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Shavington Drama Group to stage Darling Mr London

Shavington Drama Group to stage Darling Mr London

Shavington Drama Group will be staging its latest show this month, the hilarious Darling Mr London.

The play, written by Anthony Marriott and Bob Grant, runs at Shavington Village Hall from September 16-19.

September 5, 2015
10-man Nantwich Town earn 3-3 draw at Whitby

10-man Nantwich Town earn 3-3 draw at Whitby

Nantwich Town were involved in another high-scoring game as they battled to a 3-3 draw away at Whitby Town.

Phil Parkinson’s men had trailed 2-1, but then led 3-2 in the final 10 minutes before the hosts levelled.

September 5, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up, live comedy in Nantwich

Review: Very Best in Stand Up, live comedy in Nantwich

Four top comedians had Nantwich in hysterics as the new season of Very Best in Stand Up launched into another rip-roaring season.

Funnymen Sam Avery, Steve Shanyaski, Andy Robinson and Adam Bloom added nicely to the packed crowd’s food festival mood at Nantwich Civic Hall.

September 5, 2015
Man, 21, arrested over suspected Birchin Lane arsons in Nantwich

Man, 21, arrested over suspected Birchin Lane arsons in Nantwich

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of fires on a street in Nantwich.

The man was quizzed about the fires which took place on Birchin Lane over a 48-hour period earlier this week.

September 5, 2015
Nantwich Family Films @4 in line for national award for second year

Nantwich Family Films @4 in line for national award for second year

Nantwich Family Films @4 has been shortlisted for a national award for the second year running.

In 2014, the community cinema project received a commendation in the ‘Best New Society’ category.

September 4, 2015
Rare private pottery collection to be sold in Nantwich sale

Rare private pottery collection to be sold in Nantwich sale

One of the most important private collections of early British pottery is to be sold by Nantwich auctioneers Peter Wilson.

The sale of the Harold Blakey Collection will take place at the Market Street saleroom on Wednesday September 16.

September 3, 2015
South Cheshire teenager’s bid to be crowned Miss World

South Cheshire teenager’s bid to be crowned Miss World

By Sara Royle
South Cheshire teenager Natasha Hemmings is back in the gym – just days after scooping the Miss England title!

And the 19-year-old is now looking forward to what her new role is going to bring – including vying for the Miss World title in China in December.

September 3, 2015
Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Hundreds of ducks will be racing each other at Wistaston’s annual duck race event this weekend.

The Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre Annual Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race takes place on Saturday at Recreation Ground, Joey the Swan.

September 3, 2015
Nantwich electrician is bright spark after winning top award

Nantwich electrician is bright spark after winning top award

A former college apprentice has gained regional recognition after winning a high-profile award for his Nantwich firm.

James Leigh, a full time trainee estimator at Gilks Nantwich Ltd, scooped the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) West Midlands Apprentice of the Year prize.

September 3, 2015
Town braced for tens of thousands at Nantwich Food Festival

Town braced for tens of thousands at Nantwich Food Festival

Thousands of people are set to descend on Nantwich as the annual Food Festival arrives in town.

The three-day event is likely to pull in record numbers, say organisers.

September 2, 2015
Nantwich PR firm looks to expand after winning new deals

Nantwich PR firm looks to expand after winning new deals

A successful PR agency in Nantwich is expanding and looking to recruit more staff.

The Source Partnership, one of the region¹s leading PR and digital marketing agencies, has scooped a number of new accounts.

September 2, 2015
Councillor urges public debate over Nantwich South bypass plan

Councillor urges public debate over Nantwich South bypass plan

A Nantwich councillor has urged resident to air their views on whether plans for a Nantwich South bypass linking the A500 to the A530 are viable.

Cheshire East Council leader Cllr Michael Jones revealed last week how the idea is being considered in a bid to alleviate traffic problems in Nantwich.

September 2, 2015
Barnardo’s appeal for volunteers at Nantwich store

Barnardo’s appeal for volunteers at Nantwich store

Children’s charity Barnardo’s is appealing for volunteers to help at one of its two charity shops in Nantwich.

The shop, on Beechwood Close, Stapeley, is looking for volunteers to commit to a minimum of four hours a week.

September 1, 2015