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Villagers raise vital Scout funds at Wybunbury 50th party

Villagers raise vital Scout funds at Wybunbury 50th party

Three friends from a Nantwich village celebrated their 50th birthdays – by raising vital cash for a local Scout group. Rick Carter, Ade Peever and Giles Semper teamed up to hold a joint party at The Swan Inn, in Wybunbury.

August 29, 2013
Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

A busy route in and out of Nantwich will be closed for a further three weeks due to delays to a United Utilities sewer scheme. Wellington Road was due to re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 28, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their new 2013-14 campaign with a Cheshire Vase clash against Ashton-on-Mersey. They welcome their visitors to the Vagrants for a 3pm kick off this Saturday August 31.

August 28, 2013
Nantwich Poets to host Joy Winkler’s TOWN drama in Willaston

Nantwich Poets to host Joy Winkler’s TOWN drama in Willaston

The Nantwich Poets group is to host Joy Winkler’s acclaimed touring drama, TOWN. The performance will take place at Willaston Social Club on Wednesday September 25 as part of TOWN’s Autumn Tour of the UK.

August 28, 2013
Nantwich Town keeper sees red in 2-0 defeat by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town keeper sees red in 2-0 defeat by Witton Albion

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town goalkeeper Luke Simpson was sent off as Witton Albion’s Kyle Wilson came back to haunt his old club. Wilson scored with a clinical finish in a 2-0 Bank Holiday Monday win at Weaver Stadium.

August 27, 2013
Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

A new project to help Nantwich and Crewe parents cope with rising school uniform costs has been launched. The “School Uniform Swap Site” on Facebook has been backed by Nantwich Local Area Partnership.

August 27, 2013
Police crackdown on Cheshire East rogue drivers hailed success

Police crackdown on Cheshire East rogue drivers hailed success

An operation to crackdown on rogue drivers in Cheshire East has been hailed a success by Cheshire Police. Operation Contender was run by Specials to help raise public awareness of traffic offences across the county.

August 27, 2013
Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Music fans flocked to a Nantwich pub this weekend for a Bank Holiday live music bonanza. The Boot and Shoe pub, on  Hospital Street, put on a series of bands on three nights in a marquee in the pub grounds.

August 26, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds teams both came a cropper against Neston in the latest Cheshire County league matches. The 1sts lost by two wickets in a tight match at Whitehouse Lane against a 2nd placed team chasing the title.

August 26, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier report: Matlock Town 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier report: Matlock Town 2 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe Harry Clayton’s control and finish just before half-time was a rare moment to remember for Nantwich Town fans away at Matlock Town. The hosts looked better in open play in the first ten minutes however Nantwich had several chances from corners.

August 24, 2013
Nantwich pupils at Brine Leas and Malbank celebrate GCSE results

Nantwich pupils at Brine Leas and Malbank celebrate GCSE results

Nantwich’s two secondary schools are celebrating excellent GCSE results. Year 11 students at Brine Leas Academy and Malbank School and Sixth Form College have been celebrating their achievements.

August 24, 2013
St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice launches 25th year fundraising campaign

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice launches 25th year fundraising campaign

St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is appealing to South Cheshire residents to help mark its milestone 25th anniversary in style. The hospice has launched a commemorative £25,000 fundraising campaign.

August 23, 2013
Nantwich-based The Cat radio to launch new listener panel

Nantwich-based The Cat radio to launch new listener panel

Nantwich online radio The Cat is on the look out for members of the community to join their new listener panel. The community station, based off Beam Heath Way in Nantwich, wants panel members to have a voice on what they want to hear.

August 22, 2013