Home Authors Simon Halewood

Simon Halewood

Simon Halewood

Packed week of music at Jolly Tar, Wardle

REGULAR favourites Steve Hayes and Les Hunt kick off a packed week of entertainment at the Jolly Tar in Wardle on Thursday.Read

The Beat return to The Box, Crewe

FUSING ska, punk, pop, soul and reggae with a brand new line-up, there is no stopping The Beat at the moment.Read

Sexual disease rates increase across North West region

THE number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Cheshire is increasing, according to new government research.Read

Sexual disease rates increase across Cheshire

THE number of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Cheshire is increasing, according to new government research.Read

North West businesses left out of pocket finds new research

NEW research has found that 71% of businesses in the North West are not being paid on time by customers.Read

Beeston Castle staff launch appeal for pictures

ENGLISH Heritage bosses are appealing for photographs of days out at Beeston Castle.Read

Cheshire Police pledge to forge youth links

CHESHIRE police bosses have pledged to reach out and build bridges with the area’s young people.Read

Creamfields organisers set for record-breaking festival

TICKETS for this year’s Creamfields festival are almost sold out.Read

Uncle Eric’s Italian Job comes to Newcastle-under-Lyme’s New Vic Theatre

UNCLE Eric’s Italian Job promises to “blow the bloody doors off” the New Vic at Newcastle-under-Lyme on Tuesday.Read

Diary of clubs and societies in South Cheshire

Crewe areaRead

Music Spotlight: Crewe band The Retrospective set for Carnival

THERE’S nothing like added pressure on your big day.Read

Sheffield duo set to rock ‘n’ roll at Box in Crewe

SHEFFIELD’S 50s inspired garage band Bromheads bring their unique twist on rock ‘n’ rock to The Box music venue in Crewe on Friday.Read

Four top acts to headline as Nantwich’s Civic Comedy return

ONE of the national comedy circuit’s most endearing performers Patrick Monahan celebrates a decade in stand-up at Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday, September 3.Read

Roundup of theatre shows in South Cheshire and the surrounding area

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK (Regent Theatre, Hanley, August 12-14)Read

Guide to pubs and gigs in Crewe and the surrounding area

TODAY (WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11)Read

Photo Booth Smile to play at Wardle’s Jolly Tar

LOCAL trio Photo Booth Smile will be the focus of attention at the Jolly Tar in Wardle from 8pm on Sunday.Read

Musical extravaganza Beyond the Barricade returns to Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

MUSICAL extravaganza Beyond the Barricade returns to Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre at 7.30pm tonight (Wednesday).Read

ABBA tribute Dancing Queens at Hanley’s Victoria Hall

THE timeless hits of 70s superstars ABBA will be bought to life at Hanley’s Victoria Hall from Monday to Wednesday (June 14-16).Read

Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity promise the unexpected at Stoke’s Regent Theatre

IF SATURDAY’S grand final of Britain’s Got Talent has whet your appetite for a spectacular variety performance then you’re in luck as last year’s winners Diversity hit the stage at the Regent Theatre on Friday.Read

Wind in the Willows musical comes to Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

RATTY, Mole, Toad and Badger will be in attendance at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre from Thursday to Saturday, June 17-19.Read

Author Profile

Simon Halewood is a reporter at the Crewe Chronicle and is responsible for coverage of Sandbach. He also reports on areas such as Middlewich and Holmes Chapel. Tel: 01270 502434.