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Nantwich scoops Gold Award from Britain in Bloom judges

Nantwich scoops Gold Award from Britain in Bloom judges

Members of Nantwich In Bloom are celebrating after the town once again scooped a prestigious Gold Award from Britain In Bloom, North West judges.

Representatives from the group joined hundreds at the ceremony at Southport Conference Centre, where they collected the Gold Award in the Best Town category.

November 3, 2015
Homefeeds and Stapeley Angling Centre join forces

Homefeeds and Stapeley Angling Centre join forces

Two South Cheshire businesses are joining forces under the same roof in the New Year.

Stapeley Angling Centre and family-run business Homefeeds aim to provide nature and animal lovers a place for pet food and angling needs.

November 3, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice is to hold its annual Community Christmas Fair on November 28.

The event, organised by St Luke’s nurses, will feature 60 stalls offering foods, clothes, games, children’s toys, treats and trinkets.

November 3, 2015
Leaders Railway Hotel drop points in Square One draw

Leaders Railway Hotel drop points in Square One draw

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel dropped their first points of the season following a 1-1 draw at Square One.

Chris Lines gave Square One a half time lead but Lee Mellor equalised for the Nantwich side in the second half.

November 3, 2015
Stunning Vase semi-final victory for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

Stunning Vase semi-final victory for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts produced a fine display to reach the Cheshire Vase Final by beating Altrincham Kersal 31-29.

The Vagrants side overcame a team sitting fifth in North 1 West league and who were unbeaten at home this season.

November 2, 2015
Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

The congregation of St Margaret’s Church in Wrenbury had the support of the thriving Wrenbury Art Group for its Remembrance Service.

Their paintings were illuminated by tea-lights for the evening service on Sunday.

November 2, 2015

Four-vehicle smash on A534 Faddiley causes long delays

A four-vehicle smash on the A534 near Nantwich caused traffic chaos today (November 2).

The incident involving two lorries and two cars closed the busy Wrexham Road at Faddiley for several hours.

November 2, 2015
Council bids to remove travellers occupying Love Lane car park in Nantwich

Council bids to remove travellers occupying Love Lane car park in Nantwich

Travellers who have occupied a council-run car park close to Nantwich town centre are likely to be moved in the next 24 hours.

The travelling families set up camp on Love Lane car park over the weekend.

November 2, 2015
Nantwich Town face Cheshire Cup clash after FA Trophy win over Salford

Nantwich Town face Cheshire Cup clash after FA Trophy win over Salford

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town will be heading in to their Cheshire Cup clash tomorrow fresh from a fine FA Trophy victory over Salford City.

More than 550 fans watched the Dabbers beat Salford 2-1 with sublime goals from Elliot Osborne and Steve Jones.

November 2, 2015
Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Big-hearted electricity workers in Willaston were sparked into charity action – thanks to the local social club.

SP Energy Networks employees donated hundreds of pounds to Macmillan nurses after Willaston Social Club opened up their car park.

November 2, 2015
Thousands flock to Dorfold Park’s Nantwich Spooktacular

Thousands flock to Dorfold Park’s Nantwich Spooktacular

Kirsty Rollings
Thousands of people flocked to Dorfold Hall Park in Nantwich for Spooktacular 2015.

Frankenstein, jesters, witches and other spooky characters of all ages converged at the event for the fancy dress competition, fairground rides, a bonfire and fireworks.

November 1, 2015
Sainsbury’s staff stage Halloween bake off for charity

Sainsbury’s staff stage Halloween bake off for charity

Staff at Nantwich Sainsbury’s store dressed up to raise money for their charity of the year, the Alzheimer’s Society.

Employees donned scary Halloween costumes and staged a Halloween bake-off with prizes for the spookiest and tastiest cakes.

November 1, 2015
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 38th annual Wistaston fireworks display.

The event took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground, off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 1, 2015