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Free football for girls at Nantwich skills session

Free football for girls at Nantwich skills session

The FA is staging a free February half term football session for girls.

The session is being offered to girls aged 7-11 at Nantwich Town FC’s 3G pitch at the Weaver Stadium.

February 1, 2016
Council tax to rise by 3.75% for Nantwich householders

Council tax to rise by 3.75% for Nantwich householders

Nantwich householders face a Council Tax of 3.75 per cent as Cheshire East bid to raise cash for “frontline services”.

Councillors say the rise is “to be regretted” but claim it is needed to fund services for the vulnerable, elderly and young.

February 1, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Police want car cameras in search for Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police are calling on Nantwich drivers with dashboard cameras to come forward in a bid to trace missing Roy Tomlinson.

Dozens of police officers and search and rescue volunteers are continuing to search for the 83-year-old, who has dementia.

February 1, 2016
Willaston WS and Wistaston Ath win through in Presidents Cup ties

Willaston WS and Wistaston Ath win through in Presidents Cup ties

Willaston WS and Wistaston Ath both progressed in the Presidents Cup in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Willaston ran out 3-2 winners in a tight encounter against AFC Leopard thanks to two goals from Moat, and one from Blundell.

February 1, 2016
Co-operative Bank customers angry at Nantwich branch closure

Co-operative Bank customers angry at Nantwich branch closure

Customers of the Co-operative Bank have hit out at a decision to close the Nantwich branch.

Hundreds of customers have received letters from the company warning them that the branch on High Street will close on April 18.

February 1, 2016
Nantwich Town sign Sam Cosgrove but held by Ilkeston

Nantwich Town sign Sam Cosgrove but held by Ilkeston

Nantwich Town new signing Sam Cosgrove made his debut in the 1-1 home draw with Ilkeston FC.

Cosgrove joins the Weaver Stadium outfit on loan from League One Wigan Athletic.

January 31, 2016
Nantwich Signal Box is moved to new home in Crewe

Nantwich Signal Box is moved to new home in Crewe

Nantwich Signal Box has finally been moved and relocated to a new home in Crewe after a 12-month battle to save it.

A team of engineers worked from 1am to 3.30am moving the landmark from next to the Wellington Road level crossings.

January 31, 2016
Leighton Hospital chairman made Deputy Lieutenant if Cheshire

Leighton Hospital chairman made Deputy Lieutenant if Cheshire

Leighton Hospital’s trust chairman Dennis Dunn has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire.

Mr Dunn has been chairman at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since 2014.

January 31, 2016
Plan for new Alpraham village pavilion and homes set for approval

Plan for new Alpraham village pavilion and homes set for approval

A new village pavilion and recreation area could be built in Alpraham if plans for a 20-home development are passed.

The Wellcome Trust Ltd wants to build on a parcel of land where an existing play is sited, south of the A51, in the village near Nantwich.

January 30, 2016
Rare Barry Lomax porcelain collection on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare Barry Lomax porcelain collection on sale at Nantwich auction

Nantwich auctioneers Peter Wilson will sell a Barry Lomax Collection of Early English Porcelain at their next auction.

The February 18 fine art sale is expected to attract international attention.

January 30, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Family issue plea to find missing Nantwich man Roy Tomlinson

The family of a missing Nantwich man with dementia have made an emotional appeal for his return.

Richard Tomlinson and Kate Tomlinson, son and granddaughter of 83-year-old Roy Tomlinson, have issued a statement as the search for him continues.

January 29, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Vase heroes needed for new book

Nantwich Town FA Vase heroes needed for new book

A Nantwich Town official is trying to track down more of the club’s FA Vase heroes from 10 years ago – for a new book.

Club press officer Richard Scott is keen to speak to all of those involved in the historic victory of 2006.

January 28, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for 2016 season

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich for 2016 season

The Very Best in Stand Up kicks off live comedy for 2016 at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 5.

More top acts are lined up between now and June, including debuts for Joel Dommett (BBC, E4) and Henry Paker (BBC3) and welcome returns from Jason Cook (BBC’s Hebburn) and Nathan Caton (Mock The Week).



January 28, 2016