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Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrests for suspected drink driving were made in Nantwich during a summer crackdown.

Only Crewe (14), Congleton (10) and Knutsford (10) saw more in East Cheshire during a campaign which has seen more arrests made compared to 2013.

July 31, 2014
Wybunbury man guilty of falsely claiming £8,000 benefits

Wybunbury man guilty of falsely claiming £8,000 benefits

A man from Wybunbury near Nantwich has admitted fraudulently claiming more than £8,000 in benefits while secretly drawing on his company pension.

Jack Parker, 63, of School Bank, Wybunbury, pleaded guilty to failing to notify of a change in his circumstances that would affect his entitlement to housing benefit, Council Tax benefit and jobseekers’ allowance.

July 30, 2014
Picture special at another successful Nantwich Agricultural Show

Picture special at another successful Nantwich Agricultural Show

Thousands of visitors descended on Nantwich to enjoy one the best Nantwich Agricultural Shows for years.

For once the weather was kind – and organisers made the most of it by staging a fantastic event on the Showground at Dorfold Park.

July 30, 2014
Match report: Nantwich Town 1 AFC Telford United 1

Match report: Nantwich Town 1 AFC Telford United 1

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town earned a 1-1 draw with Conference Premier side AFC Telford United at the Weaver Stadium in their latest pre-season friendly.

The Dabbers took the lead just after the hour mark through Steve Jones.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich Bookshop stars on “Million Dollar Intern” this week

Nantwich Bookshop stars on “Million Dollar Intern” this week

Nantwich Bookshop is set to feature in an episode of the new TV show “Million Dollar Intern” this week.

The new reality series sees ambitious business executives act as interns in local firms.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich pupils raise £2,400 for hospice and Macmillan Cancer

Nantwich pupils raise £2,400 for hospice and Macmillan Cancer

Enterprising pupils from a Nantwich primary school have helped raise £2,400 for two life-saving charities.

Each class at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School was given a £5 budget with the aim of raising as much money as possible.

July 30, 2014
Lyceum Theatre lines up summer fun for Nantwich youngsters

Lyceum Theatre lines up summer fun for Nantwich youngsters

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters on school breaks can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.

Children’s shows begin with Angelina Ballerina on July 31.

July 30, 2014
Willaston teenager lands East Africa Gap Medics work placement

Willaston teenager lands East Africa Gap Medics work placement

By Jonathan White
A Willaston school pupil has landed a work placement with a difference.

Rhiannon Owen, 16, is heading to Tanzania in East Africa and is currently raising funds for the three-week trip.

July 29, 2014
Woman killed after being hit by train between Nantwich and Wrenbury

Woman killed after being hit by train between Nantwich and Wrenbury

A woman has been killed after being hit by a train on the line between Nantwich and Wrenbury.

The incident happened on the Shrewsbury to Crewe lineclose to Sound Lane, British Transport Police have confirmed.

July 29, 2014
Nantwich all set for International Cheese Awards and annual Show

Nantwich all set for International Cheese Awards and annual Show

It’s all things cheese in Nantwich today – as hundreds from around the world compete at the International Cheese Awards.

A giant marquee set up on Dorfold Park showground is hosting the world’s biggest cheese competition.

July 29, 2014
CANTA stages summer school for German, Italian and Spanish friends

CANTA stages summer school for German, Italian and Spanish friends

Crewe and Nantwich Twinning Association (CANTA) have celebrated an English language summer school for residents from friendship towns in Europe.

Fifteen students from Bischofsheim in Germany, Lecco in Italy, and Alcazar de San Juan in Spain, enjoyed the hot South Cheshire weather as they came to improve their conversational English.

July 28, 2014
Boffey sisters finish “30k for 30 years” in honour of brother Will

Boffey sisters finish “30k for 30 years” in honour of brother Will

By Jonathan White
Nantwich sisters Emma and Tricia Boffey have completed a “30k for 30 years” run in honour of their tragic brother.

Will Boffey died in 2007 from acute myeloid leukaemia. His sisters completed a 30k run on the date that would have been his 30th birthday.

July 28, 2014
Cheshire Police officers receive honours at Chief Constable awards

Cheshire Police officers receive honours at Chief Constable awards

Cheshire Police officers have been rewarded at the annual Chief Constable′s Awards night.

Medals were given to officers for good conduct and 20 years′ service, while newly promoted sergeants were welcomed into new posts.

July 28, 2014