Articles by: Editor

Queen’s Jubilee beacon lighting at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston

Queen’s Jubilee beacon lighting at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston

By Jonathan White A beacon to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be lit at the top of the St Mary’s Church tower in Wistaston. The lighting will take place at 10.15pm on June 4 and should be visible over a wide area.

May 24, 2012
Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe

Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe

Leading autism campaigner Kevin Healey is to carry the Olympic in Crewe on May 31. Kevin, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded two autism charities in Staffordshire and set up UK Autism Radio UK.

May 24, 2012
Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee

Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee

Nantwich in Bloom is to unveil a unique Flaming Floral Beacon as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The floral tribute will be placed in the bed behind the Cenotaph in Nantwich town square, said Nantwich in Bloom coordinator Doug Butterill.

May 24, 2012
A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A new road layout off the M6 for Nantwich and Crewe could unlock the potential for new jobs in South Cheshire, council chiefs claim. Plans for the new road layout on the A500 approach and around junction 16 roundabout and slip roads could start this autumn.

May 23, 2012
Crewe-Nantwich charity Midnight Walk numbers top 1,000

Crewe-Nantwich charity Midnight Walk numbers top 1,000

More than 1,000 women have now signed up for the fund-raising Crewe to Nantwich Midnight Walk next month. And St Luke’s Hospice (Cheshire) has also been inundated by helpers willing to be stewards after issuing an appeal.

May 23, 2012
More than 230 Cheshire Police officers to work on Olympics

More than 230 Cheshire Police officers to work on Olympics

More than 230 Cheshire Police officers will be working at the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. But bosses claim despite the number, it won’t impact on crime-fighting in Cheshire.

May 23, 2012
Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

A promising young farmer was the best baa none in a new competition to find Reaseheath College’s Young Shepherd of the Year. Guto Jones, 17, clinched the title in a contest held during the Nantwich college’s popular Family Festival.

May 23, 2012
Nantwich school to stage Big Top Circus for Diamond Jubilee

Nantwich school to stage Big Top Circus for Diamond Jubilee

A Nantwich school is to host a Big Top Circus as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Stapeley Broad Lane Primary will stage the circus on its school field on Friday June 1.

May 22, 2012
Age UK Cheshire seek team for 60km charity cycle ride

Age UK Cheshire seek team for 60km charity cycle ride

Nantwich cyclists are being urged to pedal for charity by Age UK Cheshire. They are keen to recruit a team to take part in the 60km Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride on Sunday July 8, and need a minimum of six people to take part.

May 22, 2012
Review: Hull Truck’s “DNA” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Hull Truck’s “DNA” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Brought to Crewe Lyceum by Hull Truck, ‘DNA’ proved to be a powerful and thought provoking production. Directed by Anthony Banks, the cast of young actors brought to life the incredible invisible influence peer pressure can hold over all of us.

May 22, 2012
South Cheshire man jailed for terror sex attack on 13-year-old

South Cheshire man jailed for terror sex attack on 13-year-old

A South Cheshire man who carried out a bizarre and terrifying sex attack on a teenage girl as she walked her dog, has been jailed. Jack Heath, 61, pleaded guilty to section 18 wounding and sexual assault and faces up to 10 years behind bars.

May 21, 2012
Nantwich care home resident celebrates 104th birthday

Nantwich care home resident celebrates 104th birthday

Staff at a Nantwich care home staged a birthday celebration when one of their residents turned 104! Kathleen Haighton reached the incredible milestone at Richmond Village Nantwich, on St Joseph’s Way.

May 21, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC looked back to their best after notching a convincing victory at home to Chester Boughton Hall. The Whitehouse Lane 1sts skittled Chester out for just 128, recording a 75-run victory and 25 points into the bargain.

May 21, 2012