Archive for March, 2015

Deaf Nantwich man takes on DWP in £20k landmark case

Deaf Nantwich man takes on DWP in £20k landmark case

A deaf Nantwich man could be in line for a £20,000 payout after taking a Government department to tribunal over his benefits rights.

Steven Mifsud, of St Lawrence Court, looks set to receive up to four years of payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after a long-running legal battle.

March 31, 2015
Nantwich Partnership unveils future town projects

Nantwich Partnership unveils future town projects

The chairman of the Nantwich Partnership has hailed the “teamwork” which has secured a £1 million investment in the town centre.

Now Jeff Stubbs has unveiled future projects being identified around the town.

March 31, 2015
Tarporley High School head chosen as National Leader

Tarporley High School head chosen as National Leader

The headteacher and staff at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have been selected for a top role supporting schools in challenging circumstances.

Sarah Lee is one of 137 headteachers to be appointed to the role of National Leader of Education (NLE) in the latest recruitment round.

March 31, 2015
Phil Parkinson hails Nantwich Town winner PJ Hudson

Phil Parkinson hails Nantwich Town winner PJ Hudson

By Richard Scott
Phil Parkinson said match-winner PJ Hudson had “toyed” with his emotions in the seconds before hitting the crucial goal against Belper.

Nantwich Town’s 2-1 victory over the bottom club kept the Dabbers just above the relegation zone in Evo-Stik Premier Division.

March 31, 2015
Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads

Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads

Drivers across South Cheshire are being warned after strong winds overnight blew down a number of trees.

Some rural roads are blocked, including this one near Beeston.

March 31, 2015
“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

A local rugby derby erupted into controversy when Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were reduced to just 10-men against Stoke – and still held out to win easily.

The Vagrants side received four yellow cards in a 10-minute period in the second half, leaving them with 11 against Stoke’s 15 players.

March 30, 2015
Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final

Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final

Rising Sun have reached the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup Final.

They won their semi-final 6-3 at Bank Corner, Graham Maskery netting a hat-trick and other goals from Steve Pattinson (2), and Damien Sloan.

March 30, 2015
Nantwich folk honoured in Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich folk honoured in Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards

Volunteers and community helpers in Nantwich were rewarded at the town Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards.

Scores of people gathered at Nantwich Civic Hall for the awards which preceded the annual mayor’s charity dance.

March 30, 2015
PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper

PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper

By Richard Scott
PJ Hudson’s late winner gave Nantwich Town a crucial victory over the league’s basement club Belper Town.

Hudson picked up a knock down by Nicky Platt before shooting through the legs of Dan Haystead to give Nantwich all three points.

March 29, 2015
RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal

RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal

RBS and Co-operative Bank staff in Nantwich are helping to raise thousands of pounds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

The Nantwich and Sandbach have been running activities to help raise funds for the appeal, including a sponsored walk by staff, families and friends.

March 28, 2015
Applewood Independent strikes Nantwich Town deal

Applewood Independent strikes Nantwich Town deal

Nantwich Town has agreed a new commercial partnership with Applewood Independent.

The Nantwich-based family firm of independent financial advisers has become a platinum partner to the football club.

March 28, 2015
Tributes paid to Nantwich farmer killed in slurry pit accident

Tributes paid to Nantwich farmer killed in slurry pit accident

Nantwich’s devastated farming community has paid tribute to Andrew Huntbach, who died after falling into a slurry pit.

Mr Huntbach was pulled clear of the pit by colleagues at Hollin Green Farm on Hollingreen Lane, between Aston and Audlem.

March 27, 2015
South Cheshire accountants Alextra launch cloud software

South Cheshire accountants Alextra launch cloud software

A South Cheshire accountants is launching a new cloud-based programme for customers.

Alextra says Xero will transform the way many local businesses in the area do their accounts.

March 27, 2015