Archive for September, 2017

Nantwich Town power to 4-1 away win at Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town power to 4-1 away win at Rushall Olympic

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town bounced back from midweek defeat to power to a 4-1 victory away at Rushall Olympic.

And victory came after they went behind as early as the fifth minute.

September 10, 2017
Stapeley Parish Council appeals for new councillors to apply

Stapeley Parish Council appeals for new councillors to apply

Stapeley Parish Council is on the hunt for a new councillor to fill a vacancy.

The council, which comprises of 10 councillors, meets monthly at Stapeley Community Hall on Pear Tree Field.

September 9, 2017
Wistaston’s mooning gnomes removed by Cheshire East highways

Wistaston’s mooning gnomes removed by Cheshire East highways

Cheeky mooning gnomes who have been entertaining Wistaston folk for two months have finally been removed by party-pooper highway chiefs.

Pensioner Laurence Perry’s two bare-bottomed garden characters hit the headlines when they caused a village rumpus back in July.

September 8, 2017
M6 closure sparks traffic chaos in Crewe and Nantwich

M6 closure sparks traffic chaos in Crewe and Nantwich

Thousands of people were caught up in travel chaos in South Cheshire after the M6 was closed in both directions when two lorries collided.

It caused more than 18,000 litres of corrosive liquid to spill across the carriageway between junctions 18 and 19.

September 8, 2017
Nantwich allotment tenants losing plot in council crackdown

Nantwich allotment tenants losing plot in council crackdown

Would-be gardeners in Nantwich are literally losing the plot – amid a council crackdown on absent allotment holders.

Nantwich Town councillors are targeting a ‘growing’ problem with tenants who have ‘bean’ neglecting their sites.

September 8, 2017
Woman seriously injured after car and HGV collide on Nantwich Road

Woman seriously injured after car and HGV collide on Nantwich Road

A woman suffered serious injuries in a crash involving an HGV and car on Nantwich Road today (September 7).

She was a passenger in the vehicle when the collision with the lorry happened on the A534 close to Manor Way and the Old Manor pub in Crewe.

September 7, 2017
Motorcyclist injured in Cheerbrook roundabout crash in Nantwich

Motorcyclist injured in Cheerbrook roundabout crash in Nantwich

A motorcyclist was injured after she crashed at Cheerbrook roundabout on the A500 Nantwich Bypass.

The victim, 27, from the Wirral, was initially treated at the scene by a passerby who was a trained lifeguard.

September 7, 2017

Cheshire Blades Funday – this Sat 9-9-17 (12-4pm)

Cheshire Blades Funday this Saturday 9th September 2017 (12-4pm). Football challenges, a bouncy castle, BBQ, archery, a plant sale, a tombola and miniature train rides. Location: sports field at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, Crewe Road, Willaston, Nantwich CW5 6NE.

September 7, 2017

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – this Sat 9-9-17

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – annual Society Open Day – Saturday 9th September 2017 (11am-5pm). Miniature-gauge railway rides, displays and refreshments. Free event – rear of the Peacock Hotel, Crewe Road, Willaston, Nantwich CW5 6NE. http://www.southcheshiremes.com

September 7, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band to host Cancer Research UK charity concert

Nantwich Concert Band to host Cancer Research UK charity concert

Nantwich Concert Band will stage a charity concert in aid of Cancer Research UK next month.

The show, performed alongside Nantwich Young Voices, will take place on Saturday October 7 at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

September 6, 2017
Nantwich Town suffer first home defeat, beaten 3-1 by Buxton

Nantwich Town suffer first home defeat, beaten 3-1 by Buxton

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town suffered their first home defeat of the season as two goals from striker Liam Hardy saw Buxton win 3-1 at the Weaver Stadium.

Sean Cooke’s deflected free kick gave the home side the lead just three minutes in but Joel Stair’s own goal and a goal either side of half time from Hardy, saw the Bucks claim all three points.

September 6, 2017
Heroes of Heat engineers bring glow to Wistaston Scouts hut

Heroes of Heat engineers bring glow to Wistaston Scouts hut

Big-hearted gas engineers teamed up to help bring Wistaston’s Scout hut in from the cold!

Around 20 heating engineers former a group called Heroes of Heat, which installs heating systems for free for charities in need.

September 5, 2017
South Cheshire estate agents Butters John Bee bought by Spicerhaart Group

South Cheshire estate agents Butters John Bee bought by Spicerhaart Group

One of South Cheshire’s longest established estate agents Butters John Bee has been sold to Spicerhaart Group.

The deal means Butters John Bee, which has branches in Nantwich, Crewe, Alsager, Sandbach, Congleton and all across Staffordshire, is now part of the UK’s largest independent estate agency group, owned by Paul Smith.

September 5, 2017