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Evo-Stik Premier report: Nantwich Town 3 Frickley Athletic 2

Evo-Stik Premier report: Nantwich Town 3 Frickley Athletic 2

By Richard Scott
A goal in the final minute of injury time by Adam Jones gave Nantwich Town a thrilling 3-2 win over Frickley Athletic.

The visitors took the lead just before half time from Gavin Allot before second half goals from an Adam Pepper penalty and Alex Meaney put the Dabbers 2-1 up.

August 30, 2014
Man in court over Nantwich and Chester house burglaries

Man in court over Nantwich and Chester house burglaries

A man has been charged following an investigation into a spate of house burglaries in the Nantwich and Chester areas.

Carl Francis Haddock, from Maes-Y-Coed, Gwersyllt, Wrexham, North Wales, was arrested on Wednesday August 20.

August 29, 2014
Nantwich singer Josh Whittaker reaches Open Mic UK regional final

Nantwich singer Josh Whittaker reaches Open Mic UK regional final

A teenage singer from Nantwich is hitting all the right notes after reaching the regional finals of the Open Mic UK competition.

Josh Whittaker, 14, was among hundreds of hopefuls who auditioned at Studio 25 in Manchester.

August 29, 2014
Nantwich cinema project nominated for national award

Nantwich cinema project nominated for national award

The community cinema scheme Nantwich Family Films @ 4 has been shortlisted for a national award.

Delighted organisers were told that the project, which screens family films each month, is a contender for “Best New Society” at the National Film Society Awards.

August 29, 2014
Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

A Nantwich Museum exhibition during the town’s Food and Drink Festival is sure to create a buzz – with the focus on bees!

The Pillory Street venue, which will be open 10.30-4.30pm during the three-day festival, has a First World War exhibition on show.

August 29, 2014
Camra three-day Nantwich Beer Festival to open – in Crewe!

Camra three-day Nantwich Beer Festival to open – in Crewe!

Beer lovers will be in heaven this weekend at the Camra Nantwich Beer festival.

The festival is now relocated and will be staged at the Railway Heritage Centre in Crewe.

August 28, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC prepare for kick off in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC prepare for kick off in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their new 2014-15 rugby campaign with a Cheshire Vase match.

They welcome Anselmians, from the Wirral, for the first round vase match on Saturday (August 30)

August 28, 2014
UKIP councillors in Crewe and Nantwich welcome Carswell defection

UKIP councillors in Crewe and Nantwich welcome Carswell defection

UKIP councillors in Crewe and Nantwich said today a Tory MP’s defection to their party is a “fantastic boost”.

Douglas Carswell (pictured) announced today he has quit as a Conservative MP for Clacton, resigned from the party and defected to UKIP.

August 28, 2014
Nantwich store boss secures Nomination jewellery offer

Nantwich store boss secures Nomination jewellery offer

A Nantwich store will be the first in South Cheshire to stock the sought after Nomination jewellery.

The hand-crafted bracelets and links made in Florence, Italy, are proving a massive hit across the UK.

August 28, 2014
Anger over A51 Reaseheath crossing after lights destroyed

Anger over A51 Reaseheath crossing after lights destroyed

Residents in Reaseheath near Nantwich are demanding action to repair a busy A51 crossing which was smashed up in an accident.

The traffic lights on the main Nantwich to Chester route near Reaseheath College were left out of action for three days.

August 28, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich athlete enjoys triple gold at Scottish Championships

Crewe & Nantwich athlete enjoys triple gold at Scottish Championships

A Crewe & Nantwich athlete has secured an amazing triple gold success in the Scottish Athletics Championships.

Fraser Ashman won his golden hat-trick golds in the discus, shot and javelin at the event in Aberdeen.

August 28, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich multiple births group earns council grant funding

Crewe and Nantwich multiple births group earns council grant funding

A new group to help Crewe & Nantwich parents cope with multiple births, has earned grant funding from Cheshire East.

The “Peapods” group was set up just a few months ago by local mums Felicity Walker, Sally Hall and Angela Lecroy.

August 27, 2014
Heart screening dates unveiled for Crewe and Nantwich teenagers

Heart screening dates unveiled for Crewe and Nantwich teenagers

Dates for life-saving heart screenings of Crewe and Nantwich youngsters have been released.

The family of tragic Nantwich teenager Matthew Dewhirst (pictured) organised the screenings to prevent other young sportsmen and women dying of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS).

August 27, 2014