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Nantwich Town striker Lennon hopes to bag 100th goal

Nantwich Town striker Lennon hopes to bag 100th goal

Nantwich Town striker Michael Lennon is hoping to bag his 100th goal for the Dabbers – and push his side closer to the play-offs. They entertain high-flyingHednesford Town tomorrow (Jan 14), and Lennon said he is keen to maintain his goal every two games ratio.

January 13, 2012
South Cheshire College library launches fine-free book amnesty

South Cheshire College library launches fine-free book amnesty

Former college students from Nantwich are being given the chance to return borrowed books in a fine-free month campaign. The library at South Cheshire College is waiving all fines on any items which are returned late until February half term.

January 12, 2012
Nantwich Health Centre helps raise £1,000 for Age UK Cheshire

Nantwich Health Centre helps raise £1,000 for Age UK Cheshire

Patrons of Nantwich Health Centre helped raised £1,095 with a series of coffee mornings held at the surgery. Age UK Cheshire was at the health centre on nine dates in December.

January 12, 2012
Cheshire Police Authority back fight against metal thieves

Cheshire Police Authority back fight against metal thieves

Cheshire Police Authority is backing a crackdown on metal thieves in the county. Officers are carrying out regular checks on scrap metal dealers, patrolling vulnerable areas and encouraging site owners to step up security.

January 11, 2012
La Jolie Ronde fun French classes for kids at Playworld

La Jolie Ronde fun French classes for kids at Playworld

Nantwich youngsters can  “parlez en Francais” at a new series of French lessons at Playworld in Shavington. The lessons, run by La Jolie Ronde, aim to give pre-school children their first taste of learning a language through fun and games.

January 11, 2012
Ex Nantwich Grammar friends’ bid to trace missing classmate

Ex Nantwich Grammar friends’ bid to trace missing classmate

Old friends who went to school in Nantwich 50 years ago have appealed for help to trace a missing classmate. A reunion of Kent Upper Fifth class of Nantwich and Acton Grammar School (NAGS) of 1960 was held with one missing pupil, Tony Horton (pictured).

January 11, 2012
Last call for The Cat Community Award nominations

Last call for The Cat Community Award nominations

Nantwich residents have just two days to send in their nominations in The Cat Community Awards. The awards aim to highlight the efforts of our local unsung heroes.

January 11, 2012
South Cheshire thug who preyed on elderly jailed

South Cheshire thug who preyed on elderly jailed

A one-man crimewave who terrorised elderly and vulnerable people in South Cheshire was been jailed for six years. Oliver Boswell (pictured), 34, from Northwich and Middlewich, was charged with eight burglaries and two attempt thefts with violence.

January 11, 2012
Nantwich Town draw Macclesfield in Cheshire Senior Cup semis

Nantwich Town draw Macclesfield in Cheshire Senior Cup semis

Nantwich Town have drawn Macclesfield Town in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup. The draws pits together the two clubs who have just agreed the five-figure transfer of Dabbers striker Ben Mills.

January 10, 2012
Ex Reaseheath College manager reveals “thrill” at MBE award

Ex Reaseheath College manager reveals “thrill” at MBE award

A Reaseheath College manager spoke of his “thrill” at being awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. Geoff Oakes, who retired last year after working for the Nantwich college for 35 years, received the tribute for services to Further Education.

January 10, 2012
Redshift Radio to host latest Hub event for Nantwich firms

Redshift Radio to host latest Hub event for Nantwich firms

A business and community event for firms across Nantwich and Crewe is being held this month. The RedShift Radio Hub is designed to encourage businesses, schools, charities and community groups to network in a relaxed environment.

January 10, 2012
MP Timpson backs plan for patients to inspect Leighton Hospital

MP Timpson backs plan for patients to inspect Leighton Hospital

Patients at Leighton Hospital will lead teams of inspectors to ensure NHS standards are improved, under new Government plans. Prime Minister David Cameron says their new “patients before paperwork” initiative will cut down on red tape and free up staff.

January 10, 2012
HGV driver killed in crash which closes M6 motorway in Cheshire

HGV driver killed in crash which closes M6 motorway in Cheshire

A driver was killed today after a collision involving two HGVs which closed the M6 motorway between Junction 16 for Nantwich and 18. The accident happened on the southbound carriageway, and police say the closure is likely to be in place for some time.

January 9, 2012