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Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

A pub in Nantwich is to stage a family fun day to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Staff and customers at The Rifleman pub on James Hall Street are planning the event for August 10.

July 16, 2014
21 suspected Cheshire paedophiles arrested in national swoop

21 suspected Cheshire paedophiles arrested in national swoop

Twenty-one suspected online paedophiles have been arrested across Cheshire as part of a national police operation.

Cheshire Police joined 44 other forces in the six-month Operation Notarise, which led to the arrest of 660 suspected paedophiles.

July 16, 2014
Wistaston campaigners blast Gladman’s new Witters Field plan

Wistaston campaigners blast Gladman’s new Witters Field plan

Campaigners in Wistaston hit out at a developer’s second application to build 300 homes on village land known as “Witters Field”.

They spoke out after Gladman Developments Ltd submitted the second application for the land off Church Lane.

July 16, 2014
Crewe Vagrants U9s win thrilling cricket cup final in Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants U9s win thrilling cricket cup final in Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants Under 9s triumphed in dramatic style over Aston in the South Cheshire cricket cup final in Nantwich.

Needing just three runs from three balls, young Jack Hayter smashed a boundary to secure victory by the narrowest of margins.

July 16, 2014
Hot air balloon over Nantwich aborts Wistaston landing

Hot air balloon over Nantwich aborts Wistaston landing

A hot air balloon which flew over Nantwich and Wistaston seemed to be forced to abort its landing, according to eye witnesses.

These pictures, taken by reader Jonathan White, show the balloon passing near Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich youngsters to get CRY screening for killer heart defect

Nantwich youngsters to get CRY screening for killer heart defect

Scores of Nantwich youngsters are to be screened for a deadly heart condition in memory of tragic Matthew Dewhirst.

The 17-year-old, who lived in Nantwich and Crewe, collapsed and died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) during a rugby training session.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich Show organisers to stage volunteers meeting

Nantwich Show organisers to stage volunteers meeting

Organisers of the Nantwich Show are staging a briefing event for any one who wants to volunteer at this year’s event.

The annual show, one of the biggest events in Nantwich’s calendar, takes place at the Dorfold Park showground near Acton on July 30

July 15, 2014
Nantwich Town Council against Hack Green travellers site plan

Nantwich Town Council against Hack Green travellers site plan

Nantwich councillors have agreed to oppose controversial plans to turn a nearby former RAF camp into a site for travellers.

The plans are to change the use of land at the old Hack Green camp off Coole Lane in Austerson, near Nantwich, to provide nine yards for 10 Showpeople families.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich Mayor calls for Christmas Lights “summit” with Crewe

Nantwich Mayor calls for Christmas Lights “summit” with Crewe

The Mayor of Nantwich has called for a Christmas Lights “clear the air” summit with her Crewe Town Council counterpart.

Cllr Christine Farrall’s request to meet with Crewe Mayor Cllr Pam Minshull is the latest twist in the “fairylightsgate” controversy.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson calls on fans’ support

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson calls on fans’ support

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hopes the fans who watched the Crewe Alexandra clash will help boost attendances this season.
Johnson, speaking of his pride in the way his team played, feels the impressive 1,224 Weaver Stadium crowd could spark bigger attendances when the 2014-15 campaign kicks off in a month’s time.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich school team boosted by Crewe Golf Club donation

Nantwich school team boosted by Crewe Golf Club donation

Golfers have been pitching in for a year – to help raise cash for a Nantwich school football team.

Crewe Golf Club Ladies have been fundraising at golf events, raffles and coffee mornings to help support several sports related community projects in the area.

July 14, 2014
South Cheshire tyre fitter chosen for Michelin UK academy

South Cheshire tyre fitter chosen for Michelin UK academy

A South Cheshire tyre fitter is among 10 chosen across the UK for a new Michelin academy scheme.

The Professionals Academy Car Tyre Retail Programme aims to transform tyre fitters into the next generation expert technicians.

July 14, 2014
Societies Spectacular to be staged in Nantwich town square

Societies Spectacular to be staged in Nantwich town square

Nantwich town square will host the annual Societies Spectacular event this weekend.

Club and society members across the borough will be in the square between 10am and 2pm on Saturday July 19.

July 14, 2014