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US family uncover grisly deaths of Nantwich ancestors

US family uncover grisly deaths of Nantwich ancestors

An American couple visited Nantwich to discover how their descendants had met their tragic deaths!

Russ Crockett and his wife Janet, from Utah, USA, visited the town’s museum to uncover the grisly past.

January 28, 2015
Sound village school in Nantwich one of best in country

Sound village school in Nantwich one of best in country

Staff and students at Sound and District Primary are celebrating after SATS results put the school among the best in the country.

The school, on Whitchurch Road in Sound near Nantwich, is in the top 14% of all primary schools in Britain for all subjects.

January 28, 2015
The Cat community radio sets FM launch for February 14

The Cat community radio sets FM launch for February 14

The Cat Community Radio Station is to begin broadcasting on 107.9FM on Saturday February 14.

The radio station is the first in the history of Crewe and Nantwich to be awarded a full time FM licence.

January 27, 2015
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society new members appeal

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society new members appeal

An appeal has gone out to attract new members to the South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society.

The group, which meets and performs in Wistaston Memorial Hall, is free to join and play regularly throughout the year.

January 27, 2015
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson welcomes Cheshire crime rate drop

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson welcomes Cheshire crime rate drop

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed new statistics which show a drop in crime rates in Cheshire.

Latest figures from the independent Office for National Statistics (ONS) show since 2010 recorded crime in Cheshire has fallen by 19 per cent.

January 27, 2015
New Nantwich Town role is perfect, says Wayne Goodison

New Nantwich Town role is perfect, says Wayne Goodison

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s new assistant manager Wayne Goodison believes his role at the Weaver Stadium fits him perfectly.

Goodison made his debut in the dugout alongside Danny Johnson and first team coach Nigel Deeley when they welcomed Wayne’s former club Trafford to South Cheshire.

January 27, 2015
Police hunt man after terrifying South Cheshire sex attack

Police hunt man after terrifying South Cheshire sex attack

A woman was grabbed and subjected to an attempted sex attack near a South Cheshire supermarket.

The victim, 37, was grabbed from behind close to Tesco in Crewe by her attacker on Sunday night.

January 26, 2015
Railway Hotel win top of the table clash in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Railway Hotel win top of the table clash in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Railway Hotel cemented their bid for the Premier Division title with a thumping win over rivals FC Semtex.

Railway hammered their nearest challengers 5-1 with goals from Lee Mellor, Jez Tagg, Matt Cope, J J Bailey and Karl Gibbs.

January 26, 2015
Norovirus outbreak forces Leighton Hospital visitor crackdown

Norovirus outbreak forces Leighton Hospital visitor crackdown

Leighton Hospital chiefs are restricting visitors as they battle an outbreak of the winter Norovirus bug.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) said restrictions are now in place on all adult wards at Leighton Hospital.

January 26, 2015
Holly Holy Day organisers hail ‘best ever’ Battle of Nantwich

Holly Holy Day organisers hail ‘best ever’ Battle of Nantwich

Organisers of Holly Holy Day in Nantwich have paid tribute to volunteers who helped make the event the most successful ever.

Thousands flocked into town, despite the roadworks and traffic problems, to enjoy what many believe was the biggest ever staged in its 43 years.

January 26, 2015
Nantwich Town held to goalless stalemate by Trafford

Nantwich Town held to goalless stalemate by Trafford

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town could not break through a stubborn Trafford defence and had to settle for a point in a goalless draw at the Weaver Stadium.

It was the first time Nantwich have failed to score in a home match since the visit of Grantham Town in September.

January 25, 2015
Picture special – Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich

Picture special – Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands poured into Nantwich to enjoy the Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre in the town centre and Mill Island.

And organisers The Holly Holy Day Society say the event, held in conjunction with the Sealed Knot society, was one of the most successful ever.

January 25, 2015
Council Leader Michael Jones “sorry” for Nantwich roadworks chaos

Council Leader Michael Jones “sorry” for Nantwich roadworks chaos

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones today apologised to Nantwich residents caught up in the traffic chaos gripping the town.

Cllr Jones and Nantwich South and Stapeley Cllr Peter Groves told Nantwichnews they were “sorry” after a flood of complaints about roadworks causing massive delays on Holly Holy Day.

January 24, 2015