Archive for October, 2016

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October 4, 2016
Hunt for thug who smashed historic Nantwich pub window

Hunt for thug who smashed historic Nantwich pub window

Police are hunting a thug who smashed a window of an historic Nantwich building – and left part of his hand behind!

The incident happened at The Cat bar and restaurant, on Welsh Row, when the offender smashed his fist through one of the leaded windows.

October 3, 2016
Crewe & District Writers’ Group pack Nantwich event

Crewe & District Writers’ Group pack Nantwich event

Nantwich is a town full of writers!

Scores of scribes packed out an event staged by Nantwich Bookshop for the launch of an anthology showcasing work by Crewe and District Writers’ Circle.

October 3, 2016
Electro 80s kick off fund-raising Studio concerts in Nantwich

Electro 80s kick off fund-raising Studio concerts in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Electronica tribute band ‘Electro 80s’ helped raise hundreds of pounds at a charity concert at The Studio in Nantwich.

The venue on Mill Street is staging a series of shows by local bands to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

October 3, 2016
Two Olympic stars from Nantwich to switch on Christmas lights

Two Olympic stars from Nantwich to switch on Christmas lights

Nantwich Rio Olympic and Paralympic stars Bryony Page and Andrew Small will be switching on the town’s Christmas lights this year.

Trampolinist silver medalist Page and wheelchair racing bronze medalist Small both went to Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

October 3, 2016
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ‘chuffed’ with title win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ‘chuffed’ with title win

By Jack Bradley
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman said he was “chuffed to bits” with his Central Area heavyweight title victory over experienced David Howe.

Gorman was fighting in the Hatton Boxing ‘The Beginning’ card at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent.

October 3, 2016
Railway Hotel thump Willaston WS 8-1 in Crewe Sunday league

Railway Hotel thump Willaston WS 8-1 in Crewe Sunday league

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel thumped Willaston WS 8-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Lee Mellor and Jon Stone bagged two goals apiece for Railway, with Jez Tagg, Josh Ruane, Matt Cope and Tom Finch also scoring.

October 2, 2016
Stapeley youngsters enjoy Biggest Coffee Morning at school

Stapeley youngsters enjoy Biggest Coffee Morning at school

Pupils at a Stapeley school enjoyed brewing up when they took part in the fundraising Biggest Coffee Morning.

Parents, staff and pupils at Pear Tree Primary enjoyed the event, held to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer.

October 2, 2016
Wistaston campaigners call for Gladman homes court appeal

Wistaston campaigners call for Gladman homes court appeal

Community leaders in Wistaston are calling for council chiefs to challenge a Government decision to allow 300 homes on Witters Field.

The Secretary of State’s decision to allow Gladman Developments to build on the popular green fields off Church Lane has left many angry.

October 2, 2016
Nantwich students aim to raise £15,000 cancer funds

Nantwich students aim to raise £15,000 cancer funds

Charitable students in Nantwich hope to raise more than £15,000 for local cancer research projects.

Reaseheath College has named North West Cancer Research as its chosen charity of the year.

October 2, 2016
Nantwich Museum opens cholera mapping exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens cholera mapping exhibition

A new exhibition called ‘Cholera and the Mapping of Nantwich’ has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, by Keith Lawrence, is running in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum until Saturday October 29.

October 2, 2016
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup replay with 1-1 draw at Halesowen

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup replay with 1-1 draw at Halesowen

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town will be in the hat for the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round draw after they earned a 1-1 draw at Halesowen Town.

The Dabbers dominated possession, but were up against a solid Halesowen defence.

October 2, 2016