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Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages

Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages

Burglars have targeted rural properties around Nantwich in a week-long mini crime-wave.

Police in Nantwich are probing nine separate break-ins of outbuildings in villages in just six days.

July 8, 2016
Highfields School to stage Family Fun day in Nantwich

Highfields School to stage Family Fun day in Nantwich

Highfields Community Primary is to stage a family fun and fundraising day in Nantwich.

The event takes place tomorrow (July 9) at the school on Cumberland Avenue.

July 8, 2016
Former Nantwich pupil secures top US football scholarship

Former Nantwich pupil secures top US football scholarship

A former Malbank School student in Nantwich has scooped a prestigious football scholarship in the USA.

Daniel Wakeham, from Wistaston, will travel out to the States this summer where he will be baed at St Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.

July 8, 2016
Mornflake and County Group hailed by Nantwich Show organisers

Mornflake and County Group hailed by Nantwich Show organisers

South Cheshire firms Mornflake and The County Group have been hailed by Nantwich Show organisers for helping to fund the major annual event.

They are two key businesses which have thrown their sponsorship weight behind the show, taking place at Dorfold Park on July 27.

July 8, 2016
Nantwich Museum summer talks programme unveiled

Nantwich Museum summer talks programme unveiled

Nantwich Museum will stage a series of walks and talks to complement its “Nantwich Besieged” exhibition which opens on July 21.

The exhibition will examine life in the town during the English Civil War.

July 7, 2016
Drinker faces 12-month Nantwich pub ban after abusing German teacher

Drinker faces 12-month Nantwich pub ban after abusing German teacher

A drinker who launched a “xenophobic” tirade of abuse on a German teacher, has been banned from all Nantwich pubs for 12 months.

And bosses of The Vine Inn on Hospital Street, where the incident took place, have confirmed they have issued a lifetime ban on the culprit.

July 6, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Inquest due into death of Nantwich care home resident Roy Tomlinson

An inquest into the death of missing Nantwich care home resident Roy Tomlinson will be heard before jury over two days.

Mr Tomlinson, 83, died on February 4 this year after going missing from Brookfield House care home on Shrewbridge Road.

July 6, 2016
Nantwich to stage new outdoor table top sale

Nantwich to stage new outdoor table top sale

Nantwich Town Council is to run new outdoor table top sales each week.

The sales will take place every Tuesday morning throughout the summer on the car park at the side of Nantwich Market.

July 6, 2016
Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers

Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers

Rogue drivers in rural areas of South Cheshire are being targeted by a new police campaign.

Cheshire Police have launched Operation Drive Safe after concerns raised by villagers.

July 6, 2016
Vintage and Classic Transport Rally held in Shavington

Vintage and Classic Transport Rally held in Shavington

By Jonathan White
Car nuts enjoyed a special treat with the 8th annual Vintage and Classic Transport Rally at The Elephant pub in Shavington.

Dozens of vehicles were on display on land at the rear of the premises off Newcastle Road.

July 5, 2016
German teacher reveals horror of abuse suffered in Nantwich pub

German teacher reveals horror of abuse suffered in Nantwich pub

A German woman has spoken of her horror after she was verbally abused in a Nantwich pub as she watched a Euro 2016 football match.

Mel McDevitt was with husband Patrick and friend Nicole Mőst, who was visiting from Germany, when the incident happened in The Vine Inn on Hospital Street.

July 5, 2016
Nantwich students attend Battle of Somme memorial event

Nantwich students attend Battle of Somme memorial event

By Jonathan White
Young and old alike in Nantwich joined to remember those killed 100 years ago at the start of the Battle of the Somme.

Many attended official services, with some students honoured to attend the National Memorial Arboretum event.

July 4, 2016
Midnight Walk ladies stroll from Nantwich to Crewe for hospice

Midnight Walk ladies stroll from Nantwich to Crewe for hospice

Hundreds of big-hearted women donned bright colours and strolled through the night on the St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk.

Ladies of all ages and background gathered together to take part in the annual event which helps raise thousands for charity.

July 4, 2016