Articles by: Editor

Yorkshire Building Society staff go yellow for Marie Curie

Yorkshire Building Society staff go yellow for Marie Curie

Building Society staff in Nantwich will turn yellow to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and its annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

The fundraising at Yorkshire Building Society, on High Street, is taking place tomorrow (March 4) with colleagues also holding a book sale and a name the teddy bear competition.

March 3, 2015
Nantwich hotels and taxi firms join Child Sex Exploitation campaign

Nantwich hotels and taxi firms join Child Sex Exploitation campaign

Hotels and taxi firms in Nantwich are being contacted by Cheshire Police as part of a campaign to target Child Sex Exploitation (CSE).

Police say they want to raise awareness among hotel staff and taxi drivers of the key signs and behaviours associated with victims of CSE.

March 3, 2015
Hundreds enjoy lambing weekend at Reaseheath, Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy lambing weekend at Reaseheath, Nantwich

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich over the weekend for the first of two lambing events.

Spring has arrived in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first newborns of the season.

March 3, 2015
Nantwich councillor slams council tax freeze claims by Cheshire East

Nantwich councillor slams council tax freeze claims by Cheshire East

A Nantwich councillor has criticised Cheshire East Council, claiming that “stealth tax” rises will counter any freeze in council tax rates.

Cllr Arthur Moran spoke out after Cheshire East announced a two-year freeze on council tax.

March 2, 2015
Live Megaslam wrestling comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live Megaslam wrestling comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

Big time Wrestling is heading to Nantwich for the first time this month.

Megaslam Wrestling, Europe’s premier Wrestling organisation, brings the show to the town on March 13.

March 2, 2015
Wistaston celebrates as Gladman’s Witters Field appeal kicked out

Wistaston celebrates as Gladman’s Witters Field appeal kicked out

Councillors and campaigners in Wistaston are celebrating after an appeal won by Gladman Developments to build 300 homes was overturned by the Government.

Gladman wanted to build the homes on land off Church Lane, Wistaston, but were initially refused by Cheshire East Council.

March 2, 2015
Railway Hotel beat Sydney Arms in Premier Division Cup

Railway Hotel beat Sydney Arms in Premier Division Cup

Railway Hotel progressed in the Premier Division Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sydney Arms.

Matt Cope gave the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier leaders the lead in the first half before Paul Bowyer equalised for Sydney.

March 2, 2015
Match report: Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at Matlock

Match report: Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at Matlock

By Richard Scott
New boss Phil Parkinson tasted defeat for the first time as Nantwich Town lost 2-1 at Matlock.

Dabbers new signing Elliot Osborne started, while injured Cliff Moyo was replaced by Shaun Dowling.

March 1, 2015
Feature: Singer Russell Watson on Crewe Lyceum show

Feature: Singer Russell Watson on Crewe Lyceum show

By Claire Faulkner
You can almost hear the smile in Russell Watson’s voice when he introduces himself on the phone.

He is incredibly charming and funny, in what must be a very busy day of relentless media interviews to promote his forthcoming ‘Up Close & Personal’ tour.

March 1, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson “pleased” with squad

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson “pleased” with squad

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson says he is pleased with the players he has at the Weaver Stadium and is not looking to make major changes.

The Dabbers have had almost 50 players on the books this season, including former players and those yet to make an appearance.

February 28, 2015
Stapeley House art event in Nantwich hailed a success

Stapeley House art event in Nantwich hailed a success

Stapeley House in Nantwich is better known for its office spaces and meeting rooms.

But these were transformed into a stunning art exhibition space this week.

February 28, 2015
Nantwich Town new boy Elliott Osborne keen to impress

Nantwich Town new boy Elliott Osborne keen to impress

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town new signing Elliott Osborne is delighted to return to the club following a spell at Evo-stik First Division South side Newcastle Town.

He trained with club on Tuesday and Thursday ahead of the trip to Matlock Town tomorrow (Saturday Feb 28).

February 27, 2015
The Star Inn, Acton, latest Enterprise Inns pub to shut

The Star Inn, Acton, latest Enterprise Inns pub to shut

A second Enterprise Inns pub in Nantwich is closing, with The Star Inn in Acton the latest to shut.

Current publicans at The Star, on the A534 Chester Road, are moving on to a new pub in Little Bollington.

February 27, 2015