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Nantwich man’s phone app for deaf people proves massive hit

Nantwich man’s phone app for deaf people proves massive hit

A Nantwich businessman’s clever app for deaf people is proving a massive hit, with thousands of downloads across the globe.

Steven Mifsud, who was born deaf, developed the app as he became frustrated with the lack of innovation to help people like him.

April 12, 2017
Football pundit Robbie Savage to speak at Rotary night in Nantwich

Football pundit Robbie Savage to speak at Rotary night in Nantwich

Former Crewe Alex star and current football pundit Robbie Savage will be in Nantwich to speak at a special event.

Savage will headline a night of entertainment organised by Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club at Nantwich Civic Hall on May 18.

April 12, 2017

‘Crewe Passion Play’, Good Friday (14th April 2017)

A ‘Crewe Passion Play’ will take place in Crewe town centre on Good Friday (14th April 2017). The event will begin with a gathering prayer at St Mary’s Church (St Mary’s Street, Crewe) at 10:40am, then from 11am will weave around Crewe town centre, including Victoria Street, the Square and Market Street, before concluding at Victoria Square at 12pm. The[Read More…]

April 12, 2017
Health advice for Easter weekend in South Cheshire

Health advice for Easter weekend in South Cheshire

Health bosses at NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group have reassured people who fall ill over Easter they can still access help.

Opening hours for GP practices and pharmacies will be different over the long Easter weekend, with many closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

April 12, 2017
Nantwich Jazz Festival tickets sell fast amid police warning over behaviour

Nantwich Jazz Festival tickets sell fast amid police warning over behaviour

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival looks set to be a massive crowd-puller as tickets for all the major shows approach sell-out.

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Nantwich for the annual festival, which runs from Thursday April 13 to Monday April 17.

April 11, 2017
Big-hearted Nantwich golfers help raise £1,800 for MRI scanner

Big-hearted Nantwich golfers help raise £1,800 for MRI scanner

Nantwich members of a Cheshire golf society helped raise more than £1,800 for Mid Cheshire Hospital’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

The Piper Golf Society, founded in Chester in 1983, raised funds through their season-long sponsorship.

April 10, 2017
Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead

Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead

Two teenagers have been arrested after a number of lambs were found dead near Nantwich.

Police spotted a suspicious vehicle next to the disused Redsands Centre off Crewe Road, in Willaston.

April 10, 2017
Railway Hotel to face Betley in Presidents Cup final

Railway Hotel to face Betley in Presidents Cup final

The final of the Presidents Cup will be between Division One Betley FC and Premier Division Railway Hotel.

Betley FC secured their place with a 6-2 win over Bank Corner.

April 9, 2017
Nantwich Town earn vital 3-2 win home to Ashton United

Nantwich Town earn vital 3-2 win home to Ashton United

Nantwich Town continued their push for the play offs as they beat a spirited Ashton United 3-2 at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers took a 2-0 lead, but Ashton fought back to force Nantwich to hang on for all three points.

April 9, 2017
Mayor of Nantwich Quiz set for Civic Hall on April 28

Mayor of Nantwich Quiz set for Civic Hall on April 28

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin is staging a fund-raising quiz night.

Teams of six can take part on Friday April 28 at Nantwich Civic Hall and raise funds for the Mayor’s Charities Nantwich Museum, Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Food Bank and Nantwich Players.

April 8, 2017
Drivers warned of delays over Crewe Green Roundabout works

Drivers warned of delays over Crewe Green Roundabout works

Motorists are being warned about delays as preparation works at Crewe Green Roundabout begin on Monday (April 10).

Contractors working for Cheshire East Council will be carrying out site investigations ahead of a major scheme to re-shape one of South Cheshire’s busiest junctions.

April 8, 2017
Parkinson’s UK Crewe & District branch to stage Information Event

Parkinson’s UK Crewe & District branch to stage Information Event

Parkinson’s UK Crewe & District branch is to stage an Information Event in Nantwich.

It will be held on Wednesday April 12 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall as part of Parkinson’s UK Awareness Week (April 10-16).

April 8, 2017
Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon signs for Leicester City

Former Nantwich Town star Josh Gordon is being touted as the new Jamie Vardy after signing for Leicester City.

Gordon, 22, left the Weaver Stadium to join Stafford Rangers earlier this season.

April 7, 2017