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Breaking…A530 closed near Nantwich after two-car smash

A busy Nantwich road has been closed after a two-car accident. The A530 between Nantwich and Leighton Hospital is closed in both directions in Willaston.

September 6, 2013
Cheshire East Council lifeline for empty Nantwich and Crewe homes

Cheshire East Council lifeline for empty Nantwich and Crewe homes

A scheme to help bring empty homes across Crewe and Nantwich back into use has been backed by Cheshire East Council. The aim of the newly-launched National Empty Homes Loan Fund (NEHLF) is to help tackle the country’s housing shortage.

September 6, 2013
Stapeley Parish Council in Nantwich seeks new councillor

Stapeley Parish Council in Nantwich seeks new councillor

A parish council in Nantwich is on the hunt for a new councillor. Stapeley Parish Council wants to hold an election to fill the vacancy after former councillor Darren Willetts resigned due to job relocation.

September 6, 2013
Alpraham residents to stage annual Village Day near Nantwich

Alpraham residents to stage annual Village Day near Nantwich

Residents in Alpraham near Nantwich will be celebrating their village at their annual fair next week. The Alpraham Village Day takes place on playing fields in the centre of the village on Saturday September 14.

September 6, 2013
Nantwich firms faced roadwork chaos during Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich firms faced roadwork chaos during Food and Drink Festival

Retailers on Welsh Row have forced United Utilities to postpone planned sewer works – due to start on the first day of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival. The water company wants to carry out “urgent” repairs to a collapsed sewer under a section of the busy street.

September 6, 2013
Stapeley House in Nantwich stages British Bazaar in aid of Foodbank

Stapeley House in Nantwich stages British Bazaar in aid of Foodbank

Dozens of business owners from Nantwich and Crewe enjoyed a Brilliantly British Bazaar event staged at Stapeley House. Local companies gathered to listen to presentations by some of the area’s best up and coming firms.

September 6, 2013
Nantwich Town players “disappointed” at Marine 1-0 loss, says boss

Nantwich Town players “disappointed” at Marine 1-0 loss, says boss

Nantwich Town were beaten 1-0 by 10-man Marine who produced  a smash-and-grab against a dominate Dabbers. Danny Johnson (pictured) and his players were left scratching their heads after an 85th minute goal gave the hosts an undeserved victory.

September 4, 2013
Amputee army hero to visit Nantwich Mountain Trike firm

Amputee army hero to visit Nantwich Mountain Trike firm

A triple amputee army veteran will be visiting a Nantwich company which helped him adapt to his injuries. Andy Reid will call in on The Mountain Trike Company, based in Walgherton, along with local MP Edward Timpson.

September 4, 2013
Nantwich-based The Funky Choir invites new members

Nantwich-based The Funky Choir invites new members

Nantwich-based The Funky Choir is heading back to the rehearsal room at Regents College in Nantwich this week. The group begin practice for another season on Thursday under the direction of musical director Jenny Casby.

September 4, 2013
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival set to pull in 30,000 visitors

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival set to pull in 30,000 visitors

Eat, drink and be merry is the message from Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers as the town prepares to host thousands of “foodies”. More than 30,000 visitors are expected at the three-day event billed as “the biggest and tastiest food festival in the country”.

September 3, 2013
St Luke’s Hospice appeals for fundraising fire walkers from Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice appeals for fundraising fire walkers from Nantwich

St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is to stage its nerve-shredding Fire Walk Challenge to help raise vital funds. The hospice is looking for daring fundraisers from South Cheshire to complete two-hours training before walking 15ft barefoot, over red-hot wood embers reaching a scorching 800°F.

September 3, 2013
Nantwich golf club event raises £1,150 for Brook Hill Foundation

Nantwich golf club event raises £1,150 for Brook Hill Foundation

A Nantwich golf club event helped to raise more than £1,000 in honour of a young boy badly injured in a skiing accident. Teams taking part in the Brook Hill Foundation Am-Am at Brookfield Golf Club in Hankelow helped to raise £1,153.

September 3, 2013
Ex Nantwich pupils complete brass band Three Peaks record

Ex Nantwich pupils complete brass band Three Peaks record

A brass band of 30 musicians from across Britain including two ex-Nantwich pupils, has completed an amazing Three Peaks Challenge. Ex Brine Leas pupils Ian and Sarah Raisbeck were among those who conquered the challenge complete with instruments.

September 3, 2013