Archive for June, 2014

1,200 women take part in Nantwich-Crewe St Luke’s “Midnight Walk”

1,200 women take part in Nantwich-Crewe St Luke’s “Midnight Walk”

More than 1,200 walkers helped by 200 volunteers lit up the streets of Nantwich and Crewe during the St Luke’s Hospice 10th Midnight Walk. Hundreds of ladies set off from Reaseheath College in Nantwich after a two-hour stage show by Redshift Radio.

June 30, 2014
Nantwich woman, 18, charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing

Nantwich woman, 18, charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing

An 18-year-old woman from Nantwich has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing incident at a house. Officers were called to a property in Nantwich after another teenage woman was treated by medics for a number of stab wounds at Leighton Hospital.

June 30, 2014
MP Edward Timpson and Nantwich Mayor visit Richmond Village

MP Edward Timpson and Nantwich Mayor visit Richmond Village

Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and Mayor of Nantwich Christine Farrall visited Richmond Village Nantwich on National Care Home Open Day. Both Mr Timpson and Cllr Farrall spent time chatting to residents and finding out what it is like to live in a care home.

June 30, 2014
New giant food hall set for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

New giant food hall set for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival is set to unveil a new look this year, offering visitors more displays and activities to get their teeth into.

Organisers are to include a new giant food hall on Love Lane car-park in the centre of town.

June 30, 2014
Wistaston Singers hit right notes at South Cheshire performances

Wistaston Singers hit right notes at South Cheshire performances

By Jonathan White The Wistaston Singers had been displaying their talents at events around South Cheshire. Among their latest performances was a fundraising concert at St Peter’s Church Hall in Elworth.

June 30, 2014
Lancashire family crowned World Worm Charming champions in Willaston

Lancashire family crowned World Worm Charming champions in Willaston

A family from Lancashire has been crowned World Worm Charming Champions at the annual contest in Nantwich.

The Bowdens teased out an amazing 394 worms in just 30 minutes at the contest at Willaston Primary School.

June 28, 2014
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolsFest

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolsFest

Thousands of people crammed into Nantwich today for the town Fete and annual SkoolsFest event. Proud parents watched hundreds of primary school youngsters sing and dance on the green in front of St Mary’s Church.

June 28, 2014
Nantwich Town delight in signing ex-Crewe Alexandra keeper Steve Phillips

Nantwich Town delight in signing ex-Crewe Alexandra keeper Steve Phillips

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has hailed the capture of Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Steve Phillips. The Dabbers manager has confirmed that a deal has been agreed and that Phillips will be officially signing for Nantwich Town Football Club on Tuesday.

June 28, 2014
Cyclist dies after horror A51 smash at Walgherton, near Nantwich

Cyclist dies after horror A51 smash at Walgherton, near Nantwich

A cyclist who was seriously injured in a road smash on the A51 near Nantwich has died in hospital, police confirmed. The 42-year-old was involved in a collision with a car close to the Boar’s Head pub on the A51 at Walgherton, south of Nantwich.

June 28, 2014
Level crossing barriers crash causes gridlock in Nantwich

Level crossing barriers crash causes gridlock in Nantwich

A crash which damaged level crossing barriers in Nantwich caused traffic gridlock in the town. Police are investigating the incident which witnesses say was caused by a vehicle driving through as the barriers were coming down at the crossing on Wellington Road.

June 28, 2014
Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

A community “Dog Watch” scheme has been launched in Wistaston near Nantwich to encourage owners to be more responsible. And the scheme, launched by Councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill, has been backed by Hillside Veterinary Centre in Nantwich.

June 27, 2014
Nantwich students eye victory at Reaseheath College potato show

Nantwich students eye victory at Reaseheath College potato show

Students in Nantwich were feeling chipper after taking part in a First Early Potato Show at Reaseheath College. Thirty Royal Horticultural Society students showed their skills at growing the world’s favourite root veg – and were rewarded with praise from one of the county’s top judges.

June 27, 2014
Cheshire East Council defends Nantwich tennis courts closure during Wimbledon

Cheshire East Council defends Nantwich tennis courts closure during Wimbledon

Council chiefs have defended a move to close Nantwich tennis courts during Wimbledon fortnight, for “health and safety” reasons. Town councillors and residents criticised the move this week to rip up the three hard courts at Barony Sports complex, during one of the busiest periods of the year.

June 27, 2014