Archive for October, 2012

Police seize alcohol in crackdown on drunken yobs in Wistaston

Police seize alcohol in crackdown on drunken yobs in Wistaston

Drunken youths plaguing a village near Nantwich are facing a tough police crackdown. Officers seized large amounts of alcohol (pictured) after they targeted yobs in Wistaston.

October 31, 2012
Olympic themed exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Olympic themed exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Olympic posters from the past form part of the latest exhibition in the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum. The exhibition opened yesterday (October 30) and runs until Saturday December 8.

October 31, 2012
FA Trophy: Penalty heartache for Nantwich Town against Fylde

FA Trophy: Penalty heartache for Nantwich Town against Fylde

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town exited the Carlsberg FA Trophy on penalties after they matched AFC Fylde at the Weaver Stadium. It was tough on the Dabbers after two fine encounters in four days.

October 31, 2012
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council meeting over Muller Property “Nantwich South” plan

Residents in Stapeley are being urged to attend a parish council meeting to discuss Muller Property Group’s controversial Nantwich South plans. The meeting, to be held on Thursday at Pear Tree Primary School, comes after Muller submitted its first two applications as part of a larger proposal to create a 1,100-home village on green fields.

October 31, 2012
Two trapped under car after A534 accident in Faddiley

Two trapped under car after A534 accident in Faddiley

Two people were trapped under a car after a collision on a busy road near Nantwich. The accident involved a motorbike and a car on the A534 Wrexham Road in the village of Faddiley.

October 31, 2012
Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

A Nantwich mum has warned families to be on their guard after a burglar raided her home while the family was asleep. The victim was woken at 2am by their dog barking and disturbed the crook at the property on Massey Close, Stapeley.

October 30, 2012
Pallgo Rambling Club donates £800 to Leighton Hospital child unit

Pallgo Rambling Club donates £800 to Leighton Hospital child unit

Young patients at Leighton Hospital will benefit from new kit thanks to a donation from a South Cheshire rambling club. Pallgo Rambling Club chose the hospital’s Child and Adolescent Unit as their “Charity of the Year”.

October 30, 2012
Cheshire fire crews’ candle warning after Crewe house blaze

Cheshire fire crews’ candle warning after Crewe house blaze

Nantwich families are being urged to take care with candles after a fire at a house in Crewe. Firefighters believe the blaze, which left one person injured, was caused by “careless use” of candles.

October 30, 2012
Relic of WWII fighter plane which crashed in Nantwich to be auctioned

Relic of WWII fighter plane which crashed in Nantwich to be auctioned

A piece of a Second World War fighter plane which crashed into the River Weaver, is to be sold at auction in Nantwich. The iconic piece of wreckage is from the US plane which crash-landed close to houses on Shrewbridge Road.

October 30, 2012
Police issue warning after thieves target Nantwich vehicles

Police issue warning after thieves target Nantwich vehicles

Police are warning car owners in Nantwich after a spate of opportunist thefts from vehicles in the town. Two of the incidents happened in broad daylight with cars left unlocked, say officers.

October 30, 2012
Rugby Union match report: Crewe & Nantwich 39 Ruskin Park 19

Rugby Union match report: Crewe & Nantwich 39 Ruskin Park 19

By Peter Curtis-Brown Crewe & Nantwich triumphed in a “must win” clash with fellow promoted team Ruskin Park. The Vagrants side clinched a fine 39-19 victory to move into 7th place in South Lancs/Cheshire Division 1.

October 29, 2012
Nantwich Town FA Trophy replay “live” on BBC radio

Nantwich Town FA Trophy replay “live” on BBC radio

BBC Radio Stoke is to broadcast live Nantwich Town’s FA Trophy replay against AFC Fylde tomorrow night (October 30). The station’s midweek sports special, hosted by Graham McGarry, will be at the Weaver Stadium from 7pm to build up to game.

October 29, 2012
Nantwich folk can play Santa and raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

Nantwich folk can play Santa and raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

Nantwich folk are being urged to wear a Santa outfit for a day – and earn cash for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The charity is staging its “Wear a Santa Suit” fundraising fortnight from November 26 to December 10.

October 29, 2012