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South Cheshire friends plan ‘Moustache Bash’ for St Luke’s Hospice

South Cheshire friends plan ‘Moustache Bash’ for St Luke’s Hospice

Two South Cheshire friends are organising a charity “Moustache Bash” in aid St Luke’s Hospice.

Now Nick Hughes-Jones and Dan McGarry have issued a plea for the community to get behind them and snap up tickets for the event.

November 6, 2014
‘Game of Thrones’ star looks ahead to Crewe Lyceum show

‘Game of Thrones’ star looks ahead to Crewe Lyceum show

By Claire Faulkner
A star of TV hit ‘Game of Thrones’ is bringing the award-winning play Stones In His Pockets to the Crewe Lyceum on November 17.

Directed by Ian McElhinney, the play has received outstanding reviews from critics in the West End and on Broadway.

November 6, 2014
Museum’s Nantwich Turnpikes exhibition enters last week

Museum’s Nantwich Turnpikes exhibition enters last week

The Nantwich Turnpikes 1744 – 1880 exhibition is in its final week at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition is by Dr Keith Lawrence and staged in the Community Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

November 6, 2014
Cheshire high Sheriff backs Art in  the Park event for local hospices

Cheshire high Sheriff backs Art in the Park event for local hospices

Cheshire High Sheriff Susan Sellers is in top gear as she plans a major celebration of art and craft in aid of local hospices.

Mrs Sellers, from Tarporley, near Nantwich, hopes to welcome huge crowds to Oulton Park race circuit where professional artwork will be showcased and sold to boost funds for hospices.

November 5, 2014
Malbank students in Nantwich to join The Last Post project

Malbank students in Nantwich to join The Last Post project

Pupils from a Nantwich school will be joining in The Last Post national initiative to honour those who died in World War One.

Malbank School and Sixth Form College will stage one of 200 community-led events between November 4 and 18 where the iconic ceremonial call will be played on different instruments.

November 5, 2014
Police tracing Nantwich man in robbery and assault probe

Police tracing Nantwich man in robbery and assault probe

Police are trying to trace a man from Nantwich in connection with a robbery and serious assault in Crewe.

Patrick Joesph O’Connor was last known to live at an address in King Place, Nantwich.

November 5, 2014
Nantwich Town unlucky to lose 1-0 at leaders Skelmersdale

Nantwich Town unlucky to lose 1-0 at leaders Skelmersdale

By Daniel Curtis
Despite more-than matching the table toppers, Nantwich Town went home without a point on a frustrating night in Skelmersdale.

The Dabbers could not repeat their FA Trophy win over United, with Alan Burton’s 61st minute header the key moment of the game.

November 5, 2014
Nantwich boutiques to stage ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ in town centre

Nantwich boutiques to stage ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ in town centre

Nantwich retailers are teaming up to stage a one-off night of shopping to boost trade in the town.

Independent store and boutique owners are to hold “Fashion’s Night Out” in the town centre.

November 4, 2014
Residents’ joy as slurry lagoon plans for village near Nantwich are ditched

Residents’ joy as slurry lagoon plans for village near Nantwich are ditched

Councillors and villagers near Nantwich are celebrating after controversial plans for a huge slurry lagoon near homes and a school were withdrawn.

The massive lagoon was planned for land off Eastern Road between Shavington and Willaston, close to Shavington High School.

November 4, 2014
South Cheshire firm Health Shield scoops two top awards

South Cheshire firm Health Shield scoops two top awards

South Cheshire firm Health Shield has landed two top awards – and celebrated a milestone in membership.

The Crewe-based health cash plan provider has notched up its 200,000th member

November 4, 2014
Cheshire Poet Laureate Joy Winkler to visit Nantwich Library

Cheshire Poet Laureate Joy Winkler to visit Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Joy Winkler will be visiting Nantwich Library as part of a new book launch.

Joy, who was named Cheshire Poet Laureate in 2005, will be at the Beam Street venue on Tuesday November 18 as her new book “Stolen Rowan Berries” hits the shelves.

November 4, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich back on track after 39-22 win over Leek

Crewe & Nantwich back on track after 39-22 win over Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC returned to winning ways with a powerful display to beat Leek 39-22.

The Vagrants side, who were promoted to Midlands 1 West behind Leek last season, proved the stronger outfit in a thrilling contest.

November 3, 2014
Winners unveiled at Nantwich Food and Drink “Foodies” awards

Winners unveiled at Nantwich Food and Drink “Foodies” awards

By Kirsty Rollings
Nantwich’s top eateries gathered for a celebration of the town’s Food and Drink Festival – and for the annual “Nantwich Foodies” awards.

Residence Bar and Restaurant on Mill Street hosted the awards night which unveiled the results in the public’s favourite places to drink and eat.

November 3, 2014