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“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

A local rugby derby erupted into controversy when Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were reduced to just 10-men against Stoke – and still held out to win easily.

The Vagrants side received four yellow cards in a 10-minute period in the second half, leaving them with 11 against Stoke’s 15 players.

March 30, 2015
Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final

Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final

Rising Sun have reached the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup Final.

They won their semi-final 6-3 at Bank Corner, Graham Maskery netting a hat-trick and other goals from Steve Pattinson (2), and Damien Sloan.

March 30, 2015
Nantwich folk honoured in Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich folk honoured in Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards

Volunteers and community helpers in Nantwich were rewarded at the town Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards.

Scores of people gathered at Nantwich Civic Hall for the awards which preceded the annual mayor’s charity dance.

March 30, 2015
PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper

PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper

By Richard Scott
PJ Hudson’s late winner gave Nantwich Town a crucial victory over the league’s basement club Belper Town.

Hudson picked up a knock down by Nicky Platt before shooting through the legs of Dan Haystead to give Nantwich all three points.

March 29, 2015
RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal

RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal

RBS and Co-operative Bank staff in Nantwich are helping to raise thousands of pounds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

The Nantwich and Sandbach have been running activities to help raise funds for the appeal, including a sponsored walk by staff, families and friends.

March 28, 2015
Applewood Independent strikes Nantwich Town deal

Applewood Independent strikes Nantwich Town deal

Nantwich Town has agreed a new commercial partnership with Applewood Independent.

The Nantwich-based family firm of independent financial advisers has become a platinum partner to the football club.

March 28, 2015
Tributes paid to Nantwich farmer killed in slurry pit accident

Tributes paid to Nantwich farmer killed in slurry pit accident

Nantwich’s devastated farming community has paid tribute to Andrew Huntbach, who died after falling into a slurry pit.

Mr Huntbach was pulled clear of the pit by colleagues at Hollin Green Farm on Hollingreen Lane, between Aston and Audlem.

March 27, 2015
South Cheshire accountants Alextra launch cloud software

South Cheshire accountants Alextra launch cloud software

A South Cheshire accountants is launching a new cloud-based programme for customers.

Alextra says Xero will transform the way many local businesses in the area do their accounts.

March 27, 2015
Nantwich fireman honoured for ‘exemplary service’

Nantwich fireman honoured for ‘exemplary service’

A Nantwich fireman was one of 19 in Cheshire to be honoured with a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Kevin Smith, based at the Beam Street fire station in the town, was among those hailed by Chief Fire Officer Paul Hancock at a ceremony.

March 27, 2015
Man, 37, dies after slurry pit fall near Nantwich

Man, 37, dies after slurry pit fall near Nantwich

A man who fell into a slurry pit near Nantwich has died.

The incident happened on land at a farm off Hollingreen Lane, in Brindley, near Nantwich.

March 26, 2015
New signs and sculpture to be unveiled at Nantwich Lake

New signs and sculpture to be unveiled at Nantwich Lake

People are being invited to a day of celebration at Nantwich Lake to see new information signs and a swan sculpture unveiled.

The event, from 11am to 3pm on Tuesday April 7, has been organised by Cheshire East Council with the help of Ansa Environmental Services Limited, the RSPCA and The Dogs Trust.

March 26, 2015
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream fined after worker’s finger was severed

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream fined after worker’s finger was severed

A well-known ice cream maker in Cheshire has been fined for safety failings after a worker’s finger was cut off by a fruit feeder machine.

Tattenhall Dairy Products Ltd, which operates at Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after the incident at Drumlan Hall Farm in August 2013.

March 26, 2015
St Anne’s gasworks in Nantwich to be developed after £400k bill waived

St Anne’s gasworks in Nantwich to be developed after £400k bill waived

A derelict gasworks in Nantwich used as a town car park will be built on after ministers waived a £400,000 bill owed by Cheshire East Council.

The St Anne’s Lane Gasworks, off Welsh Row, has stood derelict for a quarter of a century, and used by many residents and local employees as a car park.

March 26, 2015