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Nantwich town centre “chuggers” face crackdown

Nantwich town centre “chuggers” face crackdown

Nuisance street “chuggers” in Nantwich are facing a crackdown, council bosses have claimed.

It follows a number of complaints from shoppers and visitors in the town about aggressive ‘hard sells’ by some fundraisers.

December 11, 2014
Police helicopter helps trace missing Nantwich man in fields

Police helicopter helps trace missing Nantwich man in fields

A missing person was found in Nantwich after an extensive police search.

The force helicopter was heard above the Stapeley and Audlem Road area of the town for around an hour late last night (December 10).

December 11, 2014
Nantwich Town earn vital 2-0 win at home to Barwell

Nantwich Town earn vital 2-0 win at home to Barwell

Two late goals helped Nantwich Town to a much-needed victory over Barwell in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.

Strikes by Mark Winslade and Steve Jones earned the Dabbers a crucial three points at the Weaver Stadium.

December 10, 2014
Nantwich carols concert celebrates 25 years of Marie Curie group

Nantwich carols concert celebrates 25 years of Marie Curie group

A concert is being staged in Nantwich to celebrate 25 years of the South Cheshire Support Group of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The group, started by Ray Stafford, is the longest-established, continuously-running support group in the country.

December 10, 2014
Nantwich councillor blasts Cheshire East for blocking Local Plan motion

Nantwich councillor blasts Cheshire East for blocking Local Plan motion

Independent councillors say a motion calling for Cheshire East Council leaders to quit over the Local Plan fiasco has been blocked.

Councillor Arthur Moran, of Nantwich North, and Cllr Brendan Murphy constructed the motion to be tabled at a full council meeting this Thursday.

December 10, 2014
Council-run respite care homes in South Cheshire earn 12-month reprieve

Council-run respite care homes in South Cheshire earn 12-month reprieve

Council-run respite care homes serving Nantwich residents have been given a 12-month reprieve.

The future of Lincoln House in Crewe looked in doubt as Cheshire East Council looks to the independent sector to provide future care.

December 10, 2014
Almost 50 illegal weapons handed in during Cheshire Police amnesty

Almost 50 illegal weapons handed in during Cheshire Police amnesty

Almost 50 illegal weapons including rifles and pistols were handed in during a Cheshire Police two-week weapons amnesty.

In total, 46 weapons were handed over – with more than a quarter of them in Congleton, and two in Crewe and seven in Chester. No weapons were submitted in Nantwich.

December 9, 2014
Nantwich to host traditional Christmas market on December 13

Nantwich to host traditional Christmas market on December 13

Nantwich will host a traditional Christmas market in the town square this Saturday December 13.

There will be a range of stalls selling alternative vintage and handmade items, clothing and decorations at the market.

December 9, 2014
Cheshire High Sheriff pays tribute to Nantwich Museum volunteers

Cheshire High Sheriff pays tribute to Nantwich Museum volunteers

High Sheriff of Cheshire Susan Sellers visited Nantwich Museum to pay tribute to the work of volunteers.

Mrs Sellers met volunteers and said without them, the Pillory Street venue would not survive.

December 9, 2014
Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner appeal hits £250,000

Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner appeal hits £250,000

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity at Leighton Hospital has reached £250,000 in its MRI Scanner Appeal.

Charity bosses say they have been “overwhelmed” by the response to their latest appeal.

December 9, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 40-23 by local rivals Stoke-on-Trent

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 40-23 by local rivals Stoke-on-Trent

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a Jeckyll and Hyde performance in their defeat at Stoke-on-Trent, according to director of rugby Andy Brown.

Crewe scored four tries, secured a bonus point, and at times played their best rugby of the season.

December 9, 2014
Nantwich Saturday Night Dancers raise £1,000 for leukaemia research

Nantwich Saturday Night Dancers raise £1,000 for leukaemia research

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Saturday Night Sequence Dancers have raised another £1,000 for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

The dance group raises money for two charities each year.

December 9, 2014
Free Christmas party in Crewe and Nantwich for 400 residents

Free Christmas party in Crewe and Nantwich for 400 residents

Four hundred over 50s residents in Crewe and Nantwich have enjoyed a free Christmas party thanks to support and donations from local organisations.

Two parties, each for 200 people, are being staged with local schoolchildren helping serve up their tasty meals.

December 8, 2014