Archive for October, 2014

Nantwich Town battle out goalless draw at Workington

Nantwich Town battle out goalless draw at Workington

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town recorded their second clean sheet of the season as they were held to a 0-0 away at Workington Town.

But it could have been so different as Dabbers striker Aaron Burns had a penalty saved at the end of the first half.

October 5, 2014
Review: Paul Sinha sparkles at Nantwich ‘Very Best in Stand Up’

Review: Paul Sinha sparkles at Nantwich ‘Very Best in Stand Up’

Comedian Paul Sinha was at his sparkling best as he crowned another night of hilarity at the Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich.

Sinha was the finishing act of three funnymen who entertained a sell-out crowd at the Civic Hall.

October 4, 2014
Dodgy “privileged” to be headlining Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Dodgy “privileged” to be headlining Nantwich Words and Music Festival

By Rhian Critchley
Brit pop giants Dodgy are excited to be performing at the start of the Nantwich Music and Words Festival.

The trio had a smash hit “Good Enough” which shot them to fame in 1996 and climbed to number 4 in the UK charts.

October 3, 2014
Nantwich community cinema commended at National Film Society Awards

Nantwich community cinema commended at National Film Society Awards

A community cinema project in Nantwich has been commended at the National Film Society Awards.

Nantwich Family Films @ 4 was hailed by film bigwigs at the event in Sheffield for the way it offers affordable family screen entertainment in a town without a cinema.

October 2, 2014
Willaston developers believe 250 homes plan will “benefit” community

Willaston developers believe 250 homes plan will “benefit” community

Developers behind the latest plan to build 250 homes on land between Willaston and Nantwich say it will “benefit” the community.

They spoke out after strong reaction to a Stretton Ltd bid to develop a 28-acre plot of agricultural land between the A51 bypass, the railway line and Park Road in Willaston.

October 2, 2014
Wulvern to stage Health and Wellbeing Fayre in Nantwich

Wulvern to stage Health and Wellbeing Fayre in Nantwich

A Health and Wellbeing Fayre is being staged at Nantwich Civic Hall.

It’s one of two fayres to be staged by Crewe & Nantwich Senior Forum and backed by local housing provider Wulvern.

October 2, 2014
Reaseheath College staff face disciplinary measures over ice bucket challenge

Reaseheath College staff face disciplinary measures over ice bucket challenge

Exclusive
College workers in Nantwich are facing disciplinary measures – for filming their charity ice bucket challenge on college grounds.

Five members of staff at Reaseheath College were stunned to be told they were facing disciplinary proceedings after carrying out the fund-raising stunt performed by millions around the globe.

October 2, 2014
Police warning after thieves target vans parked in Wybunbury

Police warning after thieves target vans parked in Wybunbury

Thieves broke into two vans parked on roads in Wybunbury near Nantwich overnight.

Police say the break ins happened on Stock Lane and Dig Lane in Wybunbury.

October 1, 2014
Wistaston and Rookery giant killers in Crewe Sunday League President’s Cup

Wistaston and Rookery giant killers in Crewe Sunday League President’s Cup

Rookery Tavern and Wistaston Athletic both provided shocks in the 1st Round of the Crewe Regional League President’s Cup.

League One Wistaston Ath scored twice in extra time to beat Premier Division Ocean 4-3, with Rhys Potter (2), Adam Lee and Jordan Smith for Wistaton with Mark Parker, Rhys Holt and Jake Edge for Ocean.

October 1, 2014
Campaign launched to save Nantwich Jobcentre from closure

Campaign launched to save Nantwich Jobcentre from closure

Union bosses in Cheshire have launched a petition to save Nantwich Jobcentre threatened with closure.

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) in Cheshire say the centre, on Swine Market, must remain open.

October 1, 2014