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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by “better team” in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by “better team” in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Andy Brown admitted they were beaten by a “better team” after the 1sts crashed to defeat at Leek. The Vagrants side were humbled by the league leaders 29-0. It was only Crewe & Nantwich’s third defeat of the league campaign.

March 4, 2014
Audlem man found guilty of £1,200 housing benefit fraud

Audlem man found guilty of £1,200 housing benefit fraud

A South Cheshire man who fraudulently claimed more than £1,200 in benefits has been ordered by magistrates to repay the money. David Wainwright, 42, formerly of Shropshire Street, Audlem, pleaded guilty at South and East Cheshire Magistrates’ Court.

March 3, 2014
Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

The Venetian Marina near Nantwich is to hold am open day for narrowboat novices and old hands alike! The event at the Cholmondeston venue will feature industry experts, value for money narrowboats, refreshments, trips up the Shropshire Union Canal and entertainment.

March 3, 2014
David Wilson Homes to unveil latest plans at Nantwich meeting

David Wilson Homes to unveil latest plans at Nantwich meeting

Housing developers are to present their second phase plans for land at the former Stapeley Water Gardens site in Nantwich. Representatives of David Wilson Homes will be attending a meeting of Stapeley Parish Council later this week.

March 3, 2014
Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

A family support group in Nantwich is raising thousands of pounds to take children and their parents or carers on a residential. Chatterbox, based at Malbank School, is already halfway to its target to fund the special weekend to Menai in the summer.

March 3, 2014
Man found dead in house on London Road in Nantwich

Man found dead in house on London Road in Nantwich

A man has been found dead in a house on London Road in Nantwich. Police have confirmed the death of a man in his 40s, but say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

March 3, 2014
Woman found dead after house fire in Wistaston street

Woman found dead after house fire in Wistaston street

A woman has died after a house fire in Wistaston. The victim was found by fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe as they searched the property on Prior Close, Wistaston.

March 2, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 Ilkeston Town 2

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 Ilkeston Town 2

By James Briscoe The penalty spot played a part in another Nantwich Town game as star forward Aaron Burns scored one of two first-half penalties. And the 2-2 draw against Ilkeston at the Weaver Stadium was about a fair result.

March 1, 2014
Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy voted through by full council

Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy voted through by full council

Cheshire East councillors have voted through the final version of a new Local Plan Strategy which is to be sent to Government for endorsement. The Plan proposes a number of policies which impact on Nantwich and surrounding areas over the next 15 to 20 years.

March 1, 2014
Alex Meaney signs for second spell with Nantwich Town

Alex Meaney signs for second spell with Nantwich Town

by James Briscoe Midfield maestro Alex Meaney has returned to the Weaver Stadium to sign for a second spell with Nantwich Town. The 21-year-old originally joined Nantwich on a month’s loan from Stockport County last February.

February 28, 2014
Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Fish management students were in line for prize catches during a survey at Coole Acres Fishery and Fish Hatchery in Nantwich. The Reaseheath College students spent a practical session investigating species and size of population of fish in the specimen pool.

February 28, 2014
Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church will host the North West ‘s premier performance of St John Passion in April. The performance, by renowned composer Bob Chilcott, will take place on Sunday April 6 (Passion Sunday) at 7.30pm.

February 28, 2014
Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum will be joining in the Pancake Day fun on Shrove Tuesday. The Pillory Street venue will be offering home made pancakes and refreshments from 11am until 1pm on March 4.

February 27, 2014