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Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman “sad” at Tyson Fury demise

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman “sad” at Tyson Fury demise

By Frank Murphy
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman described how he was “sad” after former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury lost his titles and licence.

Fury was stripped of his world titles by the governing bodies and his boxing licence by the British Boxing Board of Control after revelations over his cocaine abuse and mental health.

October 15, 2016
Nantwich law firm offers free advice surgery

Nantwich law firm offers free advice surgery

Nantwich-based law firm Employment Law Solutions is offering a free law surgery in Nantwich.

The event, to take place on Thursday October 20, is open to all businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas who want employment law advice.

October 15, 2016
Review: Little Shop of Horrors, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

Review: Little Shop of Horrors, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

By Claire Faulkner
Acton Amateur Operatic Society has celebrated its 50-year anniversary performance at The Lyceum Theatre with ‘Little Shop of Horrors.

October 15, 2016
Fire crews battled car blaze in Austerson, Nantwich

Fire crews battled car blaze in Austerson, Nantwich

Fire crews battle a car fire after the vehicle was found ablaze in a field at Austerson, near Nantwich.

Firefighters from Nantwich were called out to the incident off Coole Lane at around 2.30am today (October 15).

October 15, 2016
New Nantwich restaurant owners bid for premises licence

New Nantwich restaurant owners bid for premises licence

Owners of a planned new restaurant in Nantwich have lodged a licence application to Cheshire East Council.

Deadwood Smokehouse Ltd has applied for a new premises licence to open and operate a restaurant on Beam Street.

October 13, 2016
Nantwich councillors to lobby Cheshire East for ‘free parking’

Nantwich councillors to lobby Cheshire East for ‘free parking’

Nantwich Town councillors are to pressure Cheshire East to extend ‘free parking’ periods in the town centre.

The calls come as figures showed Cheshire East cashed in £684,000 from Nantwich car parks in 2015-16.

October 13, 2016
9th Nantwich Words and Music Festival underway

9th Nantwich Words and Music Festival underway

The 9th annual ‘Words & Music Festival’ which opened this week at Residence in Nantwich, is proving another massive hit.

The six-day festival was opened by Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin and organiser Nigel Stonier.

October 12, 2016
FA Skills football sessions for girls organised for Nantwich

FA Skills football sessions for girls organised for Nantwich

A free FA skills girls-only football session is being staged in Nantwich.

The training session will be held during the half-term, on Wednesday October 26, 2-4pm at Nantwich Town FC.

October 12, 2016
Aqueduct Marina staff raise £4,500 for The Joshua Tree

Aqueduct Marina staff raise £4,500 for The Joshua Tree

Staff at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich have raised more than £4,500 for local children’s cancer charity The Joshua Tree.

Marina staff Coryn Lawton and Bernie McCrae presented a cheque for £4,646.50 to charity spokeswoman Sara Wheater.

October 12, 2016
Ryan Brooke wonder strike earns Nantwich Town win over Rushall

Ryan Brooke wonder strike earns Nantwich Town win over Rushall

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town picked up their first home league win of the season as they beat inform Rushall Olympic 1-0 at the Weaver Stadium.

The first half was a feisty affair with a Josh Hancock headed goal ruled out for offside the main talking point.

October 12, 2016
Nantwich officer pushed stranded pensioner’s scooter a mile home

Nantwich officer pushed stranded pensioner’s scooter a mile home

A big-hearted Nantwich police officer showed true community spirit – by pushing a broken down mobility scooter a mile home in the rain.

PC Marc Harley came across the stranded scooter owner in Nantwich just as the heavens opened.

October 11, 2016
Reaseheath College students celebrate at Nantwich graduation

Reaseheath College students celebrate at Nantwich graduation

Reaseheath College graduates were hailed at a special graduation in Nantwich.

The graduation ceremony, held in St Mary’s Church, celebrated more than 100 graduates who had completed degrees validated by Harper Adams University.

October 11, 2016
Crewe FA Sunday Cup victories for AFC Leopard, Square One and NHB

Crewe FA Sunday Cup victories for AFC Leopard, Square One and NHB

AFC Leopard were among the winners in the first round of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

Premier Division Leopard beat Division One White Eagles 4-1.

October 10, 2016