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Nantwich Museum stages tech styles exhibition

Nantwich Museum stages tech styles exhibition

A tech styles exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum.

Inspired by Quarry Bank Mill, the exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery and will run until June 13.

March 23, 2015
Feature: Cheshire East ‘Fairerpower’ scheme – winner or election gimmick?

Feature: Cheshire East ‘Fairerpower’ scheme – winner or election gimmick?

By Sara Royle
It’s been a big week for Michael Jones, Conservative leader of Cheshire East Council.

His party has just announced their pre-election Budget, promising personal allowance increases and help-to-buy ISAs.

March 23, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC overcame relegation-threatened Old Silhillians 31-30 in a classic encounter.

Crewe started well with the forwards setting a good platform in the hosts’ 22 for the first 15 minutes.

March 23, 2015
Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Recorded rape cases against adults and children in Cheshire has risen to almost 300 a year, latest statistics show.

There were 175 recorded rape offences against adults in the county in 2013-14, according to the Rape Monitoring Group.

March 23, 2015
Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Rushall Olympic

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town remain perilously close to the Evo-Stik Premier League relegation zone after a home defeat by Rushall Olympic.

A long shot by Aaron Williams in the 41st minute was enough for the visitors at the Weaver Stadium.

March 22, 2015
Rotary Club of Nantwich celebrates 81st anniversary

Rotary Club of Nantwich celebrates 81st anniversary

Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall joined the Rotary Club of Nantwich to celebrate its 81st anniversary.

More than 130 Rotarians and guests attended the celebration at Nantwich Town FC.

March 22, 2015
Councillors raise traffic fears over Shavington road closure

Councillors raise traffic fears over Shavington road closure

Councillors in Shavington fear the closure of a main road in the village for 10 weeks will cause chaos in surrounding streets.

Work on the new spine road between the A500 roundabout and Gresty Bridge will mean the closure of the road in May.

March 22, 2015
BSA Vintage Motorcycle event set for Wrenbury

BSA Vintage Motorcycle event set for Wrenbury

A BSA Vintage Motorcycle Camping weekend will take place in Wrenbury in May.

More than 30 vintage motorcycles are likely to attend the annual event the Cotton Arms, near Nantwich, May 8-10.

March 22, 2015
Five Nantwich people in carbon monoxide poisoning scare

Five Nantwich people in carbon monoxide poisoning scare

Five people from a house in Nantwich were rushed to hospital amid fears of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The alarm was raised at a house on Manor Road North shortly before 11pm last night (March 20).

March 21, 2015
More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

Many more people caught the eclipse event in South Cheshire, with these just a selection of pictures.

The partial eclipse, about 90% covering the sun, was at its height at around 9.30am yesterday (March 20).

March 21, 2015
Totally Take That tribute act to perform in Nantwich

Totally Take That tribute act to perform in Nantwich

Pop legends Take That will be in Nantwich next month.

Totally Take That, one of the most successful tribute bands to Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard, will be performing live at Residence in Nantwich.

March 20, 2015
Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Thousands of people downed tools across South Cheshire to catch glimpse of the solar eclipse today.

But this hang-glider had the best view in the skies above Nantwich, as this amazing picture shows.

March 20, 2015
Crewe Tyre & Exhaust celebrates 30 years in business

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust celebrates 30 years in business

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust Ltd is celebrating 30 years in business.

The company, based on Derby Street, has served thousands of customers with major brands of tyres and exhausts.

March 20, 2015