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South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

The mum of a two-year-old boy battling a rare life-threatening illness, is to walk the Great Wall of China to raise money in his name. Jessica Oakes wants to complete the five-day feat to honour the doctors who have helped keep son Aydan alive.

February 27, 2014
A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

More residents have backed calls for a safety review of the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road through Willaston and Wistaston. A campaign to make the road safer is being led by Cheshire East’s Wistaston councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill.

February 27, 2014
Ukulele concert in Wistaston in aid of Rose Queen’s charity

Ukulele concert in Wistaston in aid of Rose Queen’s charity

A concert in aid of Wistaston Rose Queen Naomi Barker’s charity will take place on March 8. The ukulele concert in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Charity will be staged at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane, Wistaston.

February 26, 2014
The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

Bosses at Nantwich-based The Cat Community Radio Station spoke of their joy today at securing a five-year FM licence from Ofcom. It means the station, based out of Frederick House in Nantwich, will now be able to broadcast on air rather than internet-only.

February 26, 2014
Evo-Stik League report: Witton Albion 3 Nantwich Town 2

Evo-Stik League report: Witton Albion 3 Nantwich Town 2

By Jamaes Briscoe A brace from Aaron Burns inspired a fightback but was not enough to salvage a point for Nantwich Town at Witton Albion. The Dabbers were 3-0 after an hour but came close to rescuing the game.

February 26, 2014
Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

The wife of a Crewe & Nantwich rugby player is to tackle a daring skydive to raise funds for her husband’s stricken team-mate. Elyssa Germain is plucking up the courage for the leap in honour of Crewe & Nantwich star Kieran Flynn.

February 25, 2014
The Cat beats Redshift Radio to new Crewe and Nantwich Ofcom licence

The Cat beats Redshift Radio to new Crewe and Nantwich Ofcom licence

Nantwich-based The Cat radio has won the race to a new community radio Ofcom licence, it was announced today The station, based at Frederick House on Beam Heath Way, will now broadcast on the airwaves for five years across Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages.

February 25, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall had to cancel several planned events after a major power failure hit the venue. Engineers from supplier Scottish Power were called in to the hall on Market Street after a black-out struck.

February 25, 2014
Nantwich animal centre cares for rare seabird hit by hurricane

Nantwich animal centre cares for rare seabird hit by hurricane

Staff at a Nantwich animal hospital have been caring for a rare seabird blown off course by hurricane-force winds. This Razorbill (pictured) was badly hurt and found in a  shopping street in North Wales after the storms 12 days ago.

February 24, 2014
Four top comedians on bill for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Four top comedians on bill for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

The Very Best In Stand Up is back at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 7 with another four top comedians on the bill. Compere and host is St Helens’ own Dave Twentyman.

February 24, 2014
Strictly and Emmerdale star Lisa Riley to lead Crewe Lyceum panto

Strictly and Emmerdale star Lisa Riley to lead Crewe Lyceum panto

Ex Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Riley will lead the 2014 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, Crewe Lyceum bosses revealed. Riley became a household name as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, and won awards including ‘Most Popular Newcomer’, ‘Funniest Person in Soap’ and ‘Most Popular Young Achiever’.

February 24, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 32-13 away at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 32-13 away at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintained their push for promotion with a solid 32-13 victory away at Wolverhampton. But the hosts proved to be difficult opponents and not like a side who had only played once in eight weeks because of the weather.

February 23, 2014
Young Nantwich swimmer breaks records in USA college championships

Young Nantwich swimmer breaks records in USA college championships

A young Nantwich swimmer has been taking a college championships tournament in the US by storm. Charlotte Archdeacon, 21, from the village of Chorley, helped Buffalo State Bengals team to set a number of record times.

February 23, 2014