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Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Agatha Christie fans won’t be disappointed with the latest production to be shown at The Lyceum this week.

The Mousetrap has been running in London since 1952.

April 2, 2019
Nantwich pupils gain tips from Crewe Alexandra apprentices

Nantwich pupils gain tips from Crewe Alexandra apprentices

Sporty pupils from two Nantwich primary schools gained playing tips from Crewe Alexandra apprentices at tournaments arranged through Reaseheath College.

The tournaments are part of an assessment for the apprentices, who are studying for an academic qualification at Reaseheath as part of their full time training programme with the club.

April 2, 2019
X Factor’s Chico joins Crewe Lyceum panto cast for 2019

X Factor’s Chico joins Crewe Lyceum panto cast for 2019

Crewe Lyceum has announced that former X Factor star Chico will be joining comedy legends Cannon and Ball to star in the venue’s 2019 pantomime Peter Pan.

Chico, who will be starring as ‘Big Chief Chico’, leader of The Neverlanders, became a household name as a finalist on the hit ITV talent show.

April 2, 2019

Middlewich FAB Festival

Held over 3 days the festival will once again include a fantastic line up to wow the crowds including chart-topping “Dancing In The Moonlight” band Toploader, 70s pop legends Showaddywaddy, singer-songwriter Emma Stevens, electro swing band Electric Swing Circus and Macclesfield-based rock duo The Virginmarys who sell out venues up and down the country. This year the Festival will feature[Read More…]

April 2, 2019
Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Betley (Paul Ashley) scored in the last minute to earn a 0-1 win at Wistaston Leopard in the Premier Division of the Crewe Regional League.

Champions Square One won 0-2 at Crewe Athletic thanks to goals from Danny Dodd and Dean Wheatley.

April 1, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies clinch promotion in thumping play-off win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies clinch promotion in thumping play-off win

Crewe and Nantwich Ladies booked their place in Championship 2 League for next season with an emphatic 64-5 victory against Bishop Auckland Ladies in the National Challenge play-off at Skipton.

Bishop Auckland went into the game unbeaten this season in their parallel league in the North East, winning all 12 of their fixtures.

April 1, 2019
Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival

Review: Nantwich Players star amid first Cheshire Drama Festival

By Claire Faulkner
The 1st Cheshire Drama Festival took place this weekend at Nantwich Players Theatre.

The festival for one-act plays is a new preliminary round of the All England Theatre Festival.

April 1, 2019
Thousands raised as former kickboxing champions stage Nantwich boxing night

Thousands raised as former kickboxing champions stage Nantwich boxing night

South Cheshire people turned out in Nantwich to cheer on two former kickboxing champions as they stepped back in the ring raise money for charities close to their hearts.

There was standing room only at Civic Hall during a night of entertainment including interviews with ring legends Frank Bruno and Tony Bellew.

April 1, 2019
Great great grandmother from Hankelow celebrates 100th birthday

Great great grandmother from Hankelow celebrates 100th birthday

A great-great grandmother from Hankelow near Nantwich has celebrated her 100th Birthday, surrounded by her family of five generations.

Edith Brough was joined by all her family and a wide circle of friends for the celebration at The Hunters Lodge Hotel in Crewe.

March 31, 2019
Tiny fox cub found in road recovers at Stapeley RSPCA

Tiny fox cub found in road recovers at Stapeley RSPCA

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich are nursing this tiny fox cub which was found abandoned in the middle of a busy road.

Now the London Road centre is preparing for more fox cub arrivals in Spring with cuddly toys and comfort blankets.

March 31, 2019
Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the bookshop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in aid of a local partially-sighted football team.

The event at the shop on High Street takes place on Tuesday April 9 from 6.30pm onwards.

March 31, 2019
Nantwich Town earn vital promotion-chasing win on road at Workington

Nantwich Town earn vital promotion-chasing win on road at Workington

By Ryan Batty
A Sean Cooke brace from the penalty spot saw Nantwich Town claim their first win at Borough Park to topple relegation-threatened Workington.

Danny Glover gave Nantwich the lead after eight minutes, before Jason Walker lobbed Lloyd Allinson despite being in a dubious offside position.

March 31, 2019
What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

Easter Workshops for children featuring a range of Easter crafts and quizzes will take place at Nantwich Museum on Wednesday and Thursday April 10 and 11.

March 31, 2019