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Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman tops Hatton bill

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman tops Hatton bill

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman will top the bill at Ricky Hatton’s forthcoming show, labelled ‘The Beginning’.

The 20-year-old fighter will return to the ring for the event at Fenton Manor in Stoke-on-Trent on October 1.

September 7, 2016
Yob caught on camera after Nantwich church vandalised

Yob caught on camera after Nantwich church vandalised

This yob was caught on camera vandalising a Nantwich church, sparking a police investigation.

Local residents say there have been a number of incidents in the past few weeks of vandals targeting the Methodist Chapel in Hospital Street.

September 7, 2016
Family-run South Cheshire dealer to stage hypnotic car launch

Family-run South Cheshire dealer to stage hypnotic car launch

A hypnotist will be helping car customers see the light at a new vehicle launch in South Cheshire.

Family-run Crewe SEAT is launching the new Ateca – and comedy stage hypnotist Simon Sez will be on hand to hypnotise launch guests.

September 7, 2016
Twin town orchestra teams up for one-off Nantwich concert

Twin town orchestra teams up for one-off Nantwich concert

An orchestra from Crewe and Nantwich’s twin town Bischofsheim is travelling to Cheshire to perform in a one-off concert.

Local brass band Crewe Brass are hosting the visit, with the groups teaming up to perform together at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

September 7, 2016
Review: Nantwich Players new season starts with Talking Heads

Review: Nantwich Players new season starts with Talking Heads

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players new season starts with the well-known and loved ‘Talking Heads’ monologues by Alan Bennett.

The Players are performing six plays spread over the next two weeks.

September 6, 2016
Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands of people young and old lined the streets of Nantwich to watch some of the world’s best cyclists in the Tour of Britain.

The third stage of the race passed down Crewe Road, Millstone Lane, Barony Road and out towards Reaseheath at lunchtime today (September 6).

September 6, 2016
TEDx event to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

TEDx event to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

Inspirational speakers are lining up to perform at Nantwich’s first ever TEDx event.

Organisers are staging TEDxNantwich at the Civic Hall on November 6.

September 6, 2016
Nantwich Rotary Club issues appeal for unwanted tools

Nantwich Rotary Club issues appeal for unwanted tools

The Rotary Club of Nantwich has launched an appeal for old and unwanted tools.

They are calling on people clearing out sheds or garages to donate any tools they no longer need.

September 6, 2016
Police name Crewe murder victim as Stephen O’Brien, 51

Police name Crewe murder victim as Stephen O’Brien, 51

Police have named the man allegedly murdered in a Crewe alleyway as Stephen John O’Brien.

Mr O’Brien, 51, from Crewe, was found with a stab wound in the chest in an alleyway off Edleston Road.

September 5, 2016
Nantwich event jockey riding high at Burghley Horse Trials

Nantwich event jockey riding high at Burghley Horse Trials

Nantwich three-day event jockey Paul Sims is riding high in the standings at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials after the first day’s dressage competition.

Sims was second into the ring, scoring an average of 68.94 per cent, to give him a penalty of just 46.6 for his Test.

September 5, 2016
Willaston club staff heartbroken after Elle Morris money stolen

Willaston club staff heartbroken after Elle Morris money stolen

Devastated fundraisers in Willaston who had cash for poorly Nantwich girl Elle Morris stolen, have started a JustGiving campaign to try and replace it.

Thieves broke in to Willaston Social Club and stole money raised to help the 10-year-old Wrenbury schoolgirl who is waiting for a double lung transplant.

September 5, 2016
X-Academy youngsters to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

X-Academy youngsters to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

Talented young dancers from South Cheshire’s X-Academy will join Cannon & Ball and CBeebies star Sid Sloane for Crewe Lyceum’s Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

Students from X-Academy were chosen during this summer’s open pantomime casting at the Lyceum.

September 5, 2016
Nantwich golfer clinches PGA challenge final place

Nantwich golfer clinches PGA challenge final place

A Nantwich golfer and his playing partner have clinched a place in the Golfplan Insurance PGA Pro-Captain Challenge final.

PGA professional Martin O’Connor teamed up with Kenny Close from Vicar’s Cross to win the North qualifying event at Dunham Forest Golf Club.

September 5, 2016