Articles by: Editor

Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

A planning application for dozens of new houses in a busy village near Nantwich looks set to be refused. The plans submitted for 40 homes to the rear of Eastern Road in Willaston by Richard Lee Ltd, have sparked objections from campaigners.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Hospice supporters in Nantwich are being urged to don their Santa suits and take part in an annual fund-raising race. St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is organising the “Santa’s Day Out” event at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Racing Circuit on Sunday December 8.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich Town deserved point against FC United, says boss Johnson

Nantwich Town deserved point against FC United, says boss Johnson

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson believes his side deserved at least a point after a hard fought 1-1 draw at home to FC United. Johnson feels the Dabbers performance in front of a bumper crowd showed signs they can compete with the best in the league.

October 9, 2013
Civil Servant makes industry visit to Reaseheath College, Nantwich

Civil Servant makes industry visit to Reaseheath College, Nantwich

A senior civil servant brushed up on his industry skills during a fact-finding tour of Reaseheath College in Nantwich. David Russell, director of “Closing the Gap” in the Department for Education, visited Reaseheath because of its reputation for skills development and engagement with industry.

October 8, 2013
TV’s Nick Hancock backs Wingate Centre charity drive in Nantwich

TV’s Nick Hancock backs Wingate Centre charity drive in Nantwich

TV presenter and comedian Nick Hancock has thrown his support behind Nantwich Sainsbury’s charity drive. Hancock, who lives locally, is vice president of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, the store’s chosen charity for 2013.

October 8, 2013
Crewe Railroaders to stage “rookie” recruitment drive in South Cheshire

Crewe Railroaders to stage “rookie” recruitment drive in South Cheshire

Crewe Railroaders American Football team have launched a recruitment drive to attract budding players in the area. The team has just finished its second season in the British American Football Association National Leagues (BAFANL) Central division.

October 7, 2013
Acton Amateur Operatic Society gear up for latest Lyceum production

Acton Amateur Operatic Society gear up for latest Lyceum production

Members of Acton Amateur Operatic Society are preparing to take to the stage for their latest production. The charity organisation, based in Acton near Nantwich, will perform their version of  “Me and My Girl” at the Lyceum in Crewe.

October 7, 2013
South Cheshire companies stage Children in Need football match

South Cheshire companies stage Children in Need football match

Two South Cheshire businesses have raised almost £400 by competing in a charity football match for Children in Need. Crewe & Nantwich Peugeot dealer Gateway Motor Company lined up against a team from Mornflake, Crewe Alexandra’s shirt sponsors.

October 7, 2013
Man rescued by fire crews during flat blaze in Wistaston

Man rescued by fire crews during flat blaze in Wistaston

Firefighters had to rescue a man from his flat during a kitchen fire in Wistaston. Crews wearing breathing apparatus forced their in through a ground floor window of a block of flats on Mulberry Road where they discovered the man.

October 6, 2013
Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

By Jonathan White Shoppers and visitors enjoyed more live street entertainment in Nantwich town centre this weekend. Local entertainers have been in town throughout the summer as part of a Nantwich Town Council-funded programme.

October 6, 2013
Evo-Stik League report: Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2

Evo-Stik League report: Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2

Nantwich Town let slip a two-goal lead and had to settle for a point away at Blyth Spartans. The Dabbers took control of the match in Northumberland in the first period, and were 2-0 at the break.

October 5, 2013
Review: ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ delivers top Nantwich show

Review: ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ delivers top Nantwich show

Nantwich Civic Hall was packed once more for another quality night of comedy as four fine stand ups waltzed into town! Led by compere Carl Hutchinson, the line-up complemented each other nicely in the build up to star performer Daliso Chaponda.

October 5, 2013
Man, 80, tied and beaten during terrifying armed robbery

Man, 80, tied and beaten during terrifying armed robbery

A gang of Eastern European armed robbers tied and beat an 80-year-old granddad before stealing antiques and paintings worth more than £100,000. The victim suffered a brutal seven-hour ordeal in his own home on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.

October 4, 2013