An open-air theatre company is bringing the very best of Sherlock Holmes to Nantwich this summer. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will perform the famous Hound of the Baskervilles in the grounds of Reaseheath College on July 20.
A 23-year-old former teaching assistant has been appointed as new Youth Ambassador by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner. Dominic Rogers has been chosen for the £25,000-a-year job, which has been criticised by some as a waste of public money.
The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is to be held at Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich again this summer. The day, organised by Nantwich-based Ted-Events, will help to raise funds for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.
Schools across Nantwich and surrounding villages will be hit by the national teachers strike this week. Several primary schools in the town are having to close some year group classes on Thursday (June 27), while others remain open.
New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has made another signing, bringing in midfielder Mark Jones. The 27-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium from Radcliffe Borough, where he was captain for the last three seasons.
Nantwich Bookshop is to host a series of activities and author events as part of Independent Booksellers Week. The shop, on High Street, is one of over 350 around the UK which has signed up to the annual celebration.
Two well-known Nantwich residents are celebrating the arrival of a newborn! The River Weaver at Mill Island in the town has played home to two mating swans over the past few weeks.
A teenager from Wistaston near Nantwich has scooped a silver medal at the European Triathlon Championships in Turkey. James Briscoe, 19, came runner up in the men’s under 20s class, with a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds.
Nantwich CC 1sts suffered a home drubbing at the hands of Marple, slumping to a 160-run defeat. The hosts, chasing 245, which skittled out for just 85 runs as they failed to deal with a potent away attack.
By Jonathan White Nantwich Freerunners gave a stunning demonstration of their skills during the Wyche Primary School Summer Fair in Nantwich. The school, on Manor Road, put on a number of activities during the event organised by the ‘Friends of Wyche’ PTA.
By Jonathan White Hundreds of people and BBC TV crews enjoyed the 34th World Worm Charming Championship near Nantwich. The event at Willaston Primary School saw competitors in 144 plots trying to collect as many worms as possible in 30 minutes.
Angry residents in Nantwich have accused developers of “land snatching” in plans submitted for a 60-home site off Crewe Road. Stewart Milne Homes wants to build the development on land surrounding the former Elim bible college at Regents Park.
An exhibition is being held today (June 21) to show Nantwich residents plans for a new drainage system in part of the town. Nantwichnews revealed how the proposed works could see the closure of Wellington Road for up to six weeks this summer.
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