Archive for November, 2017

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts blitz Newcastle 51-12

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts blitz Newcastle 51-12

Crewe & Nantwich maintained early season promotion form with a fine 12-51 away win at Newcastle (Staffs) RUFC.

It cemented their second spot in Midlands 2 West (North) Division.

November 12, 2017
Clayton and Forbes fire Nantwich Town to victory over Matlock

Clayton and Forbes fire Nantwich Town to victory over Matlock

Ryan Batty
Goals from Harry Clayton and a double from David Forbes secured three points for Nantwich Town as they beat Matlock 3-0 at the DCJ Group Insurance Arena.

Clayton opened the scoring on seven minutes as he was played through by Troy Bourne and popped it through a defender’s legs before firing home into the bottom corner.

November 12, 2017
Stapeley pupils build winter homes for hedgehogs

Stapeley pupils build winter homes for hedgehogs

Pupils at Pear Tree School in Stapeley joined Nantwich Green Spaces to build winter homes for hedgehogs.

The youngsters from Yellow class teamed up with Doug Butterill on the project.

November 11, 2017
Nantwich tree specialist called in to aid hurricane-hit island

Nantwich tree specialist called in to aid hurricane-hit island

An arboriculture trainer from Nantwich has been helping in the recovery of the Caribbean island of Dominica after it was hit by devastating hurricanes.

Jono Finlow, who trains Reaseheath College students, is a trustee of DART International UK (Disaster Arborist Response Team).

November 11, 2017
Nantwich organisations boosted by Yorkshire Building Society fund-raising

Nantwich organisations boosted by Yorkshire Building Society fund-raising

Nantwich organisations and charities have been boosted by donations from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

The firm’s Nantwich members have helped to raise money which has benefited the Wingate Special Children’s Trust, Brine Leas School student Harrison Lunt (pictured) and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

November 11, 2017
Trainee Nantwich accountant earns success at Afford Bond

Trainee Nantwich accountant earns success at Afford Bond

A trainee accountant is celebrating after completing his gruelling three-year training with Nantwich firm Afford Bond.

Now Charlie Styr will officially become a Chartered Accountant with the business based on Wellington Road.

November 11, 2017
Remembrance Sunday service in Nantwich town centre

Remembrance Sunday service in Nantwich town centre

The traditional Remembrance Sunday parade and service will take place in Nantwich town centre this weekend.

There will be a parade of dignitaries and representatives from Royal British Legion starting at Nantwich Civic Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday, November 12.

November 10, 2017
Lorry smash involving 16 tonnes of aubergines sparks traffic chaos in Nantwich

Lorry smash involving 16 tonnes of aubergines sparks traffic chaos in Nantwich

A lorry collision which caused 16 tonnes of aubergines to spill across the A51 near Reaseheath sparked traffic chaos in Nantwich today.

Two HGVs collided on the A51 between Reaseheath and Henhull at around 2.30am, police said.

November 10, 2017
Santa’s on his way – with more Christmas dates than ever in Nantwich and Crewe

Santa’s on his way – with more Christmas dates than ever in Nantwich and Crewe

Santa’s hectic schedule visiting Nantwich and Crewe has been unveiled – giving more youngsters than ever a chance to meet Father Christmas.

Crewe & Nantwich District Round Table have released his busy tour around the towns in the run up to the big day.

November 10, 2017
REVIEW: “White Christmas” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “White Christmas” by Curtain Call, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Local theatre company Curtain Call is getting in the festive spirit this week with its production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Crewe Lyceum.

Directed by Joel Montague, this feel-good show is full of wonderful singing, exceptional choreography and has an amazing live orchestra.

November 10, 2017
Armed police arrest man after knife incident in Queens Drive, Nantwich

Armed police arrest man after knife incident in Queens Drive, Nantwich

A man was arrested by armed police in Nantwich today after reports an elderly woman was threatened with a knife.

The incident happened in the Queens Drive area of the town at around 2am today (November 9).

November 9, 2017
RSPCA wildlife staff in Nantwich seek new home for abandoned tortoise

RSPCA wildlife staff in Nantwich seek new home for abandoned tortoise

A tortoise found abandoned in the street is on the slow road to recovery at a Nantwich RSPCA centre.

The 11kg leopard tortoise is being treated at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre after being found in a Sandbach street by a member of the public.

November 9, 2017
M6 lorry crash sparks delays on major South Cheshire routes

M6 lorry crash sparks delays on major South Cheshire routes

A lorry smash on the M6 which closed it in both directions has sparked traffic chaos on South Cheshire’s major routes today.

An HGV crashed into the central reservation on the M6 northbound near junction 19 Knutsford.

November 9, 2017