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Bobby Davro to star in Crewe Lyceum “Sleeping Beauty” panto

Bobby Davro to star in Crewe Lyceum “Sleeping Beauty” panto

TV and stage comedian Bobby Davro and X Factor finalist Amelia Lily will star in Sleeping Beauty Christmas panto at Crewe Lyceum Theatre this year.

Davro and Lily will also be joined by Cheshire’s best-loved panto dame, Malcolm Lord, for the production to run from December 10 to January 2.

July 29, 2021
Baby Club Cheshire in Nantwich booms after lockdown birth

Baby Club Cheshire in Nantwich booms after lockdown birth

A baby club set up in Nantwich during the pandemic lockdown is booming!

Baby Club Cheshire was the brainchild of young mum Steph Tully when her youngest daughter Izzy was just six-months-old.

July 28, 2021
Nantwich Town lose 3-0 at home to National League Altrincham

Nantwich Town lose 3-0 at home to National League Altrincham

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town fell to defeat to National League side Altrincham at the Optimum Pay Stadium as their pre-season campaign continues.

The game got off to a frantic start as the visitors had the first chance after just three minutes when former Crewe Alexandra man Ryan Colclough danced into the box, before dragging his shot wide of the near left post.

July 28, 2021
FEATURE: Crewe Alexandra – mid-table, or can they do more?

FEATURE: Crewe Alexandra – mid-table, or can they do more?

Being good is tough. Dedication plays a big role, as does access to the facilities and people you will need helping you to improve. Clubs like Crewe Alexandra know all bout that.

July 28, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Politicians “make life difficult” for elderly

READER’S LETTER: Politicians “make life difficult” for elderly

Dear Editor
Politicians of all colours and the BBC are doing their best to make life difficult for the elderly.

First, the Tories proposed a deeply unpopular ‘Dementia Tax’ in their 2017 Manifesto.

July 27, 2021
Young Nantwich gamer goes for gold at TeamGB fanzone

Young Nantwich gamer goes for gold at TeamGB fanzone

A young Nantwich gamer enjoyed a day to remember when she gave GB Olympic athlete Iwan Thomas a run for his money!

Marley Sharp, eight, was one of number of youngsters challenged by the UK 400m record holder to compete playing the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 video game.

July 27, 2021
Summer arts courses launched for Crewe and Nantwich youngsters

Summer arts courses launched for Crewe and Nantwich youngsters

New arts courses are being staged this summer to offer Crewe and Nantwich youngsters a chance to develop skills.

Funding has been secured for Mako Create to run three different courses offering creative, technology-based workshops in Cheshire East.

July 27, 2021
CEC launches “community diamonds” Early Help awards

CEC launches “community diamonds” Early Help awards

Cheshire East Council and partners have launched “Early Help” awards to celebrate individuals and organisations who support children and families facing crisis.

Issues such as debt, poor mental health or threat of homelessness can happen to families at any point in a child or young person’s life.

July 27, 2021
Detectives launch appeal after man, 44, stabbed in Crewe

Detectives launch appeal after man, 44, stabbed in Crewe

A 44-year-old man is in a critical condition after being stabbed at a house in Crewe, police say.

Detectives are appealing for information following the incident at a property on Walthall Street.

July 26, 2021
“Rise and Fall of Little Voice” to perform at Crewe Lyceum

“Rise and Fall of Little Voice” to perform at Crewe Lyceum

A new Jim Cartwright production “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is to perform at Crewe Lyceum in 2022.

The show, produced by Katy Lipson and Glass Half Full Productions, will embark on a UK tour from March 2022.

July 26, 2021
Commemorative flower bed marks Reaseheath College centenary

Commemorative flower bed marks Reaseheath College centenary

A commemorative flower bed celebrating Reaseheath College’s 100th birthday has taken centre stage in Nantwich Town Square.

The project, in partnership with Nantwich in Bloom, marks the start of a year of events and celebrations the college wants to hold, subject to Covid, to mark its significant milestone.

July 26, 2021
Jordan Witt

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt in mid-season switch

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt has mad a surprise mid-season switch to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe.

Witt will compete in the next round of that championship this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

July 26, 2021
Promotion confirmed for Nantwich Town Ladies FC in inaugural season

Promotion confirmed for Nantwich Town Ladies FC in inaugural season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies have officially been promoted at the first attempt to the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

They had to wait for confirmation for a number of weeks after finishing runners up in Championship East 2020/21.

July 26, 2021