Archive for August, 2015

Three Liverpool men charged with Wistaston burglary

Three Liverpool men charged with Wistaston burglary

Three men have from Liverpool have been charged with burglary following an incident at a house in Wistaston.

The men were all arrested at 9pm on Sunday (August 23) at an address on Fuller Drive, Wistaston, after a member of the public reported suspicious activity.

August 25, 2015
Nantwich woman, 32, guilty of £4,000 benefits fraud

Nantwich woman, 32, guilty of £4,000 benefits fraud

A Nantwich woman has been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work after fraudulently claiming benefits.

Elaine Dawson, of Cronkinson Oak, appeared before South and East Cheshire Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to two charges.

August 25, 2015
Crewe Audi sales advisor scoops company award

Crewe Audi sales advisor scoops company award

A service advisor at Crewe Audi has proved he delivers top customer service by scooping a new award.

John Bull, 27, received the Audi Spirit award from David Moran, area manager of Audi UK, and Crewe Audi after-sales manager John Oakley.

August 25, 2015
Nantwich Town appoints two new board members

Nantwich Town appoints two new board members

Nantwich Town has appointed Tim Crighton and Steve Smithies to the club’s board.

The club hopes both appointments will strengthen the club and help it realise short and long term ambitions.

August 25, 2015
Crewe Regional Sunday champions Railway Hotel win first match

Crewe Regional Sunday champions Railway Hotel win first match

Premier Division Champions Railway Hotel took just two minutes to open the scoring against newly promoted Leighton in the opening match of 2015-16 season.

They were two up in eight minutes and eventually won 6-0 with goals from Mellor (3), Brookes, Dawson and Scarlett.

August 25, 2015
Nantwich Museum Flagday raises £318 for town venue

Nantwich Museum Flagday raises £318 for town venue

A Nantwich Museum flagday in the town has helped raise vital funds for the Pillory Street venue.

A total of £318.21 was collected in support of the museum trust which runs the museum – a registered charity which serves the whole community.

August 24, 2015
64 volunteers trained ahead of Nantwich Food Festival

64 volunteers trained ahead of Nantwich Food Festival

Scores of Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are in full training ahead of one the biggest weekends for the town.

Sixty-four enthusiastic volunteers met up at the Olive Tree in Nantwich to brush up on their skills.

August 24, 2015
Motorcyclists face crackdown from unmarked police bikes

Motorcyclists face crackdown from unmarked police bikes

Motorcyclists in Cheshire face a police crackdown after one was caught speeding at 120mph on a 60mph road.

Operation Caesar is to use unmarked police bikes to catch motorcyclists speeding in Cheshire’s roads.

August 24, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain says promotion is the aim

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain says promotion is the aim

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall McGregor says their aim has to be for promotion as they prepare for new Midlands 1 West campaign.

The Vagrants based side finished an excellent fourth place last season, playing at the club’s highest ever level.

August 24, 2015
Matt Bell double earns Nantwich Town 2-1 win at Marine

Matt Bell double earns Nantwich Town 2-1 win at Marine

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town came from behind to win 2-1 away at Marine for their second league victory of the season.

A second half brace from Matt Bell, now second league top scorer, won the tie for the Dabbers after Lewis Codling had given the hosts the lead.

August 23, 2015
Tarporley Allotment Holders Society to stage Open Day

Tarporley Allotment Holders Society to stage Open Day

Tarporley allotment holders are staging an open day in a bid to raise awareness of the threat they face.

The community allotments, established more than 40 years ago, provide space for residents to exercise and grow vegetables, fruit and flowers.

August 22, 2015
81% of Malbank School students bag GCSE English C or above

81% of Malbank School students bag GCSE English C or above

Delighted students and parents at Malbank School in Nantwich are sporting big smiles after more great GCSE results.

81% of all year 11 students gained a C or above in English – significantly above national results.

August 21, 2015
Brine Leas students in Nantwich hit heights in GCSE pass rates

Brine Leas students in Nantwich hit heights in GCSE pass rates

An impressive 80% of Brine Leas School students achieved 5 A* to C grades in their GCSEs – 74% including English and Maths.

And the number achieving the English Baccalaureate weighed in at an impressive 33%.

August 21, 2015