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Review: “Haunted” at the Lyceum in Crewe

Review: “Haunted” at the Lyceum in Crewe

Can anyone really get away with murder? ‘Haunted’, a new play written by Ron Aldridge, examines the consequences of love, betrayal and untimely death, writes Claire Faulkner.

March 8, 2012
South Cheshire motorbike groups team up for St Luke’s Hospice ride

South Cheshire motorbike groups team up for St Luke’s Hospice ride

Motorbikers will be out on South Cheshire’s country roads as part of the second St Luke’s Hospice charity ride this month. The event will see 12 local motorcycle and scooter clubs coming together to organise a fund-raising event to support the hospice based in Winsford.

March 8, 2012
Nantwich Town keeper Jon Brain pledges future to club

Nantwich Town keeper Jon Brain pledges future to club

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town goalkeeper Jon Brain has signed an extension to his current contract. Brain will now remain between the sticks for the Dabbers for a further two years.

March 8, 2012
Brine Leas School scoops tickets for Jubilee event at Westminster Abbey

Brine Leas School scoops tickets for Jubilee event at Westminster Abbey

Pupils at Brine Leas School in Nantwich have scooped tickets to this year’s Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of schools and youth groups applied and Brine Leas won 20 thanks to the creativity of time capsule entries from students.

March 8, 2012
Nantwich Police drugs dog welcomed by town pub bosses

Nantwich Police drugs dog welcomed by town pub bosses

Nantwich Police are using four legs in their battle against drugs in the town. They patrolled the pubs and clubs of Nantwich with a “passive” drugs dog to find suspected offenders.

March 7, 2012
South Cheshire designer to star at International Women’s Day event

South Cheshire designer to star at International Women’s Day event

A South Cheshire garden designer will take centre stage at Eve Ensler’s world renowned “V*gina Monologues” to support Greater Manchester women fleeing domestic abuse. Elizabeth Buckley, 54, will join 12 other women at the Birdcage nightclub in Manchester tomorrow (March 8).

March 7, 2012
Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

These are England’s football stars of the future in Nantwich as they prepare for an international friendly game with Poland. The England under 18s squad took part in a training session at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012
Nantwich Town keeper Ben Chapman signs for Leek Town

Nantwich Town keeper Ben Chapman signs for Leek Town

By Ashley Houghton Popular Nantwich Town reserve goalkeeper Ben Chapman has signed for Leek Town. Chapman (pictured) said he was “sad” to be leaving after three good seasons at the Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012
Fat Face gains permission to convert Ye Olde Vaults Nantwich pub

Fat Face gains permission to convert Ye Olde Vaults Nantwich pub

National clothing chain Fat Face has been granted permission to transform Nantwich’s former Ye Olde Vaults pub. Cheshire East Council has approved the conversion of the Grade II-listed three-storey building in High Street.

March 6, 2012
270 new homes firm in Nantwich Town Council mix-up

270 new homes firm in Nantwich Town Council mix-up

Nantwich residents were left disgruntled when a property firm proposing to build 270 homes failed to turn up to give a presentation. Around a dozen residents attended Nantwich Town Council expecting to hear from Gladman Developments on proposals for land off Marsh Lane.

March 6, 2012
TV’s Fred Talbot enjoys Reaseheath College’s lambing event

TV’s Fred Talbot enjoys Reaseheath College’s lambing event

TV personality Fred Talbot saw a lamb being born for the first time when he visited Reaseheath College in Nantwich. The popular Granada Reports presenter and weather forecaster watched 18-year-old Colin Potts, a Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture student, deliver the lamb.

March 6, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Geoff Crawford has urged his team not to “lose their nerve” as they fight for the league title. He spoke out after the 1st team notched another crucial victory, this time 21-19 against title rivals Ruskin Park.

March 6, 2012
World Book Day authors visit Richmond Village Nantwich

World Book Day authors visit Richmond Village Nantwich

Residents and guests at Richmond Village Nantwich marked World Book Day by welcoming two local authors to their celebrations. Anne Wragg, author of “Peggy Wood – Fighting the Law”, was a guest with local historian Andrew Lamberton, author of several Nantwich history books.

March 5, 2012