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Police ARC course to tackle alcholol-related crime in Nantwich

Police ARC course to tackle alcholol-related crime in Nantwich

Nantwich people involved in alcohol-related crime have been discovering the impact their behaviour has on the community in a pilot project to reduce offending. The ARC course is offered to anyone reported to police for alcohol related anti-social behaviour, and aims to educate them in the dangers.

February 14, 2012
Willaston and Shavington groups earn Community Grants

Willaston and Shavington groups earn Community Grants

A Willaston group is among dozens of organisations to receive funding in the latest round of Cheshire East Council community grants. Willaston Community Opportunities Group (COG) has welcomed a £300 grant which will help fund two more local walk leaflets.

February 14, 2012
REVIEW: The Merry Widow opera, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Merry Widow opera, at Crewe Lyceum

Theatre-goers were given a real treat when they watched the “The Merry Widow” at Crewe’s Lyceum, writes Claire Faulkner. I love the magic and illusion that a trip to the theatre brings, and I’ll be honest, opera wouldn’t normally be the first thing I would decide to go and see at the Lyceum.

February 14, 2012
Residents air housing plan views as “Protect Stapeley” campaign gathers pace

Residents air housing plan views as “Protect Stapeley” campaign gathers pace

Scores of residents attended exhibitions in Nantwich to study plans for a controversial housing development in Stapeley. Many people are objecting to the Muller and Jones Homes proposal for 600 new homes and a village centre in an ambitious “Nantwich South” development.

February 14, 2012
New drama club for youngsters to launch in Wrenbury, Nantwich

New drama club for youngsters to launch in Wrenbury, Nantwich

A drama club for young performers is being launched in Wrenbury, Nantwich. The club, run by Chester-based Centre Stage Academy, will start on Saturday February 25 at Wrenbury Village Hall.

February 13, 2012
Nantwich Museum stages photography half-term fun for children

Nantwich Museum stages photography half-term fun for children

Nantwich Museum is staging some half-term fun for youngsters off school this week. The Pillory Street venue is to host photography workshops for children who can make collages, mosaics, use a pinhole camera, take part in a quiz and other activities.

February 13, 2012
Nantwich Olympic 2012 hopeful teams up with college trainer

Nantwich Olympic 2012 hopeful teams up with college trainer

A talented swimmer from Nantwich hoping to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics, has linked up with a college Fitness Academy to boost her performance. Charlotte Bradbury is hoping to compete in the 200m breaststroke event in London if she secures a place at final trials this month.

February 13, 2012
Nantwich fire crew called to chip pan blaze in Stapeley

Nantwich fire crew called to chip pan blaze in Stapeley

A fire crew from Nantwich was called out to a chip pan blaze at a house in Stapeley. Crews were called to a property on Broad Lane where the fire had already been extinguished.

February 12, 2012
Police close Middlewich Road at Sainsbury’s after flood

Police close Middlewich Road at Sainsbury’s after flood

Police have closed off the main road outside Sainsbury’s in Nantwich after a burst water main. The burst flooded the busy Middlewich Road earlier today.

February 11, 2012
Reaseheath College students help save native bluebell plant

Reaseheath College students help save native bluebell plant

Nantwich students took time off from studies to help save the threatened native bluebell flower. More than 20 Reaseheath College animal management students teamed up with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) to plant 1,000 bulbs near Helsby.

February 11, 2012
Police appeal to South Cheshire public after sex attack

Police appeal to South Cheshire public after sex attack

Police are appealing to the public for help after a serious sex attack in South Cheshire left a 28-year-old woman traumatised. The woman was taken against her will outside a house in Catherine Street, Crewe, and subjected to sexual assaults.

February 10, 2012
REVIEW: Nantwich Players latest show “The 39 Steps”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players latest show “The 39 Steps”

The opening night of Nantwich Players’ latest production “The 39 Steps” lived up to its sell-out billing, writes Jonathan White. The classic spy adventure novel, written by John Buchan, has been adapted for stage by Patrick Barlow who based his play on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1935 film.

February 10, 2012
Brine Leas pupils enjoy Bentley treat in National Apprenticeship Week

Brine Leas pupils enjoy Bentley treat in National Apprenticeship Week

Brine Leas students in Nantwich enjoyed a visit by Bentley Motors as part of National Apprenticeship Week. GCSE pupils were thrilled when a Bentley Continental GT drove onto the school playground as part of a week long programme of school visits.

February 10, 2012