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Harrop shines as Nantwich Town beat Rushall Olympic 3-2

Harrop shines as Nantwich Town beat Rushall Olympic 3-2

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town winger Max Harrop crowned a man-of-the match performance with a goal in a 3-2 win over Rushall Olympic. The victory sees the Dabbers continue to climb the Evo-Stik Premier table with a chance of making the play offs.

February 5, 2014
Kingsley Fields 1,100-homes plan for North West Nantwich approved

Kingsley Fields 1,100-homes plan for North West Nantwich approved

A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been approved by Cheshire East Council. The plan is for land at Kingsley Fields and was put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College and Mosaic Estates.

February 5, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council to fight Muller Homes at public inquiry

Parish councillors in Nantwich told dozens of residents how they intend to fight Muller Homes at a forthcoming public inquiry. Around 30 people attended a public meeting at Stapeley community hall to air their views before the inquiry on February 18.

February 4, 2014
Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

The family of a young man found dead in Nantwich hours after celebrating his 21st birthday, have paid tribute to him. David Flaherty is pictured celebrating the milestone the night before he died suddenly at his girlfriend’s house on Bishops Wood.

February 4, 2014
Nantwich woman found guilty of £6,000 benefits fraud

Nantwich woman found guilty of £6,000 benefits fraud

A Nantwich woman has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming nearly £6,000 in benefits. Hazel Tinsley, 59, was given a 12-month community order and told to do 200 hours’ of unpaid work.

February 3, 2014
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled a new information point to celebrate one of Nantwich’s rarest wildlife residents. A specially-commissioned oak display gives visitors along the Shropshire Union Canal an insight into the life of the water vole.

February 3, 2014
Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich animal care students went “orange” to help save one of the world’s most endangered apes. The Reaseheath College students dressed in orange during fund raising activities for the “Go Orange for Orangutans” campaign.

February 3, 2014
Police say 21-year-old’s death at Nantwich house “not suspicious”

Police say 21-year-old’s death at Nantwich house “not suspicious”

A 21-year-old man was found dead at a house on the Bishops Wood estate in Nantwich, police have confirmed. But they believe David Flaherty’s death was “not suspicious” and has been reported to the coroner.

February 3, 2014
Fans help Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to key win over Tamworth

Fans help Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to key win over Tamworth

Rugby fans turned out in droves to ensure Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s clash with Tamworth went ahead. And the Vagrants side paid back their supporters with a strong performance to keep their promotion hopes alive.

February 2, 2014
Police and air ambulance attend Nantwich incident at Bishops Wood

Police and air ambulance attend Nantwich incident at Bishops Wood

Police, paramedics and the North West Air Ambulance were called to an incident on a housing estate in Nantwich. The helicopter, run by North West Air Ambulance, landed in a field at the back of Bishops Wood off Audlem Road, close to housing.

February 2, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids stunned by new album’s success

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids stunned by new album’s success

By Mark McGowan Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids have been “overwhelmed” by the success of their latest album. In an interview with Nantwichnews, singer Joe James said they never expected The Good Youth to receive the airplay it has.

February 1, 2014
Nantwich Town game at home to Blyth Spartans called off

Nantwich Town game at home to Blyth Spartans called off

Heavy rain has put paid to Nantwich Town’s hopes of hosting Blyth Spartans at the Weaver Stadium. Match officials called the game off after a pitch inspection at the ground at 8am today (February 1).

February 1, 2014
Cheshire East Council defends staging of Nantwich inquiry in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council defends staging of Nantwich inquiry in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council chiefs defended a decision to stage a Nantwich housing public inquiry 30 miles away in Macclesfield. The Muller Homes plan to build 1,100 homes as part of a “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley have caused uproar.

January 31, 2014