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Bickerton Poacher lifts spirits with free entertainment for 2023

Bickerton Poacher lifts spirits with free entertainment for 2023

A country pub near Nantwich is hitting the right note during the cost living crisis by staging free music nights featuring some of the country’s best tribute acts.

Entertainers are to become a regular feature at The Bickerton Poacher every last Friday of the month during 2023 after striking a chord with regulars in the run up to Christmas.

January 15, 2023
Nantwich Town boost survival hopes with 3-1 win at Belper

Nantwich Town boost survival hopes with 3-1 win at Belper

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town bounced back from the setback at Guiseley with a crazy 3-1 win over Belper Town at the Raygar Stadium.

Things didn’t start well as Dabbers had an enforced change with Mwiya Malumo unable to start.

January 15, 2023
Combermere Abbey to host delayed Platinum Jubilee concert

Combermere Abbey to host delayed Platinum Jubilee concert

The medieval panelled library at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich is to host a special Platinum Jubilee event on January 20.

One hundred guests will enjoy a programme created by two local musical legends, conductor/composer John Moore and pianist/organist Richard James.

January 15, 2023
LETTER: Parts of Crewe town centre in “deplorable state”

LETTER: Parts of Crewe town centre in “deplorable state”

Dear Editor,
Parts of Crewe Town centre are in a deplorable state, like the public square in the Market Centre, near to Asda and W H Smith.

We have asked the Council to clean it up.

January 15, 2023
Recreation of Tina Turner concert comes to Crewe Lyceum

Recreation of Tina Turner concert comes to Crewe Lyceum

“TOTALLY TINA” rocks into its 14th year and arrives at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre in South Cheshire on Friday February 17.

It is the UK’s original, award-winning Tina Turner tribute and stars Justine Riddoch and her cast.

January 15, 2023
South Cheshire nurse pens powerful poem on NHS crisis

South Cheshire nurse pens powerful poem on NHS crisis

A South Cheshire nurse has penned this powerful poem as thousands are set for more strike action to highlight the growing crisis in the NHS.

Jenny Howarth has worked as a nurse in the region for several years.

January 15, 2023
Shavington Parish Council opens up “Warm PlaCEs” facility

Shavington Parish Council opens up “Warm PlaCEs” facility

Shavington has opened a new “Warm PlacCEs” facility at the village hall after the parish council was awarded a grant.

It opened up with a Bingo afternoon and offers a place for families struggling to pay fuel or food bills during the cost of living crisis.

January 13, 2023
£750,000 to be spent on “public realm” in Nantwich

£750,000 to be spent on “public realm” in Nantwich

Nantwich is being given a £750,000 pot of money to spend on improving the “public realm” in the town, councillors were told.

The money comes from the Section 106 agreements between developers and the council for the Kingsley Fields housing developments.

January 13, 2023
Council chiefs to discuss Swine Market traffic after building collision

Council chiefs to discuss Swine Market traffic after building collision

Council chiefs are to meet the owners of a building in Nantwich town centre after it was hit by a lorry.

The Hope House Hospice building on High Street has suffered a number of collisions over the years as vehicles struggle to negotiate the tight bend on Swine Market.

January 13, 2023
Nantwich willow weaver Cath stars on BBC TV show

Nantwich willow weaver Cath stars on BBC TV show

Nantwich-based willow weaver Cath Kelly brought a range of magical and mythical creatures to TV screens when she appeared on BBC1’s new series, Make it at Market.

Cath shared some of her creative willow-woven designs, from a life-size elfin musical band to dancing fairies, hares, unicorns and even a full sized rearing horse.

January 12, 2023
Brine Leas School to host “creative writing” community programme

Brine Leas School to host “creative writing” community programme

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is to host a “creative writing” course as part of its community education programme.

Associate lecturer Liam Doran will be running the course which launches on Tuesday January 17.

January 12, 2023
Bentley to lay off 87 agency workers despite record sales

Bentley to lay off 87 agency workers despite record sales

Hundreds of agency workers at Bentley Motors have been told their jobs are under threat – despite record sales for the car maker in 2022.

Stunned workers were handed a letter warning them that the company wants to lay off up to 87 Adecco agency staff at the Crewe factory.

January 12, 2023
Willaston in mourning after death of Councillor Colin Todd

Willaston in mourning after death of Councillor Colin Todd

A popular councillor in Willaston who has served for almost 20 years, has died suddenly.

Colin Todd, vice chairman of Willaston Parish Council, passed away on Sunday (January 8).

January 12, 2023