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South Cheshire war hero aged 90 quits driving to take up cycling

South Cheshire war hero aged 90 quits driving to take up cycling

A 90-year-old World War Two veteran popped in to a South Cheshire car dealer – to reveal he’d finally given up driving and taken up cycling!

Sgt Bernard Morgan, one of the last surviving war veterans from World War Two, has been a regular at Gateway Peugeot in Crewe.

December 8, 2014
70s sensation Showaddywaddy to play at Nantwich concert

70s sensation Showaddywaddy to play at Nantwich concert

Nantwich Civic Hall will be hosting 1970s rock and roll sensation, Showaddywaddy.

The band, celebrating over 40 years in the business, will bring their acclaimed Arena Tour to Nantwich for one night only on Thursday January 29, 2015.

December 8, 2014
Division One Wistaston Ath pull off FA Sunday Challenge Cup shock

Division One Wistaston Ath pull off FA Sunday Challenge Cup shock

There were convincing victories for Railway Hotel, Willaston White Star and AFC Leopard in the Crewe FA Sunday Challenge Cup.

But it was Division One side Wistaston Ath who pulled off the shock of the round with 2-1 win over Premier Division Sydney Arms.

December 8, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at high-flying Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town lose 2-1 at high-flying Ilkeston FC

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town gave a battling performance away at high-flying Ilkeston FC.

But goals from James Reid and Kane Richards either side of a Harry Clayton strike saw the hosts take all three points.

December 7, 2014
Review: Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall

By Pete Leydon
Four class comedy acts, three hours of hilarity, two top promoters – all equals one brilliant night out.

The Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich once again lived up to its reputation as the best value for money entertainment you will find in South Cheshire.

December 6, 2014
Review: Latest Nantwich Players hit ‘Yes, Prime Minister’

Review: Latest Nantwich Players hit ‘Yes, Prime Minister’

By Claire Faulkner
The latest production from Nantwich Players is an adaption from the classic comedy 80’s TV show, ‘Yes, Prime Minister’.

Directed by Chris Ridge, Nantwich Players have delivered yet another great production this season.

December 6, 2014
Round Table Santa’s Float set for busy Nantwich schedule

Round Table Santa’s Float set for busy Nantwich schedule

Father Christmas will be out and about as Santa’s Float visits Nantwich and surrounding villages over the next 10 days.

The Crewe & Nantwich Round Table Christmas Float will be visiting streets across South Cheshire to help raise money for local causes.

December 6, 2014
Movers & Shakers group in Nantwich donates £89,000 to two charities

Movers & Shakers group in Nantwich donates £89,000 to two charities

Members of a charity group called Movers & Shakers have helped to raise £89,000 for two causes.

The fundraising committee of the group held a Sunday Night Supper evening to raise awareness and much-needed funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust, and Kidney Research UK.

December 5, 2014
The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess releases new vinyl sold by Nantwich Oxfam

The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess releases new vinyl sold by Nantwich Oxfam

The Oxfam shop in Nantwich is one of just 21 in the UK chosen to sell an exclusive vinyl by Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans.

The vinyl is a collaboration between Burgess and best-selling author Ian Rankin

December 4, 2014
Couple in court charged with stealing car from Wybunbury driveway

Couple in court charged with stealing car from Wybunbury driveway

Car owners in Nantwich have been warned after an incident in Wybunbury.

The owner of a Volkswagen Golf left a car on the drive with the engine running to defrost the windscreen and went back inside.

December 4, 2014
Nantwich Tennis Club nets £3,250 grant to serve up better facilities

Nantwich Tennis Club nets £3,250 grant to serve up better facilities

Nantwich Tennis Club has been served with a £3,250 cash boost to help provide ace new facilities!

Club bosses hope the community grant will help attract new members and improve safety at the venue near Alvaston Business Park.

December 4, 2014
HS2 railway conference staged in South Cheshire as Chancellor visits Crewe

HS2 railway conference staged in South Cheshire as Chancellor visits Crewe

Key players from the region’s railway industry are meeting in South Cheshire to outline the benefits of the proposed HS2 North West hub station at Crewe.

And it comes on the same day Chancellor George Osborne visited Bentley in Crewe to further outline the impact of his Autumn statement on the economy.

December 4, 2014
Nantwich property agent welcomes surprise Stamp Duty changes

Nantwich property agent welcomes surprise Stamp Duty changes

A Nantwich property agent has issued a cautious welcome to Chancellor George Osborne’s plan to overhaul stamp duty.

Shaun Cafferty, who runs Martin&Co on Hospital Street, said the surprise announcement could “help stimulate” the property market in the town and across South Cheshire.

December 3, 2014