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Strictly Come Dancing stars’ “Fitsteps” classes to launch in Nantwich

Strictly Come Dancing stars’ “Fitsteps” classes to launch in Nantwich

Nantwich folk are being urged to dust off their dancing shoes and join a new fitness regime being launched in the town. The Olive Grove Conference Centre in Regents Park will host the new “Fitsteps” on April 29.

April 22, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich transport strategy results to be unveiled

Crewe and Nantwich transport strategy results to be unveiled

The results of an extensive transport survey across Crewe and Nantwich are set to be unveiled. The Local Forum on Transport Strategy for Cheshire will be held tomorrow (April 23).

April 22, 2014
In pictures: The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

In pictures: The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival came to end today (April 21) after a five-day extravaganza. Organisers believe the event has pulled in over 40,000 people to the town centre where 18 venues hosted scores of different live acts.

April 21, 2014
Big-hearted Nantwich residents donate Easter eggs to children

Big-hearted Nantwich residents donate Easter eggs to children

It was chocolate heaven when more than 400 Easter eggs were delivered to youngsters across Nantwich and Crewe. Richmond Village and Sainsbury’s Nantwich staff played Easter bunny for children at The Wingate Centre, Leighton Hospital Children’s Ward and Crewe Women’s Refuge.

April 20, 2014
Nantwich traffic gridlock after M6 closure on busiest Jazz Festival day

Nantwich traffic gridlock after M6 closure on busiest Jazz Festival day

Roads around Nantwich were gridlocked for much of yesterday as the town’s Jazz Festival swung into its third day. A crash on the M6 motorway in the morning led to a closure between junctions 17 and 18 and thousands of vehicles using surrounding routes.

April 20, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 1 Matlock Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 1 Matlock Town 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town keeper Steve James produced an acrobatic performance to earn a point against Matlock. And the visitors will regret not taking advantage of several defensive lapses by their opponents at the Weaver Stadium.

April 19, 2014
Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival got off to a rip-roaring start at several venues in the town last night (April 17). The Studio Nightclub & Entertainment Venue welcomed hundreds of music fans to their Castle Street venue.

April 18, 2014
Budding cake makers crowned cream of crop in Nantwich college contest

Budding cake makers crowned cream of crop in Nantwich college contest

Budding bakers were crowned winners in a hotly-contested schools challenge run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich. Ten entries from 120 made it through to the final of the Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition, held in the college’s specialist food centre in Nantwich.

April 17, 2014
New £5,000 contest launches to find a Crewe and Nantwich “Alan Sugar”

New £5,000 contest launches to find a Crewe and Nantwich “Alan Sugar”

The hunt is on to find the next Alan Sugar in a business start-up competition in Crewe and Nantwich. The idea, backed by South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, targets 18-25 years olds living in a 10-mile radius of Crewe or Nantwich.

April 17, 2014
Award-winning village pub near Nantwich stages real ale festival

Award-winning village pub near Nantwich stages real ale festival

An award-winning Cheshire village pub is rolling out a big Easter beer treat for the Bank Holiday weekend. The annual festival returns to the Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, near Nantwich, which has twice been voted ‘Pub of the Year’ by the Marketing Cheshire Awards.

April 17, 2014
“Swinging at the Cotton Club” musical to light up Nantwich Jazz Festival

“Swinging at the Cotton Club” musical to light up Nantwich Jazz Festival

A fully staged musical spectacular will add glamour to this weekend’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival in Nantwich. Swinging At The Cotton Club, at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday, is one of the headline shows at the festival which starts tonight (April 17).

April 17, 2014
Families invited to Nantwich Library “family laughter” yoga!

Families invited to Nantwich Library “family laughter” yoga!

Nantwich Library is to host a Family Laughter yoga session tomorrow (Thursday April 17). As everybody knows laughing is good for you, as it decreases stress, increases well-being, boosts the immune system and is good exercise.

April 16, 2014

Police seek witnesses to Wistaston accident on A534 Crewe Road

Police want to trace witnesses to an accident which left a pensioner seriously injured in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The accident happened on the A534 Crewe Road, where a blue Land Rover Discovery travelling from Nantwich area hit a pedestrian near to the junction with Laidon Avenue.

April 16, 2014