Articles by: Editor

Car crashes into wall after Nantwich road collision

A car was sent crashing into a wall of a house after a two-vehicle collision in Nantwich. The accident happened at the junction of Barony Road and Davenport Lane, close to Hobson’s Choice convenience store.

July 10, 2012
South Cheshire photographer to stage Urban Portraits exhibition

South Cheshire photographer to stage Urban Portraits exhibition

A South Cheshire photographer is holding a special exhibition of urban pictures taken in Crewe and Nantwich. Simon J Newbury is staging his “Urban Portraits” exhibition on July 22 in Bar 7, Crewe.

July 10, 2012
Second “Nantwich under two Elizabeths” talk at town’s museum

Second “Nantwich under two Elizabeths” talk at town’s museum

“Are we better off than the Tudors?” is the second in a series of four themed talks at Nantwich Museum. The series forms part of the “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

July 10, 2012
Platform launches home scheme for elderly Nantwich residents

Platform launches home scheme for elderly Nantwich residents

A housing firm has launched a new scheme to help elderly residents in Nantwich live longer in their own homes. Platform says the new service will offer residents a chance to adjust and alter their homes to make daily living tasks easier and safer.

July 10, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich branch of the Northern Pensioners Association visited the 20th Pensioners Parliament in Blackpool. The 36-strong group’s visit, funded by local housing provider Wulvern, included lively debates and discussions on transport, social care ‘granny tax’ and pension reforms.

July 9, 2012
Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze at Nantwich farm

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze at Nantwich farm

Fire crews tackled a kitchen blaze at a farmhouse in Nantwich. The blaze broke out in a range-style cooker in the property on Wrinehill Road.

July 9, 2012
Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds

Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds

The big top will be rolling into Nantwich this week. Peter Jolly’s circus will stage performances for five days at Alvaston Business Park, off the A530 Middlewich Road.

July 9, 2012
Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich is to stage a charity fun day and open day. A host of entertainment is planned for the event on July 22 at the marina on the B5074 between Worleston and Church Minshull.

July 8, 2012
African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

A prized collection of antique African carved figures could fetch £20,000 at auction in Nantwich this week. Leading Manchester artist Geoffrey Key is selling a host of tribal “Yoruba” art at the Peter Wilson sale because of a house move.

July 8, 2012
Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The return of The Very Best in Stand Up didn’t disappoint a Nantwich audience with four top comedians helping to banish the weather blues. Although not a sell-out, the decent turn-out was treated to a range of different comedy styles at Nantwich Civic Hall.

July 7, 2012
Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Budding authors can now benefit from a new creative writers group run by Nantwich Library. The group will meet for the first time on Thursday July 26 at 5.30pm in the library and then every last Thursday of the month.

July 6, 2012
College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

Specialist Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up a record year of student enrolments and achievements. Around 1,120 graduating FE students have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills.

July 6, 2012
Flood warning threat for Nantwich area as torrential rains hits region

Flood warning threat for Nantwich area as torrential rains hits region

Nantwich and surrounding villages are facing severe disruption as heavy rain causes chaos around the region. Severe downpours through the night and today (July 6) have left some roads almost impassable, including busy Wellington Road and the A500.

July 6, 2012