Archive for January, 2015

Nantwich Town sign defender Cliff Moyo from Trafford FC

Nantwich Town sign defender Cliff Moyo from Trafford FC

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town have signed defender Cliff Moyo from Trafford FC.

The 20-year-old has also played for Witton Albion, Barrow and England at under 18 level.

January 20, 2015
Nantwich headteacher calls for street lights to be turned back on

Nantwich headteacher calls for street lights to be turned back on

A Nantwich headteacher is leading calls for council chiefs to switch street lights back on to boost safety.

Andrew Cliffe, head of Brine Leas Academy on Audlem Road, has twice written to Cheshire East Council raising concerns about streets plunged into darkness.

January 20, 2015
M6 motorway in Cheshire to close for bridge and junction repairs

M6 motorway in Cheshire to close for bridge and junction repairs

A £3 million Highways Agency project to repair bridges over the M6 motorway in South Cheshire starts this week.

And it will mean the full closure of southbound and northbound carriageways on some days.

January 20, 2015
Councillors advised to reject controversial Hack Green travellers site

Councillors advised to reject controversial Hack Green travellers site

Planners have recommended a controversial bid to turn former Hack Green RAF camp near Nantwich into a large-scale site for travelling families, is rejected.

The plan is to create nine large plots on the site off Coole Lane in Austerson, for showpeople families to live and store fairground equipment.

January 20, 2015
Drama group Audlem 5As to raise “Mend Our Mum” funds

Drama group Audlem 5As to raise “Mend Our Mum” funds

A local drama group is celebrating 20 years with its latest production which will raise money for the “Mend Our Mum” appeal.

Audlem 5As will be performing Jack and the Beanstalk all next week.

January 20, 2015
Top two in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier both win

Top two in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier both win

The top two in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League warmed up for their clash next week with victories.

Leaders Railway Hotel won 6-0 at Talbot with a brace from Lee Mellor 2, and goals from Jez Tagg, Matt Cope, Tom Finch and Wes Newton.

January 19, 2015
Ex Premier League star Phil Whelan lands headteacher job in Nantwich

Ex Premier League star Phil Whelan lands headteacher job in Nantwich

A Nantwich school has beefed up its team – by landing a former Premier League star as the new headteacher!

Ex Middlesborough defender Phil Whelen is now top dog at Millfields Primary on Marsh Lane.

January 19, 2015
Leighton Hospital earns “good” rating from Care Quality Commission

Leighton Hospital earns “good” rating from Care Quality Commission

Leighton Hospital’s trust has been rated as “good” in the latest Care Quality Commission findings.

The report on Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) was compiled after an inspection by the CQC in October 2014.

January 19, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat promotion rivals Worcester

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat promotion rivals Worcester

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a fabulous performance for 80 minutes to beat second-placed Worcester 21-12.

And the victory has moved Crewe into fourth position in Midlands 1 West, just five points behind Worcester.

January 19, 2015
Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers

Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers

New courses for carers are being held in Nantwich by Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East.

The courses aim to help the carers of people affected by dementia cope with their roles.

January 19, 2015
Nantwich Museum hosts “battlefields” talk by historian

Nantwich Museum hosts “battlefields” talk by historian

A special talk called “Commemorating Battlefields: from Nantwich (1644) to the Great War (1914-18)” takes place on Saturday January 31.

Dr Ian Atherton, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Keele, will be hosting the talk.

January 19, 2015
Nantwich Town heartache as FC United win in final minute

Nantwich Town heartache as FC United win in final minute

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town beat the snow and ice – but couldn’t beat FC United of Manchester despite an excellent performance.

The Dabbers lost 2-1 after an injury time goal from Craig Linfield pinched all three points for FC United.

January 18, 2015
Agatha Christie event returns to Rookery Hall in Nantwich

Agatha Christie event returns to Rookery Hall in Nantwich

Agatha Christie murder mystery returns to Rookery Hall Hotel in Nantwich.

And for the first time, Agatha Christie Limited has allowed her characters and stories to be featured in a live interactive event.

January 18, 2015