Archive for December, 2015

Players relished Grantham challenge, says Nantwich Town boss

Players relished Grantham challenge, says Nantwich Town boss

By Liam Roe
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson believes his team had “too much” for latest opponents Grantham Town.

Steve Jones, Josh Hancock and substitute Josh Gordon all scored in the 3-0 victory to keep Nantwich second in the table and put pressure on league leaders Blyth Spartans.

December 23, 2015
Wulvern warns of bogus roofers targeting Nantwich residents

Wulvern warns of bogus roofers targeting Nantwich residents

Housing tenants in Nantwich are being warned about bogus callers after an incident in the town.

Wulvern Housing Group says two men called on a resident in Nantwich posing as Wulvern employees.

December 23, 2015
Mayor judges best dressed shop window in Nantwich

Mayor judges best dressed shop window in Nantwich

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin has been out and about judging shop windows in the town that have dressed to impress this Christmas.

And Hope House on High Street was declared the winner with its volunteers creating an arctic scene full of Christmas cheer.

December 22, 2015
Probe into alleged sexual assault on Mill Island dropped by police

Probe into alleged sexual assault on Mill Island dropped by police

Detectives have dropped a probe into an alleged sexual assault on Mill Island in Nantwich.

Cheshire Police has been conducting an investigation in relation to the allegations that the assault had been committed in the early hours on Sunday (December 20).

December 22, 2015
Elle Morris is national face of Cystic Fibrosis Trust Christmas campaign

Elle Morris is national face of Cystic Fibrosis Trust Christmas campaign

Nantwich cystic fibrosis sufferer Elle Morris has achieved the latest of her 10 wishes – by becoming the face of a national campaign.

The nine-year-old, of Wrenbury Road, Aston, penned 10 wishes when her family discovered a life-saving double lung transplant carried serious risks.

December 21, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romp to win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romp to win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romped to a comfortable 38-18 victory at home to Walsall in Midlands 1 West.

And the Vagrants side did it without their two influential Australians, Ben Ham and James Wivell, who had returned home for Christmas.

December 21, 2015
Serious sexual assault on Mill Island, Nantwich – hunt for two men

Serious sexual assault on Mill Island, Nantwich – hunt for two men

Detectives are searching for two men as they investigate a serious sexual assault in Mill Island, Nantwich.

Police received reports of the incident, and identified and cordoned off the scene whilst the investigation got underway at approximately 2.50am yesterday (December 20).

December 21, 2015
Malbank pupil wins Nantwich Mayor Christmas card competition

Malbank pupil wins Nantwich Mayor Christmas card competition

An artistic pupil from Malbank School has won the Nantwich Mayor’s annual Christmas card competition.

Emily Roberts themed her card on the Nantwich Aqueduct in her festive design.

December 21, 2015
Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed at a Christmas Carol concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton was musical director and organist and also introduced each carol and soloist. Jane Hale was the accompanist.

December 21, 2015
Crewe Ath and Leighton FC progress in Sunday Cup

Crewe Ath and Leighton FC progress in Sunday Cup

Crewe Ath and Leighton FC have made it to the next round of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Crewe Ath beat Boot & Shoe Villa 3-2 with two goals from PJ Hudson and a goal from Jordan Amson.

December 21, 2015
Nantwich householders go Christmas crackers with lights

Nantwich householders go Christmas crackers with lights

Some residents in Nantwich have gone Christmas crackers with their light displays, as these pictures show!

Photographer Jonathan White has captured the magical homes in the town which have gone over the top.

December 20, 2015
Nantwich Police burglary warning after Bishop’s Wood break-in

Nantwich Police burglary warning after Bishop’s Wood break-in

Police in Nantwich are warning residents to be wary of burglars targeting properties after a break-in at a house in Bishop’s Wood.

Offenders broke in to a residential building and stole bikes.

December 20, 2015
Police probe serious ‘incident’ on Mill Island in Nantwich

Police probe serious ‘incident’ on Mill Island in Nantwich

Detectives are probing a “serious incident” on a footpath on Mill Island, Nantwich.

Officers have cordoned off parts of the island by the River Weaver following the incident.

December 20, 2015