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Heritage Opera returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with La Traviata

Heritage Opera returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with La Traviata

The Heritage Opera is returning to Nantwich Civic Hall next month, with its production “La Traviata”.

This version of Verdi’s tragic love story, considered to be the most popular opera ever and set to a beautiful and instantly recognisable score, takes place on Monday March 16.

February 27, 2015
South Cheshire weight loss team raises £230 for MRI scanner appeal

South Cheshire weight loss team raises £230 for MRI scanner appeal

Staff from a South Cheshire weight loss centre have helped raise more than £230 for the MRI scanner appeal at Leighton Hospital.

Jeff and Becky Dean, Dean Sidley and Lucy Miller, of Crewe Weight Loss Centre, offered people health advice using a medical grade body composition scanner in return for a donation to the MRI Scanner Appeal.

February 27, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich dance students wow crowds at South Cheshire College

Crewe and Nantwich dance students wow crowds at South Cheshire College

Performing Arts students from Crewe and Nantwich had a spring in their step when they staged a series of action-packed dance shows at South Cheshire College.

The group of talented performers lit up the college’s Centre Stage Theatre for three days to showcase their talents.

February 27, 2015
Nantwich fireman rescues kitten stuck in tree for two days

Nantwich fireman rescues kitten stuck in tree for two days

A kitten was rescued by firefighters after it was stuck in a tree – for two days!

The terrified puss had clambered more than 30ft high in the tree on Barony Court, Nantwich.

February 26, 2015
Two-year Cheshire East council tax freeze for Nantwich residents

Two-year Cheshire East council tax freeze for Nantwich residents

Nantwich residents will have council tax bills frozen for at least the next two years, Cheshire East Council has agreed.

The local authority is the first in the country to announce a two-year freeze.

February 26, 2015
Overwater Wheelyboat Project set to launch in Nantwich

Overwater Wheelyboat Project set to launch in Nantwich

A marina in Nantwich will soon be hosting free boat trips and water activities for disabled and mobility impaired residents.

The Overwater Wheelyboat Project aims to buy a specially-built boat with wheelchair, walking frame and walking stick access for people.

February 26, 2015
Nantwich Town women’s boss Jon Swift keen to recruit

Nantwich Town women’s boss Jon Swift keen to recruit

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town women’s team manager Jon Swift is looking forward to get back on the training pitch ahead of next season as his side looks to join a local league.

Swift, who joined the team at the start of this season, said recruitment was going well but would like to have more players in the squad.

February 26, 2015
U3A Photography open Nantwich Museum exhibition

U3A Photography open Nantwich Museum exhibition

A new exhibition by U3A Photography has opened in the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition showcases work by members of Crewe & Nantwich U3A Photography Group, and runs until Saturday April 11.

February 26, 2015
Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers fighting plans for 146 homes in Willaston are celebrating after a High Court overturned an appeal.

A judge has ruled that proposals by Richborough Estates for the homes off Moorfields should be thrown out.

February 25, 2015
Tarporley funding firm hits £30 million milestone

Tarporley funding firm hits £30 million milestone

A South Cheshire firm which provides short-term SME funding, is celebrating its fifth anniversary and hitting the £30 million lending milestone.

Creative Capital, based in Tarporley, offers facilities like selective invoice finance, trade finance and bad debt protection on a tailored basis.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich woman teams up with pro-cyclist for charity Mind ride

Nantwich woman teams up with pro-cyclist for charity Mind ride

A Nantwich woman is to stage a bike ride with pro cyclists in aid of the charity, Mind.

Rachel Lowe hopes the ride will raise sponsorship so she keen can also compete in the London Marathon in aid of the mental health charity.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents have re-issued their plea for more road safety measures on the A51 at Reaseheath as part of a new Cheshire East Council initiative.

The council says it is to target resources to “address local community concerns about road safety” under the new scheme.

February 24, 2015
Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row in Nantwich closes down

Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row in Nantwich closes down

A popular bar and restaurant in Nantwich has closed its doors suddenly.

The Wilbraham Arms, on Welsh Row, was closed yesterday (February 23) without any notice.

February 24, 2015