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Vodafone bosses say “sorry” to unhappy Nantwich customers

Vodafone bosses say “sorry” to unhappy Nantwich customers

Bosses at Vodafone today said “sorry” to hundreds of Nantwich customers for network problems plaguing the town.

They admitted problems have been caused by water damage to a local mast serving the CW5 postcode area.

July 8, 2014
First World War Cheshire East concert set for Lyceum

First World War Cheshire East concert set for Lyceum

A commemorative concert for fallen heroes of South Cheshire is to be held 100 years after the start of the First World War.

Called “Crewe Reflects – a Commemorative Concert”, it includes a premiere of new work combining original music, film and writing.

July 8, 2014
Cheshire Blades FC fun day at Peacock pub, Nantwich

Cheshire Blades FC fun day at Peacock pub, Nantwich

Cheshire Blades FC are to stage a family fun day at its training base in Nantwich this weekend.

The event takes place on fields behind The Peacock pub in Willaston, from 12pm until 4.30pm.

July 8, 2014
Angry Nantwich Vodafone customers hit out at network problems

Angry Nantwich Vodafone customers hit out at network problems

Furious Vodafone customers in Nantwich have called on the mobile phone provider to improve its service in the area.

Many have tweeted this week that they have been without a network signal, some for several days.

July 8, 2014
Cheshire East Council blames drainage workers for road sign blunder

Cheshire East Council blames drainage workers for road sign blunder

Crewe and Nantwich highways chiefs say a road sign spelling blunder was caused by drainage workers.

Residents noticed this botched spelling outside Mablins Lane Primary School, in Leighton, Crewe.

July 7, 2014
Nantwich councillor calls on Cheshire East to share £900,000 “savings”

Nantwich councillor calls on Cheshire East to share £900,000 “savings”

A Nantwich councillor has called on Cheshire East Council to give back part of a £900,000 annual saving to town and parish councils.

Cllr Arthur Moran believes extra services and facilities taken on by Nantwich Town Council has helped Cheshire East.

July 7, 2014
Fire crews and public save cow from River Weaver near Nantwich

Fire crews and public save cow from River Weaver near Nantwich

Members of the public joined fire crews in rescuing a small cow from drowning in the River Weaver near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Over Road, in Church Minshull.

July 7, 2014
Residents raise fears over Hack Green travellers’ site plan near Nantwich

Residents raise fears over Hack Green travellers’ site plan near Nantwich

Residents are fighting plans to turn a former RAF camp near Nantwich into a travellers’ camp.

If given the go ahead, it would see the Hack Green RAF Camp on Coole Lane, Austerson, turned into nine large acre-size plot for travelling Showpeople’s families.

July 7, 2014
Paintings of Nantwich pupils on display at town museum

Paintings of Nantwich pupils on display at town museum

The amazing artistic talents of Nantwich school children are on display at the town’s museum for another week.

Paintings like this “Nantwich Market” Picasso style by a Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School Year 5 pupil make up the “SkoolsFest 14” exhibition in the Millennium Gallery.

July 6, 2014
South Cheshire Macmillan Cancer Unit volunteers honoured

South Cheshire Macmillan Cancer Unit volunteers honoured

Volunteers at Nantwich’s local Macmillan Cancer Unit have won a national award for their long service in supporting cancer sufferers.

Gill Pass and Lorna Lakey were presented with a Bronze Five-Year Service Award for their time at Leighton Hospital’s Macmillan centre by Mayor Pam Minshall and Macmillan senior development manager Nicola Cook.

July 6, 2014
Wistaston couple stage garden party for Diabetes UK

Wistaston couple stage garden party for Diabetes UK

A Wistaston couple are to open their garden to the public to help raise money for diabetes sufferers.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook are inviting the public to their garden party at 6 Westfield Drive, Wistaston, on Wednesday July 9, from 7pm.

July 6, 2014
Nantwich in full bloom as residents prepare for judges visit

Nantwich in full bloom as residents prepare for judges visit

Nantwich residents and organisations are entering into the spirit of Nantwich in Bloom 2014!

The town is once again vying for awards in the national competition to find the most floral town in the UK.

July 5, 2014
Staff and customers flee Nantwich town centre pub blaze

Staff and customers flee Nantwich town centre pub blaze

A Nantwich pub had to be evacuated today (July 4) after a kitchen went up in smoke.

Staff and customers fled from the White Horse pub on Pillory Street as the blaze started in a fryer.

July 4, 2014