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REVIEW: “We Will Rock You” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “We Will Rock You” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

Curtain Call had a wonderful return to Crewe Lyceum this weekend with We Will Rock You, writes Claire Faulkner.

Written by Ben Elton and based on the music of Queen, We Will Rock You is set in a future world where musical instruments are forbidden and rock music is a distant memory, we follow a brave group of bohemians fighting to restore freedom of thought and creativity.

March 6, 2022
Nantwich ultra-runner tackles gruelling 250km Marathon des Sables

Nantwich ultra-runner tackles gruelling 250km Marathon des Sables

A runner from Nantwich is to tackle one of the most gruelling races on the planet to raise money in memory of her dad.

Charlotte Logie, who lives in Aston, will compete in the Marathon des Sables later this month.

March 6, 2022
FEATURE: How to truly elevate your business pitch

FEATURE: How to truly elevate your business pitch

We’re currently into the 19th series of the iconic BBC show Dragon’s Den, in which plucky and creative entrepreneurs pitch their businesses in a quest to secure investment.

As of 2015, the Dragons’ cumulative investment had peaked at £15,7000,069, across a number of company and product ideas that showcased the most commercial potential.

March 5, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Parish councils support criticism of CEC

READER’S LETTER: Parish councils support criticism of CEC

Dear Editor,

The Minshull Vernon and District Parish Council (which covers the Parishes of Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood in South Cheshire) has supported the criticism of the Cheshire East Council by the Pickmere Parish Council.

March 5, 2022
New Three Wrens gin distillery to open near Nantwich

New Three Wrens gin distillery to open near Nantwich

Cheshire-based gin business Three Wrens has expanded to a new and larger distillery at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich.

The new site on the Park View Business Centre, is several times bigger than previous premises in Cholmondeley.

March 4, 2022
CEC works with Home Office to accept Ukrainian refugees

CEC works with Home Office to accept Ukrainian refugees

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is working with the Home Office to offer places to live for Ukrainians seeking refuge following the invasion by Russia.

Council leader Sam Corcoran said the council has a “very good track record” of welcoming Syrian refugees, unaccompanied asylum seeking children and Afghan interpreters and their families and providing them with both temporary and permanent accommodation.

March 4, 2022
Nantwich mum to launch Spanish classes after pub taster

Nantwich mum to launch Spanish classes after pub taster

South Cheshire people are being invited to say ‘hola!’ to Spanish classes led by a local mum whose passion for the language developed as a young holiday rep.

A taster session led by Angela Wilkinson at the Railway Hotel attracted a full house of would-Spanish speakers keen to get to grips with the lingo ahead of summer holidays.

March 4, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy top after 48-8 win over Eccles

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy top after 48-8 win over Eccles

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy Colts are top of their league after a convincing 48-8 victory over Eccles RUFC in the Halbro Colts league.

From the outset, Crewe put Eccles on the back foot and quickly hit their stride.

March 4, 2022
Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

Winter gritting cuts impacting Cheshire East district nurses, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
District nurses have been unable to reach some patients since Cheshire East stopped gritting certain routes and there have been several accidents on icy roads, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council axed a number of roads from its gritting schedule this winter following the introduction of new scoring criteria which adheres to national guidelines.

March 4, 2022
Join consultation on police helpdesks closure plan, urges councillor

Join consultation on police helpdesks closure plan, urges councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor is urging residents to take part in a consultation about plans to close police helpdesks in 11 towns, including Nantwich.

Cheshire Police wants to close helpdesks at stations in Nantwich as well as Knutsford, Winsford, Chester Town Hall, Ellesmere Port, Stockton Heath, Penketh, Runcorn, Congleton and Wilmslow.

March 3, 2022
Cheshire East agrees to petition against HS2 Phase 2B Bill

Cheshire East agrees to petition against HS2 Phase 2B Bill

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has agreed to petition against the HS2 Phase 2B Bill but stressed the council is not opposed to the principle of high speed rail.

Conservative group leader Janet Clowes was concerned the wording might lead residents to think the council is objecting to HS2, which it isn’t.

March 3, 2022
Crewe six-a-side league unveils major expansion plans

Crewe six-a-side league unveils major expansion plans

A community six-a-side league in Crewe has unveiled a major expansion of its competition to meet demand.

Around 300 local footballers are already playing in the league in Crewe.

March 3, 2022
Sainsbury’s in-store cafe in Nantwich escapes axe as 200 to close

Sainsbury’s in-store cafe in Nantwich escapes axe as 200 to close

Sainsbury’s in-store cafe in Nantwich is NOT on the list of the 200 to be closed, it has emerged.

The 200 closures are set to take place as early as next month, putting around 2,000 jobs across the UK at risk.

March 3, 2022