A knifeman threatened shop staff during a robbery at a South Cheshire store. Police are hunting the offender who brandished the weapon in Owens General Store on Wistaston Road, Crewe, and demanded money.
Rundown primary school buildings in Nantwich have been given a cash boost under new Government funding. Cheshire East Council is receiving more than £10 million to improve school buildings and create new school places.
A record 2,500 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the lambing and zoo weekend. Excited youngsters like Francesca Forbes, Katy Wakeman, Cameron Forbes (pictured) were among hundreds keen to experience the live lambing event.
A Nantwich pub landlady revealed how they received “the dreaded call” to say their business was on fire. Lorraine and Martin Chapman were on a walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales when their Red Cow pub on Beam Street went up in smoke.
A Nantwich pub has agreed a sponsorship deal to help promote its forthcoming music festival. The Railway Hotel has teamed up with Blue Bell Crewe to stage the “Keep Music Live” festival at the venue during Easter weekend.
Volunteers with Nantwich Litter Group swept the town’s streets clean and collected 3o bags of rubbish. The group’s latest Litter Pick was also held to raise awareness of their activities among shoppers, retailers and residents.
Another clutch of entertainers gave comedy fans a night to remember at Nantwich Civic Hall. The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” presented a stunningly diverse range of acts, fabulously linked by host and compere Dan Nightingale.
By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town were beaten by a stunning second-half brace by Ashton United substitute Chris Amadi. The former FC United of Manchester forward broke the deadlock at the Weaver Stadium with a powerful half-volley.
Cheshire East is to freeze Council Tax rates for Nantwich residents for the next two years. And more than a quarter of council management posts are to be cut to save £5 million.
A Nantwich lawyer has launched a drive to get more businesses to contribute to the town’s Foodbank. David Lago has set a collection centre at his new offices on Beam Heath Way business park.
Some of the finest voices from across Cheshire will be in harmony for a major concert led by Nantwich Choral Society. St Matthew Passion, one of the most ambitious concerts to be staged by the society in its 40-year history, will be performed at Chester Cathedral on March 23.
By Robert Summerscales A late goal from former Fulham winger Sean Doherty consigned Nantwich Town to defeat at home to Marine. The Dabbers had taken an early lead through captain Darren Moss.
Nantwich will host the return of Weaver Wander Classic and Sports Car event in June this year. The event, organised by The Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver, includes a 100-mile convoy of classic vehicles through Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire.
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