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Review: Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Murders, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Murders, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Theatre fans have been delighted with the latest production from ‘talking Scarlet’ at Crewe Lyceum this week.

The company’s performance of ‘Sherlock Holmes and The Ripper Murders’ by Brian Clemens, has proved a real hit.

August 8, 2015
Tennisathon to take place for charity in Wistaston

Tennisathon to take place for charity in Wistaston

A charity ‘Tennisathon’ is taking place tomorrow (August 8) in Wistaston.

The 12-hour tennis event will run from 7.30am until 7.30pm.

August 8, 2015
Nantwich RSPCA staff care for kittens found dumped in box

Nantwich RSPCA staff care for kittens found dumped in box

A box of ten-week-old kittens found dumped in a box in a garden, are being nursed back to health by RSPCA staff in Nantwich.

The tortoiseshell and black kittens – four females and one male – were found by a member of the public in a garden in Madeley, North Staffordshire.

August 6, 2015
Tribute to Nantwich man, 21, killed in A51 Stapeley crash

Tribute to Nantwich man, 21, killed in A51 Stapeley crash

The family of a 21-year-old who died following a collision in Nantwich, has paid tribute to him.

Declan Hassall was killed after his car collided with a lorry on London Road in Stapeley yesterday (August 5).

August 6, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs, needlework, craft, creative writing and floristry will be staged by Crewe and Nantwich branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A).

The display will be opened next Wednesday (August 12) in St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston.

August 5, 2015
Nantwich student wins Harper Adams University award

Nantwich student wins Harper Adams University award

A Nantwich dairy farmer has been chosen as Student of the Month ahead of 2,000 others at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.

And the award for Becky Erskine, 24, crowns her comeback to studies after she took a break six years ago.

August 5, 2015
Wyche Primary pupils in Nantwich win wildlife posters competition

Wyche Primary pupils in Nantwich win wildlife posters competition

Pupils from Wyche Primary School in Nantwich are to have their imaginative posters displayed on country roads throughout Cheshire East.

Their designs won a competition to promote Cheshire East Council’s wildlife conservation policy.

August 4, 2015
Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

A Nantwich teenager has completed a tough trek along the length of Hadrian’s Wall as part of his campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in the young.

Harrison Lunt, from Aston, was joined by his dad Ken for the walk from Newcastle across the country to Solway in Cumbria.

August 4, 2015
Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Legendary singer Tony Christie will be singing at Crewe Lyceum Theatre as part of his UK tour this year.

Christie had a string of hits in the 1960s, and returned to fame 10 years ago with the re release of “Is This the Way to Amarillo?” for Comic Relief.

August 4, 2015
Operation Hatay in Cheshire nets 102 offenders in a week

Operation Hatay in Cheshire nets 102 offenders in a week

More than 100 people have been arrested as part of Operation Hatay 5 in Cheshire.

The final day of the crackdown saw teams across the county working to locate and arrest outstanding offenders.

August 3, 2015
Phil Parkinson defends Kosylo over Nantwich Town spitting incident

Phil Parkinson defends Kosylo over Nantwich Town spitting incident

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has defended one his star players who was sent off for allegedly spitting at an opponent.

Matty Kosylo was red-carded against Kidsgrove Athletic just minutes after completing his hat-trick.

August 3, 2015
Nantwich Mayor opens museum’s “Nantwich At Play” exhibition

Nantwich Mayor opens museum’s “Nantwich At Play” exhibition

Mayor of Nantwich Andrew Martin has opened Nantwich at Play the latest exhibition at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which illustrates how the people of the area have spent their leisure time through the ages, is open until September 19.

August 3, 2015
Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

A charity football match to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is taking place this week.

The game, this Saturday August 8, will be held at the Cumberland Sports Ground (all-weather pitch) in Crewe.

August 3, 2015