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Boyband heart-throb to perform in “Joseph” role at Crewe Lyceum

Boyband heart-throb to perform in “Joseph” role at Crewe Lyceum

Boyband heart-throb Jaymi Hensley is stepping into the coat of many colours as the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat arrives at Crewe Lyceum Theatre on September 17-21.

September 3, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival hailed massive success by organisers

Nantwich Food Festival hailed massive success by organisers

Organisers have hailed another successful Nantwich Food Festival which pulled in 40,000 visitors and featured 200 contented exhibitors.

The three-day event saw various areas of the town packed with marquees and stalls with a wide variety of food and drink as well as live entertainment.

September 2, 2019
Runners tackle South Cheshire 20 road race

Runners tackle South Cheshire 20 road race

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘South Cheshire 20’ road race helped competitors prepare for the autumn and winter season.

The 20 mile race was held yesterday (September 1) with the start and finish at Shavington Sports Centre.

September 2, 2019
Scooter owners flock to Nantwich for “Smell the 2 Stroke”

Scooter owners flock to Nantwich for “Smell the 2 Stroke”

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of scooter owners flocked to Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 11th annual ‘Smell The 2 Stroke’ event took place at The Railway Hotel on Pillory Street in Nantwich.

September 2, 2019
Man rescued from scaffolding in Nantwich after falling asleep

Man rescued from scaffolding in Nantwich after falling asleep

A man who climbed up scaffolding late at night in Nantwich and fell asleep had to be rescued by fire crews.

September 1, 2019
Nantwich Town fall to first league loss of season at Atherton

Nantwich Town fall to first league loss of season at Atherton

Nantwich Town suffered their first loss of the season as they went down 3-1 away at plucky Atherton Collieries side at the Skuna Stadium.

Vincent Bailey scored twice, including a stunner, as the hosts won all three points in the BetVictor Northern Premier Division.

September 1, 2019
George & Dragon thrash Salvador 11-0 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

George & Dragon thrash Salvador 11-0 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

George and Dragon continue to set the pace in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with an 0-11 win at Salvador.

Matthew Waller (5), Oliver McDonough (3), Robbie Hatton, Liam Collins and Joe Duckworth were their marksmen.

September 1, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

30 of 150 Beechmere residents re-homed, says Cheshire East

Thirty of the 150 residents who lost everything in the Beechmere blaze in Crewe have been found permanent new homes, council chiefs say.

The massive blaze destroyed the Beechmere residential complex on Rolls Avenue on August 8.

August 31, 2019
Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction

Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction

Hundreds of residents could descend on Barony Park next weekend to protest against Cheshire East Council’s lack of action to protect it from unauthorised encampments.

Friends of Barony Park campaign group are organising the “peaceful protest” to show Cheshire East chiefs the strength of feeling of the community.

August 31, 2019
Police appeal after “terrifying” burglary in Leighton

Police appeal after “terrifying” burglary in Leighton

Detectives called an aggravated burglary at a house in Leighton “terrifying” and are appealing for help to trace the knife-wielding offender.

The incident happened when the offender knocked on the front door of a house in Bodnant Close and claimed to be delivering a takeaway.

August 31, 2019
92-year-old Nantwich man set up first Cheshire Police dog unit

92-year-old Nantwich man set up first Cheshire Police dog unit

When PC Alan Friday went to see a man about a dog in Nantwich he ended up learning some new tricks.

That’s because he met up with 92-year-old Peter Dainty – a retired officer who set up Cheshire’s first ever police dog unit.

August 30, 2019
The Cat FM to stage charity shows at Crewe Lyceum

The Cat FM to stage charity shows at Crewe Lyceum

The Cat 107.9 FM is holding two charity fundraising performances at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

The Crewe and Nantwich community station will be staging Dance, Sing, Play supported by local artists and performers to raise money for two local charities on Saturday September 14.

August 30, 2019
Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Fire crews across the county helped tackle a large farm blaze in Broomhall, Nantwich.

The fire, believed to have started accidentally, broke out at around 12.15pm yesterday on Heatley Lane, Broomhall.

August 30, 2019