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Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory away at Ashton United

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory away at Ashton United

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town progressed to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup after they saw off Ashton United 3-0 at Hurst Cross.

The Dabbers went ahead through a rare Andy White goal, as he pounced on a mistake to score in the 15th minute.

September 4, 2016
Review: New ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ season opens in Nantwich

Review: New ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ season opens in Nantwich

By Sarah Chapman
It might be the end of summer, but there is at least one thing to laugh about – the beginning of Nantwich’s comedy season.

And last night’s Very Best of Stand Up show certainly did not disappoint.

September 4, 2016
Two charged with murder of 51-year-old Crewe man

Two charged with murder of 51-year-old Crewe man

Two men have been charged with the murder of a man in Crewe.

The 51-year-old victim, from Crewe, died on Wednesday (August 31) after suffering stab wounds in the chest.

September 4, 2016
Balsam teams clear invading plants from Nantwich riverbanks

Balsam teams clear invading plants from Nantwich riverbanks

Scores of hardy volunteers have helped clear Nantwich’s riverbanks of the invading plant, Balsam.

Around 25 volunteers worked for several days to fight back against the weed which was consuming large areas of the River Weaver in the town.

September 2, 2016
Staff at Eze Talk firm tackles Gamma Ball Rally challenge

Staff at Eze Talk firm tackles Gamma Ball Rally challenge

Staff at South Cheshire telecoms firm Eze Talk are gearing up for a road challenge to remember – the Gamma Ball Rally!

The team is entering the rally for the third successive year, with the three-day rally starting on September 14.

September 2, 2016
Crewe Lyceum welcomes ‘Champions of Rock’ Queen show

Crewe Lyceum welcomes ‘Champions of Rock’ Queen show

Champions of Rock, which celebrates the iconic music of Queen, comes to Crewe Lyceum on Sunday September 11.

The show will mark the 40th anniversary of Queen’s record-breaking 1976 concert.

September 2, 2016
Volunteers in the saddle to help Tour of Britain visiting Nantwich

Volunteers in the saddle to help Tour of Britain visiting Nantwich

Hundreds of volunteers across Cheshire are lining up to help the Tour of Britain’s visit to the region run smoothly.

High-profile cyclists like Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish will be racing through Nantwich and other Cheshire East towns and villages on September 6.

September 2, 2016
Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston villagers will pack into Joey the Swan this weekend to enjoy the annual Duck Race.

The event will also feature the popular children’s Model Boat Race and will include charity stalls.

September 1, 2016
Overwater Marina near Nantwich hosts Co-Wheels Car Club

Overwater Marina near Nantwich hosts Co-Wheels Car Club

Overwater Marina near Nantwich has become Cheshire’s southern most base for a Co-Wheels Car Club Car.

Co-wheels is an award-winning Community Interest Company and the UK’s largest independent national car club operator.

September 1, 2016
Warning to motorists to plan Nantwich Food Festival journey

Warning to motorists to plan Nantwich Food Festival journey

Visitors to the Nantwich Food Festival are being urged to plan their journey to the event this weekend.

More than 30,000 people are expected to visit the festival starting tomorrow (September 2) until Sunday (September 4).

September 1, 2016
Man arrested in Crewe murder probe after victim found in Edleston Road alleyway

Man arrested in Crewe murder probe after victim found in Edleston Road alleyway

Detectives in Crewe have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a man who was found unconscious in an alleyway died in hospital.

The 51-year-old local victim, who has not been named, was found in an alley off Edleston Road at 9.30pm last night (August 31).

September 1, 2016
Nantwich publishing business unveils new art lighting app

Nantwich publishing business unveils new art lighting app

A Nantwich publishing business has established itself at the forefront of art technology development.

Blutulip Publishing, an independent fine art publisher, has unveiled cutting-edge technology in LED lighting, called the Illuminapp system.

August 31, 2016
Nantwich driver Rob Smith earns podium finish in MINI Challenge

Nantwich driver Rob Smith earns podium finish in MINI Challenge

Nantwich driver Rob Smith earned a podium finish in the latest MINI Challenge round at Oulton Park.

Smith produced one of the drives of his career in round 15 of the season, scything through the order from a pitlane start.

August 31, 2016