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REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Private Lives written by Noel Coward is the latest production being presented by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Linda Sunners, the play follows two couples who meet on their respective honeymoons whilst staying at the same hotel in Paris.

December 3, 2022
New Year’s Eve comedy special comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

New Year’s Eve comedy special comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

The New Year’s Comedy Special returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on New Year’s Eve with a star-studded bill of comedy followed by a disco.

Hosting the event is Dave Williams, who has been a full-time comedian since 1998, and is booked both as stand-up and compere by a range of venues/promoters.

December 2, 2022
Former farm buildings in Aston to become housing, council agrees

Former farm buildings in Aston to become housing, council agrees

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Dilapidated traditional brick buildings at a former farm in Aston near Nantwich are to be converted for housing.

Planning permission was previously granted for the re-use of the buildings at The Royals on Whitchurch Road for residential use, but that permission has lapsed.

December 2, 2022
Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A timber chalet in Wybunbury due to be demolished because it was built without planning permission can remain and be used for offices, the council has said.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee heard the building at Little Island Livery was originally built as accommodation for a groom.

December 2, 2022
FEATURE: Former Nantwich star Livingstone now one of world’s best

FEATURE: Former Nantwich star Livingstone now one of world’s best

When he hit a score of 350 off 138 balls for Nantwich against Caldy in a National Club Championship match in 2015, it was clear Liam Livingstone was set for a big career in the sport.

December 2, 2022
Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Music-lovers flocked to an autumn concert marking the start of a year of celebration for Nantwich Choral Society.

They packed St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for an evening of classical music against the 14th century backdrop.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Town Ladies beaten by title-chasing Macclesfield Women

Nantwich Town Ladies beaten by title-chasing Macclesfield Women

Nantwich Town Ladies FC lost 0 – 5 to Macclesfield FC Women in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

The Dabbers displayed composure and despite the score, Macclesfield struggled to break through the back line.

December 1, 2022
Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor claims school staff are quitting their jobs because of the stress caused by a problematic computer system brought in to make Cheshire East more efficient.

The Best4Business project, designed to replace the ageing business IT systems with a new cloud-based network at both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Cheshire councils, has had issues from the outset and is massively over-budget.

December 1, 2022
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to unveil Toptracer technology

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to unveil Toptracer technology

Golfers visiting the Need Golf Centre in Nantwich will soon be able to use Toptracer technology in all of its 15 floodlight bays.

Toptracer provides the same ball tracing technology seen on televised golf tournaments tracking the shots of the world’s best players.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet which introduces readers to the town’s rich history.

“The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects” was written by a team from the museum’s Research Group.

December 1, 2022
FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

In need of a new car?

This is always a daunting process to go through, but in the current economic climate, it is particularly off-putting with the cost-of-living crisis and the cost of new cars currently so high.

November 30, 2022
Nantwich Bookshop to host South Cheshire poet’s book launch

Nantwich Bookshop to host South Cheshire poet’s book launch

A South Cheshire dad who turned to poetry after being diagnosed with ADHD has collated his favourite rhymes into a new book celebrating his love for Crewe and Nantwich.

Gareth Williams, dubbed ‘The Rhymeologist’, became a media sensation when he first posted his upbeat poems about the area on Facebook during the early part of the pandemic.

November 30, 2022
More than 1,500 North West Ambulance workers vote to strike

More than 1,500 North West Ambulance workers vote to strike

More than 1,500 ambulance workers have voted to strike across Cheshire and the North West.

Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff are now set to walk out in the region.

November 30, 2022