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Nantwich police to work from Crewe under radical new plan

Nantwich police to work from Crewe under radical new plan

Nantwich police officers will work from Crewe and not the town’s police station under a radical new regime from next month, it has emerged.

And the future of the police station on Beam Street in Nantwich, which has had no public front counter service for three weeks, is now in doubt.

June 9, 2015
Wrenbury to stage community “Fun in a Field” concert

Wrenbury to stage community “Fun in a Field” concert

A community outdoor concert called “Fun in a Field for a Fiver” is to take place in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The event, next to the Cotton Arms pub, will feature eight hours of live music performances, ranging from Nantwich Youyng Voices, award-winning Josh Whittaker, and local celebrities Wayne and the Hairy Peaches.

June 8, 2015
Nantwich teenager swaps beach for Bolivian outback

Nantwich teenager swaps beach for Bolivian outback

When most teenagers will be sunning themselves on Mediterranean beaches this summer, Imogen Rogers will be working in a nursery in the Bolivian outback.

The 16-year-old St Joseph’s College sixth form student from Nantwich is fulfilling a lifelong dream to visit her aunt and see the wonders of Bolivia.

June 8, 2015
Nantwich firm Howard Worth to stage Budget Breakfast

Nantwich firm Howard Worth to stage Budget Breakfast

A financial firm in Nantwich is to stage a one-off “budget breakfast” when George Osborne delivers his July budget.

Howard Worth are holding the event on July 15 at The Macdonald Portal Hotel, in Tarporley.

June 8, 2015
AJ and Chloe dancing

Dance duo AJ and Chloe land top world Latin title

South Cheshire dance duo AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt have won the most important competition in the world of dance.

Former Brine Leas student AJ, 20, and his 19-year-old partner have been crowned The British Amateur Latin Under 21 Champions – a contest which attracts the world’s best.

June 7, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up show in Nantwich

Review: Very Best in Stand Up show in Nantwich

The Very Best in Stand Up comedy season finished in style in Nantwich with four top comedians.

An eclectic gaggle of funnymen brought a bizarre and hilarious mix of humour to the venue – the last show of the 2014-15 season.

June 6, 2015
Aqueduct Marina businesses raise £600 for fly-boat Saturn

Aqueduct Marina businesses raise £600 for fly-boat Saturn

Marina staff near Nantwich helped raise £600 towards the last remaining Shropshire Union fly-boat.

The money raised by Aqueduct Marina at Church Minshull will go to the restoration society which maintains the historic boat, Saturn.

June 6, 2015
New Stapeley Broad Lane School car park promised in summer

New Stapeley Broad Lane School car park promised in summer

A new car park designed to tackle traffic chaos outside a Nantwich primary school will be built this summer.

That’s the pledge of Cheshire East Council after footage revealed by Nantwichnews showed parents and children dicing with death trying to get to Stapeley Broad Lane Primary on the A529 Audlem Road.

June 5, 2015
Pitman Training Centre in Nantwich joins Adult Learners Week

Pitman Training Centre in Nantwich joins Adult Learners Week

A Nantwich training centre is opening its doors to offer free advice as part of “Adult Learners Week”.

Staff at Crewe & Nantwich Pitman Training Centre on Hospital Street will be on hand throughout June 13 to 19.

June 5, 2015
Nantwich Museum holds Plant and Book sale

Nantwich Museum holds Plant and Book sale

The popular Plant and Book Sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the museum in Pillory Street this Saturday June 6.

The event, between 10am and 12.30pm, will offer a wide selection of plants and books available for sale in aid of museum funds.

June 5, 2015
Peter Duncan stars in Birdsong at Crewe Lyceum June 16-20

Peter Duncan stars in Birdsong at Crewe Lyceum June 16-20

Peter Duncan, Edmund Wiseman and Emily Bowker head the cast of the 2015 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong when it comes to South Cheshire.

The show, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, will run at Crewe Lyceum from Tuesday June 16 to Saturday June 20.

June 5, 2015
Nantwich Town new boy Thornton “excited” by Dabbers move

Nantwich Town new boy Thornton “excited” by Dabbers move

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s new signing Darren Thornton is hoping to be a key part of Phil Parkinson’s side next season following his arrival at the Weaver Stadium.

Thornton signed for the Dabbers from play-off winners Curzon Ashton and plays at the heart of the defence.

June 5, 2015
Richmond Village Nantwich to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Richmond Village Nantwich to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Richmond Village in Nantwich is holding a “Celebrate National Armed Forces Day” event on
Sunday June 28.

It will feature an afternoon of entertainment and celebration in association with the Royal British Legion.

June 5, 2015