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‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic Hall will be stepping back in time to the golden era of the 1950s and 1960s.

A special “Shake, Rattle and Roll” musical event will bring the sounds of the two decades to life on May 9.

April 17, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson hails “best” moment as manager

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson has hailed the victory over Whitby as one of the best moments in his managerial career.

Goals from Steve Jones and Ben Harrison sealed all three points for the Dabbers and ensured their safety in the league.

April 16, 2015
Two Nantwich care homes named in top 20 North West

Two Nantwich care homes named in top 20 North West

Two Nantwich care homes have been named in the top 20 in the North West.

Woodeaves Residential Care Home was named as the 15th top recommended care home – making it the top most recommended in Nantwich.

April 16, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice red bus “Frock Stop” back in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice red bus “Frock Stop” back in Nantwich

The St Luke’s Hospice red London bus will be visiting Nantwich again – and opening as a ladies boutique!

The hospice’s ‘The Frock Stop’ is filled with ladies clothing and accessories.

April 16, 2015
Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town secure Northern Premier League status with win

Nantwich Town’s battling victory over Whitby Town at the Weaver Stadium has secured their Evo-Stik Premier League status.

The Dabbers secured a dramatic 2-1 win with late Steve Jones and Ben Harrison goals to move clear of the relegation zone.

April 15, 2015
150 Nantwich men attend free PSA prostate test event

150 Nantwich men attend free PSA prostate test event

More than 150 men attended a free prostate testing session held in Nantwich, say organisers.

The event was staged by Leighton Hospital Prostate Support Group at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 14, 2015
Argos outlet to open in Sainsbury’s Nantwich store

Argos outlet to open in Sainsbury’s Nantwich store

A new Argos outlet looks set to open in Nantwich, inside the current Sainsbury’s store on Middlewich Road.

The plans emerged at a Nantwich Town Council meeting after Sainsbury’s applied for permission to install new illuminated signs and change existing ones.

April 14, 2015
Nantwich Town defeat at Blyth “cruel”, says Griggs

Nantwich Town defeat at Blyth “cruel”, says Griggs

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town player-coach Danny Griggs said the team was “gutted” by the last-gasp defeat at Blyth Spartans.

And now the Dabbers have to pick themselves up for the visit of Whitby Town to the Weaver Stadium tonight (April 14).

April 14, 2015
Nantwich tourism boost with new ‘coach-friendly status’

Nantwich tourism boost with new ‘coach-friendly status’

Nantwich has been awarded “coach friendly status” by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

It could provide a big boost to the town’s tourism trade, with many travel companies now able to promote Nantwich as a destination for coach trips and tours.

April 14, 2015
Nantwich Mayor charity quiz set for Civic Hall

Nantwich Mayor charity quiz set for Civic Hall

The Nantwich Town Mayor charity quiz will take place later this month.

Teams of six are invited to take part in the event on Friday April 24 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 13, 2015
35 candidates fight for 12 seats in Nantwich Town Council election

35 candidates fight for 12 seats in Nantwich Town Council election

Candidates battling for election to Nantwich Town Council have been announced.

Twelve councillors in all will be voted in on May 7 – seven to represent Nantwich and West Ward, and five to represent Nantwich South.

April 13, 2015
FC Semtex and NHB make Crewe Regional Presidents Cup final

FC Semtex and NHB make Crewe Regional Presidents Cup final

FC Semtex and NHB have made it through to the final of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Presidents Cup.

FC Semtex won their semi-final 1-0 against Railway Hotel, with Danny Roberts scoring the only goal in the first half.

April 13, 2015
Ram raiders drag cashpoint machine through Nantwich shop window

Ram raiders drag cashpoint machine through Nantwich shop window

Raiders tried to drag a cashpoint machine out of a Nantwich store after ramming the front with a land rover.

The crooks attached a heavy-duty 20ft chain to the machine in the Stapeley Co-operative store on Cronkinson estate.

April 13, 2015