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MP Edward Timpson backs HS2 hub station decision for Crewe

MP Edward Timpson backs HS2 hub station decision for Crewe

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson believes the decision to site HS2 hub station in Crewe is “fantastic”.

Conservative MP Mr Timpson says he has been pestering Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to make Crewe’s case, and to speed the project up.

October 28, 2014
Four top acts set for Nantwich “Very Best in Stand Up” next month

Four top acts set for Nantwich “Very Best in Stand Up” next month

Four top comedians will be gracing the Nantwich Civic Hall stage for the penultimate Very Best In Stand Up of 2014.

And three of the acts will be making their Nantwich debut on Friday November 7.

October 28, 2014
Nantwich wins prestigious Gold award at North West in Bloom

Nantwich wins prestigious Gold award at North West in Bloom

Nantwich has scooped a prestigious Gold award at the North West in Bloom presentation day.

And it also won an additional award for its floral bed next to Nantwich Library on Beam Street.

October 28, 2014
Man and woman rescued from Nantwich house fire

Man and woman rescued from Nantwich house fire

A man and woman were rescued from a house fire in Nantwich today (October 27)

The blaze broke out in a property on Western Avenue, Nantwich, at about 4.30pm.

October 27, 2014
Animal cruelty charges dropped against Nantwich abattoir owners

Animal cruelty charges dropped against Nantwich abattoir owners

Animal cruelty charges against directors of a Nantwich abattoir have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service due to insufficient evidence.

The decision comes just four weeks after a separate investigation into alleged horse passports irregularities at the same Red Lion abattoir was abandoned for the same reason.

October 27, 2014
Pitman Training launches “My Career Selfie” app for South Cheshire workers

Pitman Training launches “My Career Selfie” app for South Cheshire workers

A Nantwich firm has launched a new app – aimed at boosting the confidence of local employees.

Pitman Training Crewe and Nantwich is running a social media campaign to debut the new “My Career Selfie” free app.

October 27, 2014
Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is to stage half term workshops for children this week.

Nature is the topic under investigation at the workshops on Pillory Street.

October 27, 2014
Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up – FC Semtex lead the way

Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up – FC Semtex lead the way

Leaders FC Semtex maintained their lead in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 4-1 win at Ocean.

And Square One took advantage of slip ups by Railway Hotel and Sydney Arms to move into second place with a 4-1 win over Talbot.

October 27, 2014
Crewe chosen for HS2 hub station over Stoke-on-Trent

Crewe chosen for HS2 hub station over Stoke-on-Trent

Crewe is to be the site for a northern hub station for HS2, a report has finally decided.

HS2 chairman Sir David Higgins has favoured South Cheshire for the station and HS2 link north of Birmingham to the North West over Stoke-on-Trent.

October 26, 2014
Nantwich Town Youth team reach FA Youth Cup first round proper

Nantwich Town Youth team reach FA Youth Cup first round proper

Nantwich Town’s Youth Team are celebrating after reaching the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup.

The young Dabbers have won three qualifying rounds, and now face a trip to League One Rochdale Youth on Tuesday November 4.

October 26, 2014
PICTURE SPECIAL: Nantwich Spooktacular goes off with a bang at Dorfold Park

PICTURE SPECIAL: Nantwich Spooktacular goes off with a bang at Dorfold Park

These amazing pictures captured Nantwich Spooktacular in all its glory as hundreds of families enjoyed the event at Dorfold Park.

Young and old turned out in force, many in fancy Halloween dress, to enjoy fairground rides, games, entertainment, live music and much more.

October 26, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group to stage latest town pick

Nantwich Litter Group to stage latest town pick

The Nantwich Litter Group will be holding its second autumn group pick this week.

Hardy volunteers will be meeting up on Wednesday October 29 at 10am outside Nantwich Civic Hall for the latestr crackdown on litter.

October 26, 2014
Pub and bakery team up for new Farmers Market in Bunbury

Pub and bakery team up for new Farmers Market in Bunbury

A pub and bakery business are teaming up to hold regular Farmers Market and Craft Fairs in Bunbury, near Nantwich.

Tom Morrison, who runs Berry Fresh Bakery in Wrenbury, is helping to organise the event to be staged at the award-winning Yew Tree Inn in Bunbury.

October 26, 2014