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X Factor star Amelia Lily to star at Crewe Lyceum show Joseph

X Factor star Amelia Lily to star at Crewe Lyceum show Joseph

Amelia Lily is set to bring X Factor the Crewe Lyceum in this year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

She will perform the role of Narrator alongside fellow X Factor finalist Lloyd Daniel’s Joseph at the Lyceum from March 3 to 8.

February 18, 2015
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 set to break visitor records

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 set to break visitor records

The UK’s most dynamic motorsport event will be taking place near Nantwich again in 2015.

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) takes place over the weekend of June 12-14, under the theme of ‘power’ – on land, water and in the air.

February 17, 2015
Nantwich man tackles London Marathon for “one brick at a time” project

Nantwich man tackles London Marathon for “one brick at a time” project

A Nantwich man will be running the London Marathon to help raise money for “One Brick at a Time” project.

Martin Packham, a member of running club South Cheshire Harriers, will be tackling the world’s most famous road race in April.

February 17, 2015
AFC Leopard clinch Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

AFC Leopard clinch Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

AFC Leopard beat local rivals Talbot 5-0 to secure the last semi-final place in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

In the Presidents Cup, FC Semtex came back from conceding an early goal to win 2-1 at Sydney Arms.

February 17, 2015
Judicial review ends on Moorfields homes plan in Willaston

Judicial review ends on Moorfields homes plan in Willaston

A judicial review decision on controversial housing plans for Willaston has been delayed.

The two-day hearing into plans for 146 houses off Moorfields took place in London.

February 16, 2015
Fire chiefs in Cheshire say £1.9m cuts will not impact service

Fire chiefs in Cheshire say £1.9m cuts will not impact service

Fire chiefs in Cheshire say they can maintain improvements in public safety, despite having to find £1.9 million savings.

Members of the Fire Authority were told to expect ongoing cuts of 8% a year from central Government funding – savings of nearly £8 million over the next four years.

February 16, 2015
Crewe Alex star George Cooper earns Reaseheath student accolade

Crewe Alex star George Cooper earns Reaseheath student accolade

Talented Crewe Alexandra FC forward George Cooper has been selected as apprentice of the month in a national competition ‘The 11’ run by the League Football Education (LFE).

Cooper was chosen over entrants from clubs nationwide for the outstanding progress he made in his sport and academic studies while an apprentice at Crewe Alex’s famed Academy.

February 16, 2015
Car supplier to create 70 jobs on Redsands site in Nantwich

Car supplier to create 70 jobs on Redsands site in Nantwich

An automotive supplier is buying the former children’s centre in Nantwich to open a design and engineering centre.

The move by HPL Prototypes will secure 70 skilled jobs on the Redsands site on Crewe Road, Willaston.

February 16, 2015
Phil Parkinson “delighted” after Nantwich Town debut win

Phil Parkinson “delighted” after Nantwich Town debut win

By Richard Scott
New Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson was over the moon with the 2-1 win over Kings Lynn Town on his Nantwich managerial debut.

Goals from Matty Kosylo and Steve Jones gave the Dabbers victory at the Weaver Stadium.

February 16, 2015
Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Plans to build a massive solar park on farmland near Nantwich will go before councillors this week.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, has applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road.

February 16, 2015
Phil Parkinson enjoys winning Nantwich Town start

Phil Parkinson enjoys winning Nantwich Town start

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town started life under new manager Phil Parkinson with a 2-1 win over Kings Lynn Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Goals either side of half time from Matty Kosylo and Steve Jones sealed the win in game billed as ‘the return of Parky’.

February 14, 2015
Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to run a ground-breaking scheme to crackdown on nuisance parking in the town.

The town council has signed up to a pilot scheme after receiving scores of complaints about on-street parking.

February 14, 2015
Fire crews tackle garden blaze in Stapeley

Fire crews tackle garden blaze in Stapeley

Fire crews were called to a blaze in a garden of a house in Stapeley, Nantwich.

One hose reel was used to extinguish the fire which started on a fence on Hawksey Drive.

February 14, 2015