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Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

New images show how the £10.6 million Crewe Engineering & Design UTC could breath new life into the community’s 14-18 year old sector.

The UTC campus, due to open to students in September 2016, also has a new Principal David Terry.

September 16, 2015
Man Utd legend Mickey Thomas at Nantwich sportsman’s dinner

Man Utd legend Mickey Thomas at Nantwich sportsman’s dinner

There are a few remaining tickets for the Nantwich Town Sportsman’s dinner with former Welsh international Mickey Thomas.

“An Evening with Mickey Thomas” will feature the former Manchester United, Stoke City and Wrexham Legend as guest speaker at the club’s annual dinner.

September 15, 2015
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

No second Muller Homes inquiry as Stapeley decision looms

Campaigners are urging Secretary of State Greg Clark to put “residents before profits” when deciding on the controversial Muller Homes appeal in Nantwich.

Mr Clark has now written to interested parties, stating there will not be a second public inquiry into the application by Muller.

September 15, 2015
Broomhall and Sound to celebrate new £125,000 community room

Broomhall and Sound to celebrate new £125,000 community room

Villagers are being invited to celebrate the opening of the new-look Broomhall and Sound Community Centre near Nantwich.

The £125,000 project was put together to build an annexe to Broomhall and Sound Methodist Chapel, originally built in 1838.

September 15, 2015
Nantwich teenager impresses at UK dressage championships

Nantwich teenager impresses at UK dressage championships

Passionate horse rider Hannah Vincent is making a name for herself after impressing at the British Dressage Under 25 Championship.

Hannah, from Nantwich, was a key member of the North West team which finished third at the competition and she also finished 15th in the individual standings.

September 14, 2015
Danny Griggs rues “soft goal” in Nantwich Town FA Cup loss

Danny Griggs rues “soft goal” in Nantwich Town FA Cup loss

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town coach Danny Griggs said they were made to pay for giving away a “soft goal” in their FA Cup defeat.

The Dabbers were beaten 1-0 away at Spalding United in the first qualifying round.

September 14, 2015
Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 20th annual community duck race and children’s model boat race in Wistaston.

The event, sponsored by Wistaston Community Council and Crewe Movie Makers, was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Rachel Astbury and her attendant Chelsea Horne.

September 14, 2015
Willaston White Star progress in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup

Willaston White Star progress in Cheshire FA Sunday Cup

Willaston White Star are through to second round of the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup with a 3-1 win away to Sale FC.

Henry Blundell, Kyle Gregory and Sydney Otto scored the goals to send White Star through.

September 14, 2015
Packed Nantwich Civic Hall enjoy Meet the Beatles night

Packed Nantwich Civic Hall enjoy Meet the Beatles night

Hundreds of fans of the Fab Four packed into Nantwich Civic Hall for a night of Beatles-mania!

More than 400 tickets were sold as the hall welcomed a sell-out audience to watch tribute band, Meet The Beatles.

September 13, 2015
Nantwich Town suffer shock defeat in FA Cup qualifying round

Nantwich Town suffer shock defeat in FA Cup qualifying round

Nantwich Town were on the wrong end of an FA Cup shock after being knocked out by Spalding United.

The Dabbers were beaten by the only goal of the game after the hosts pounced on a defensive error.

September 13, 2015
Afford Bond peaks challenge raises £11,000 for Kidney Research UK

Afford Bond peaks challenge raises £11,000 for Kidney Research UK

Workers at a Nantwich finance firm raised more than £11,000 for Kidney Research UK after tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge.

Employees at Afford Bond, on Wellington Road, walked 23 miles on a circular route over three peaks with more than 5,000ft of ascent in just 12 hours!

September 13, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital away win at Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital away win at Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick-started their season with a fine 40-29 away win at Walsall.

Head coach Andy Dudley made 10 changes to the 1sts squad of 18 after last week’s opening league game defeat.

September 13, 2015
Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich is throwing open its doors for good causes later this month.

The firm is supporting Working Families’ National Work Life Week (September 21-25), and
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

September 12, 2015