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11th Nantwich Spooktacular takes place at rain-soaked Showground

11th Nantwich Spooktacular takes place at rain-soaked Showground

The 11th annual Signal 1 ‘Nantwich Spooktacular’  took place at Nantwich Show Ground last night, writes Jonathan White.

Despite 24 hours of rain beforehand, the evening weather was dry and clear for thousands who attended.

October 27, 2019
Man rescued from water after River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich

Man rescued from water after River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich

A man was rescued from the River Weaver floods in Nantwich last night, police have confirmed.

Specialist officers from across the force were called to the river close to Nantwich Pool off Wall Lane after reports a man had been caught in the floods.

October 27, 2019
flooding in Nantwich

Flooding warnings issued as homes and roads affected across South Cheshire

Heavy rain for last 24 hours has caused flooding chaos across South Cheshire with roads, homes and businesses hit.

Fire crews and police have been called out to dozens of incidents caused by flood waters across Nantwich and Crewe.

October 26, 2019
Fire crews tackle blaze at Wardle business near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze at Wardle business near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a small blaze at a business in Wardle near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 3.45pm today (October 25) on Green Lane.

October 25, 2019
Nantwich Spooktacular goes ahead despite heavy rain

Nantwich Spooktacular goes ahead despite heavy rain

Organisers say the Nantwich Spooktacular will go ahead despite heavy rain on the Showground.

Staff say they have reviewed the siting of the funfair on the field due to the recent spell of wet weather is quite wet.

October 25, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on November 1

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on November 1

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with a four top comedians in the line-up.

The first act of the evening is the wonderful Andrew Bird.

October 25, 2019
Nantwich Library October half-term events

Nantwich Library October half-term events

Nantwich Library is to stage a series of half-term Halloween events over the next week.

And the fun starts on Saturday (October 26) with Family Storytime – Spooky special from 11am. All welcome, no need to book. Free event.

October 25, 2019
Nantwich Town Youth team books place in FA Youth Cup First Round Proper

Nantwich Town Youth team books place in FA Youth Cup First Round Proper

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC Youth Team have secured a place in First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup.

And they will now travel to face Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.

October 24, 2019
Crewe Lyceum to stage Ghoulish Ghost Hunt for Halloween

Crewe Lyceum to stage Ghoulish Ghost Hunt for Halloween

A Ghoulish Ghost Hunt, blood curdling Body Snatcher and sinister Ice Cream Man are set to provide some wickedly good entertainment this Halloween at Crewe Lyceum.

The popular theatre has a selection of horrifyingly good shows for audiences who just can’t get enough of the spooky season.

October 24, 2019
Countess of Wessex helps Tarporley War Memorial Hospital celebrate 100 years

Countess of Wessex helps Tarporley War Memorial Hospital celebrate 100 years

Staff, trustees and volunteers at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital in Cheshire welcomed Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to mark its 100th anniversary.

The hospital first opened in a former residential property on Park Road, Tarporley in 1919 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War.

October 24, 2019

Ed Byrne@ If I’m Honest at Crewe Lyceum

Join TV favourite Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children in his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy A TV household name, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The[Read More…]

October 24, 2019
Merger of Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups approved

Merger of Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups approved

NHS England / Improvement has formally approved the merger of Cheshire’s four NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups into one.

Accountable Officer Clare Watson received confirmation that NHS South Cheshire, NHS Eastern Cheshire, NHS Vale Royal and NHS West Cheshire will become the first CCGs in Cheshire and Merseyside to merge on April 1 2020.

October 23, 2019

Reaseheath College Christmas Fair

Get into the Christmas spirit with a visit to Reaseheath College this winter! On Saturday 30th November, there will be a day of festive fun at Reaseheath College, with an Etsy South Cheshire Christmas Market and a Christmas Food and Drink Festival being held on campus. You will be able to purchase Christmas plants and sustainably grown Christmas trees as[Read More…]

October 23, 2019