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Third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling planned for Nantwich

Third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling planned for Nantwich

The third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling event will be staged in and around Nantwich this June.

The annual fundraiser is held in support of the Alzheimer’s Society, the organisation that is leading the fight against dementia.

April 7, 2016
Camera crews film new 8-part ITV drama series in Nantwich

Camera crews film new 8-part ITV drama series in Nantwich

Camera crews have descended on Nantwich to film a new ITV eight-part thriller called “Paranoid”.

The drama, by Red Production Company, stars big names such as Indira Varma, Robert Glenister, Neil Stuke, Lesley Sharp and Kevin Doyle.

April 7, 2016
Nantwich trampoline champion bounces in for Wingate Centre charity event

Nantwich trampoline champion bounces in for Wingate Centre charity event

Nantwich’s British Trampoline champion Bryony Page will have a spring in her step when she opens the Wingate Children Centre “Bounce-a-thon”.

Bryony, who has just returned from the European Championships 2016 with Team Gold for GB, will be at the event on Sunday April 24.

April 7, 2016
Nantwich Town play-off chances over as they face away trip to Darlington

Nantwich Town play-off chances over as they face away trip to Darlington

Nantwich Town continue their hectic league schedule tonight with an away trip at promotion-chasing Darlington.

And Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson has admitted any outside chance of Nantwich reaching the Evo-Stik Premier League play offs have now ended.

April 7, 2016
Spring fair raises vital funds for RSPCA centre in Nantwich

Spring fair raises vital funds for RSPCA centre in Nantwich

A spring fair raised much-needed funds for the RSPCA’s specialist wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich.

Stapeley Grange, in London Road, played host to the community as part of its annual event.

April 6, 2016
Nantwich Sports Book Festival planned for May

Nantwich Sports Book Festival planned for May

Nantwich Town Council, Nantwich Bookshop and Max Books have teamed up to launch the first Nantwich Sports Book Festival.

A number of venues in the town are inviting prominent sports personalities and authors to discuss their latest book releases between May 4-7.

April 5, 2016
Defending champions Railway Hotel beat rivals Crewe Ath

Defending champions Railway Hotel beat rivals Crewe Ath

Crewe Regional Sunday Premier defending champions Railway Hotel beat title rivals Crewe Ath 2-0.

Railway notched victory with goals from Ricky Barlow and Johnny Stone.

April 5, 2016
Nantwich Historical Society hosts talk by US speaker

Nantwich Historical Society hosts talk by US speaker

By Jonathan White
A speaker jetted over from America to deliver a talk to Nantwich Historical Society.

David Rowsell presented a talk called ‘Operation Anthropoid – in Cholmondeley and Czechoslovakia’ at Nantwich Methodist Church Centre.

April 5, 2016
New Bunbury £250,000 playground officially opens

New Bunbury £250,000 playground officially opens

Bunbury residents have celebrated the opening of the village’s new £253,000 playground.

The community-led project, three years in the making, boasts a zip wire, wooden climbing ship, mud kitchen and a miniature Beeston Castle.

April 5, 2016
Rotary Club of Nantwich donates £1,200 to local causes

Rotary Club of Nantwich donates £1,200 to local causes

The Rotary Club of Nantwich has donated another £1,200 to local good causes, bringing the total so far this year to nearly £3,000.

A cheque for £700 was donated by The Rotary Club of Nantwich President Rod Stokes to Donna Louise Children’s Hospice Relationship Manager Lisa Courtney.

April 5, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn fine away win at Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn fine away win at Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a fine away performance to defeat Silhillians 32-17 on the road.

The Vagrants side welcomed back fly-half Jim Creighton, Eddie Spibey on the wing, Ricky Evans at prop, Toby Ward at full-back and Joe Gammage at centre.

April 5, 2016
Haughton Honey at Tarporley celebrates major Booths deal

Haughton Honey at Tarporley celebrates major Booths deal

Cheshire-based business Haughton Honey is celebrating securing its first premium major multiple retailer contract after signing a deal with Booths supermarket.

It means the honey brand based near Tarporley will be available on the shelves of Booths outlets across the North West, including Hale Barns and Knutsford stores in Cheshire and at Media City in Salford.

April 5, 2016
Cheshire Police launches firearms surrender across county

Cheshire Police launches firearms surrender across county

Cheshire Police has launched a firearms “surrender” urging members of the public to hand in guns.

The surrender will be held for two weeks from Monday April 4 to Monday April 18.

April 4, 2016