Nantwich was filled with the sound of children’s voices for a record-breaking Schoolsfest 2018.
Families flocked to the town centre to enjoy a packed programme of music, art, dance and drama involving more than 500 youngsters.
By Jonathan White
The inaugural Cheshire Emergency Services Day in Nantwich has been hailed a big success.
The event, held at The Weaver Stadium yesterday (July 8) has helped to raise vital funds for The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.
A long-serving Nantwich town councillor has died.
Cllr Norma Simpson (pictured) had served as a Conservative councillor, representing the South Ward, for the town since 2007.
Football’s Coming Home to Nantwich as it goes World Cup crazy ahead of England’s first semi-final in 28 years.
School pupils and staff will be dressing up, pubs and clubs are preparing major screenings – and a furniture company has even designed a special World Cup England sofa!
Citizens of Crewe and Nantwich are advised to watch out for a very large owl as well as the most awful Auntie in history.
They will be up against a brave little girl and her ghostly friend in the world premiere production of David Walliams’ Awful Auntie at Crewe Lyceum Theatre, August 22-26.
By Roger Horwood
Craig Ruscoe (pictured) starred with bat and ball to help lead Woore CC 1sts to victory over rivals Leycett.
The win means Woore are in second place on 228 points at the halfway stage of the season, a lead of 59 points on third placed Sandyford and 22 points behind leaders Bagnall Norton.
Pilates will be starting in Nantwich on Fridays 9.40 am & Wednesday afternoons at Nantwich Parish Rooms, Town Centre. Message Lynne on 07738117566 to book in, or email [email protected]. www.crewedancefit.co.uk for lots more classes / Keep Fit to Music sessions.
Olympic trampolinist Bryony Page had Wybunbury youngsters leaping for joy when she brought her silver medal in for a visit.
Page, who landed the medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, spoke to the pupils at Wybunbury Delves primary.
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten by a Jordan Bowery header when they entertained League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra.
The pre-season friendly proved a good work out for both sides in hot weather at the Weaver Stadium.
By Stephen Topping
Leighton hospital is gearing up for the winter ahead following unprecedented A&E demand and delays last year.
The NHS trusts which control Leighton and Macclesfield hospitals presented their plans on how to improve winter A&E performance to a Cheshire East Council scrutiny committee.
Cheshire East Council enforcement teams are dealing with another illegal traveller encampment on Barony Park in Nantwich.
The travellers arrived yesterday afternoon (July 6), three weeks after a previous group left following a week-long stay on the park and nearby Volunteer Fields which involved two court applications.
By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players’ Summer production is the delightfully funny Ladies Day, written by Amanda Whittingham and directed by Clare Hoy and Garth Jones.
Set in 2005 when Royal Ascot was staged at York, Ladies Day tells the story of four factory work colleagues and how a day at the races changes their lives forever.
Iconic Nantwich brand Mia Stanza is now helping customers design their new sofas… from the comfort of their current ones!
An online “virtual simulator” now means shoppers can sit down and design exactly the sort of sofa they want in their living room.
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