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Review: ‘Dangerous Obsession’ at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: ‘Dangerous Obsession’ at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner “Dangerous Obsession” is one of those plays which you wish you’d written yourself. It’s a modern suspense thriller with amazing twists and turns throughout.

October 3, 2012
Highfields Community School to stage annual Family Fireworks event

Highfields Community School to stage annual Family Fireworks event

Friends of Highfields Community Primary School PTA in Nantwich are to host another “Family Fireworks” night. The event, organised with Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks, follows the success of the school’s first one last year.

October 2, 2012
Parents plea for Stapeley Broad Lane school carpark go ahead

Parents plea for Stapeley Broad Lane school carpark go ahead

Parents say plans for a car park at a Nantwich primary school could save lives. They are calling on Cheshire East Council to accept a revised application for a 43-space car park on land next to Broad Lane School, Stapeley.

October 2, 2012
Nantwich traffic lights and crossings to undergo upgrade

Nantwich traffic lights and crossings to undergo upgrade

Traffic lights and pedestrian crossings in Nantwich are to be upgraded in a bid to improve safety for users. Cheshire East Council is to introduce new LED signals which are brighter, more visible and last longer.

October 2, 2012
Nantwich Town agree deal with ice cream van firm Whitby Morrison

Nantwich Town agree deal with ice cream van firm Whitby Morrison

Nantwich Town FC have struck a new sponsorship deal with ice cream van makers Whitby Morrison. The initial three-year agreement with the Crewe-based manufacturer will see Whitby Morrison partnering the club in a number of commercial initiatives.

October 1, 2012
Puddle Ducks celebrates 10 years with new Nantwich classes

Puddle Ducks celebrates 10 years with new Nantwich classes

A Cheshire firm which runs swimming classes for babies is celebrating 10 years by launching new sessions in Nantwich. Puddle Ducks is to run classes at the newly revamped indoor pool based at Regent’s Park, off London Road.

October 1, 2012
Nantwich Museum appoints Vicky Edwards as new administrator

Nantwich Museum appoints Vicky Edwards as new administrator

Nantwich Museum has appointed Vicky Edwards as a new administration assistant. Vicky, from Wolverhampton, is a business studies graduate who holds a certificate in personnel practice.

October 1, 2012
FA Trophy report: Nantwich Town 2 Redditch United 1

FA Trophy report: Nantwich Town 2 Redditch United 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town made it to the FA Trophy 1st round proper with a 2-1 victory over Redditch United at the Weaver Stadium. Christian Smith’s opener and an Aaron Stringfellow own goal gave the Dabbers a 2-0 lead before William Richards pulled one back.

October 1, 2012
‘Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich in October

‘Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich in October

Tickets are still available for the latest “Very Best in Stand Up” show at Nantwich Civic Hall next week. A top bill of acts, including Danny McLoughlin, Steve Royle, Michael Fabbri and Philberto (pictured), is lined up for the show on October 5 show

September 28, 2012
11 Nantwich men go Full Monty in “Calendar Girls” style fundraiser

11 Nantwich men go Full Monty in “Calendar Girls” style fundraiser

Exclusive Two Nantwich brothers have inspired a “Calendar Girls” style stunt to raise money in memory of a friend who died. Roy and Neil Aspinall persuaded nine other men to bare all for a special “The Nantwich Monty” calendar.

September 28, 2012
Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich campaigners fighting large housing developments are joining forces with residents facing similar issues in a neighbouring town. Dozens are expected to attend a mass protest march in the centre of Sandbach tomorrow (September 29).

September 28, 2012
Nantwich support group’s “Walk of Hope” raises Christie Hospital funds

Nantwich support group’s “Walk of Hope” raises Christie Hospital funds

By Laura Normansell A Nantwich fundraising group has taken part in a charity walk to raise vital funds for cancer. Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group has raised £223,860 for The Christie Hospital in Manchester over the past 19 years.

September 28, 2012
Stapeley residents urged to comment on Nantwich town strategy

Stapeley residents urged to comment on Nantwich town strategy

Campaigners are urging residents in Nantwich to air their views on the town strategy plan before this Monday’s October 1 deadline. Only around 300  have submitted views on the consultation, which outlines a plan for housing, infrastructure, jobs and services for Nantwich up to 2030.

September 27, 2012