Archive for September, 2014

Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones enjoys defensive switch

Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones enjoys defensive switch

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones says he relishes playing in different positions other than midfield.

Jones, who celebrated his 50th appearance for the Dabbers at the weekend, stepped into the back line after Adam Jones went off injured.

September 25, 2014
Leighton Hospital unveils new entrance for patients and visitors

Leighton Hospital unveils new entrance for patients and visitors

Patients visiting Leighton Hospital will be using a new main entrance.

Major refurbishment works have been completed on the former entrance canopy replaced by a glass-fronted façade, which now includes an 80-seater Café Express for patients, visitors and staff.

September 25, 2014
Councillor’s boost to save Nantwich pub from demolition

Councillor’s boost to save Nantwich pub from demolition

A pub in Nantwich which faces demolition to make way for more housing, could be saved.

The Horse Shoe Inn, in Willaston, was earmarked under new planning proposals to be knocked down.

September 25, 2014
Crewe Tyre & Exhaust offers drivers free safety checks

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust offers drivers free safety checks

Drivers in Crewe and Nantwich are being offered free tyre safety checks before winter sets in.

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust staff has launched the initiative as part of National Tyre Safety Month.

September 25, 2014
Four top acts line up for latest Nantwich comedy show

Four top acts line up for latest Nantwich comedy show

The “Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday October 3 with four more hilarious comedy acts.

Promoters have lined up a fine array of talent after the success of the sell-out show in September.

September 24, 2014
Nantwich headteacher hails intruder alert system after police incidents

Nantwich headteacher hails intruder alert system after police incidents

A headteacher in Nantwich has moved to reassure concerned parents today after two intruder alerts led to classroom lock downs.

Students at Brine Leas Academy were kept in rooms while police were called out to deal with a trespasser.

September 24, 2014
Nantwich Town new boy Iain Howard happy with Dabbers move

Nantwich Town new boy Iain Howard happy with Dabbers move

By Richard Scott
New Nantwich Town midfielder Iain Howard believes joining the Dabbers from rivals Witton Albion was “a no brainer”.

Howard has been reunited with former boss Danny Johnson who he played for at Ashton United, before leaving to join Chester.

September 23, 2014
Nantwich primaries cope with boom in school meals demand

Nantwich primaries cope with boom in school meals demand

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson visited a local primary school to see how it is coping with a boom in demand for school meals.

New Government policy of free meals for all year 1 and 2 pupils has seen many primary schools providing scores more meals every day.

September 23, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich worker retires after 18 years

Richmond Village Nantwich worker retires after 18 years

One of Richmond Nantwich’s longest serving members of staff has retired after working for the retirement village and care home since it opened 18 years ago.

Receptionist Barbara Fleet started when the village was first built on St Joseph’s Way and has seen many changes over the years.

September 23, 2014
Planning appeal adjourned into 11 homes off Wrens Close, Nantwich

Planning appeal adjourned into 11 homes off Wrens Close, Nantwich

A planning appeal into a bid to build homes off Wrens Close in Nantwich has been adjourned until November.

Nantwich South and Stapeley councillors attended the hearing which took place at Crewe Alexandra’s Gresty Road stadium.

September 23, 2014
Railway Hotel and FC Semtex maintain Premier Division charge

Railway Hotel and FC Semtex maintain Premier Division charge

FC Semtex retained top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 5-2 win at rivals Crewe Athletic.

Leroy Jones bagged a hat-trick with goals from Jordan Amson and Danny Roberts.

September 22, 2014
Family pay tribute to motorcyclist killed on A534 near Nantwich

Family pay tribute to motorcyclist killed on A534 near Nantwich

The family of a young motorcyclist killed on the A534 near Nantwich have paid tribute to him.

Stuart Cartwright died after he was involved in a three-vehicle smash on the A534 Salters Lane in Bickerton.

September 22, 2014
Nantwich Oxfam joins “Don’t Stop The Music” campaign

Nantwich Oxfam joins “Don’t Stop The Music” campaign

The Oxfam shop in Nantwich is urging residents to drop off unwanted musical instruments as part of a new UK-wide initiative.

Oxfam is involved in the “Don’t Stop The Music” campaign which aims to provide schoolchildren with instruments which may have been lying unused in people’s homes.

September 22, 2014