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Nantwich Mayor wowed by school children’s Christmas card designs

Nantwich Mayor wowed by school children’s Christmas card designs

School children from Nantwich wowed the town’s Mayor when they flooded her with entries to a Christmas card competition.

Cllr Christine Farrall asked youngsters to put their creativity into action and design this year’s card.

December 16, 2014
Nantwich Town assistant boss Phil Eastwood leaves the club

Nantwich Town assistant boss Phil Eastwood leaves the club

Nantwich Town assistant manager Phil Eastwood has left the club, citing personal reasons.

Eastwood joined the club in the summer of 2013 as first team coach when Danny Johnson took over as manager at the Weaver Stadium.

December 15, 2014
Drink driver jailed for 7 years for killing Tarporley dad David Dutton

Drink driver jailed for 7 years for killing Tarporley dad David Dutton

A drink driver was jailed for seven years today after she killed a dad as he walked home from a pub in Tarporley, near Nantwich.

Samantha Roberts, 25, was found guilty of death by careless driving after her car smashed into David Dutton and his son Gavin.

December 15, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 39-22 at home to Stratford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 39-22 at home to Stratford

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts have their season back on track with this fine win over a tough Stratford outfit.

And director of rugby Andy Brown feels the Vagrants side can only improve as they strive to move up in Midlands 1 West.

December 15, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Scores of fun-loving Santas ran around Nantwich town centre to help raise charity cash in the annual Nantwich Santa Dash.

And the “Rudolph family” deservedly won the best dressed competition as they consisted of a Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, sleigh and three reindeer!

December 15, 2014
‘The Ultimate Christmas Party’ rocks Nantwich music fans

‘The Ultimate Christmas Party’ rocks Nantwich music fans

By Jonathan White
‘The Ultimate Christmas Party: Through The Decades’ took place at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Men on stilts entertained the audience by performing tricks before the music started.

December 15, 2014
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, panto at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, panto at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I can still remember the excitement of going to see a panto when I was a child.

And on Saturday night I was lucky enough to go to the opening night of “Jack and the Beanstalk” at The Lyceum in Crewe.

December 14, 2014
Aaron Burns brace earns Nantwich Town 2-2 draw at Stamford

Aaron Burns brace earns Nantwich Town 2-2 draw at Stamford

By Richard Scott
A clinically taken brace from Aaron Burns wasn’t enough to give Nantwich Town a second victory in as many games.

The Dabbers dominated throughout, but hosts Stamford came from behind twice to steal a point.

December 14, 2014
Developers of new Audlem housing pay tribute to father and son

Developers of new Audlem housing pay tribute to father and son

A father and son have been honoured by developers of a new South Cheshire housing scheme.

Wulvern and Seddon, who are behind the 10-bungalow Emberton Place project in Audlem, have unveiled a plaque dedicated to two of the village’s most cherished residents.

December 12, 2014
Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band stage Christmas concerts

Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band stage Christmas concerts

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers annual Christmas Carol Concert takes place this Saturday December 13.

It will be held from 3pm at St Stephen’s Methodist Church, Gainsborough Road, Crewe.

December 12, 2014
Hands Off Wistaston group urge residents to fight Harlequin plan

Hands Off Wistaston group urge residents to fight Harlequin plan

Campaigners are calling on Wistaston residents to voice their concerns about proposed housing north of Wistaston Green Road to the planning inspector before it’s too late.

Harlequin, property developers based in Liverpool, have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to consider their application to build 150 houses on land off Wistaston Green Road, Wistaston.

December 12, 2014
Plans unveiled for Nantwich Alzheimer’s 200 cycle challenge

Plans unveiled for Nantwich Alzheimer’s 200 cycle challenge

A British Transport Police officer is putting the wheels in motion for his next Nantwich charity cycle ride – which saw him raise more than £20,000 for Alzheimer’s Society in 2014.

Darren Greatbanks, who lost his dad Mike to Alzheimer’s in April this year, held the Alzheimer’s 100 cycle ride at the beginning of Dementia Awareness Week in May.

December 11, 2014
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold “delighted” at fair play award

Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold “delighted” at fair play award

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold said he is delighted the Northern Premier League has recognised the way the Dabbers play.

Nantwich were awarded with the Northern Premier League Fair Play award for November.

December 11, 2014