at Moorfields, Willaston

Councillors urged to throw out 170-homes plan at Moorfields, Willaston

Councillors are being advised to throw out plans for 170 homes on land in Willaston, Nantwich.

The bid by Richborough Estates on land north of Moorfields, is due to be considered by Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board tomorrow (November 18)

November 17, 2015
Shavington Youth Centre gets £5,000 revamp from Cheshire Buddy Scheme

Shavington Youth Centre gets £5,000 revamp from Cheshire Buddy Scheme

Shavington Youth Centre has been re-opened by MP Edward Timpson after undergoing a £5,000 revamp.

The Central Cheshire Buddy Scheme received £5,000 from Cheshire East Council for important improvements.

November 17, 2015
Nantwich Primary Academy pupils bake for Children in Need

Nantwich Primary Academy pupils bake for Children in Need

Pupils at Nantwich Primary Academy supported Children in Need by holding a bake sale.

The youngsters have been busy baking and decorating Pudsey cupcakes, wearing silly socks and Pudsey ears, and also having a Pudsey Bear raffle.

November 17, 2015
Christmas Fayres and shopping at Nantwich Museum

Christmas Fayres and shopping at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Fayres featuring handmade goods made by the museum’s craft group will take place on the next two Saturdays, November 21 and 28.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include a selection of Christmas decorations, bags and cushions.

November 17, 2015
Government ruling on Muller Homes appeal in Stapeley delayed again

Government ruling on Muller Homes appeal in Stapeley delayed again

A government ruling on the controversial Muller Homes housing application for Stapeley in Nantwich has been delayed once more.

Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Local Communities, was due to give his ruling on or before November 17.

November 17, 2015
Nantwich Town to face Stockport County in FA Trophy third qualifying round

Nantwich Town to face Stockport County in FA Trophy third qualifying round

Nantwich Town will visit National League North side Stockport County in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

The Dabbers will travel to the former League side after easing past Kings Lynn 5-1 at the Weaver Stadium on Saturday.

November 16, 2015
Leighton Hospital MRI Scanner Appeal tops £350,000

Leighton Hospital MRI Scanner Appeal tops £350,000

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is a third of its way to raising £1 million for a new life-saving MRI scanner.

The appeal was launched to provide Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with a new scanner to cope with raising demand.

November 16, 2015
Nantwich Sainsbury’s collects £9,500 in Poppy Appeal

Nantwich Sainsbury’s collects £9,500 in Poppy Appeal

Nantwich Sainsbury’s collected more than £9,500 during its annual British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The total of £9,514.91 is the highest ever at the store.

November 16, 2015