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Nantwich cyclist badly injured in Waterlode road accident

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a serious road accident on Waterlode in Nantwich.

The accident happened close to the turn off for Love Lane carpark, and police have had to close off the road in both directions.

May 3, 2013
Nantwich beauty school celebrates 20 years of training

Nantwich beauty school celebrates 20 years of training

A beauty therapy training firm in Nantwich is celebrating 20 years this week. Louise Leach, who founded the International School of Beauty Therapy, has seen therapists jet off to ply their trade around the world.

May 2, 2013
New “Hands off Wistaston” campaign group fights developers

New “Hands off Wistaston” campaign group fights developers

A new group called “Hands Off Wistaston” has been set up to protect the village’s Green Gap from development. Campaigners hope the group will help defend Wistaston against “unnecessary, unsustainable and unwanted development”.

May 2, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Buxton FC 3 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Buxton FC 3 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe Buxton FC emerged better off from a frantic last ten minutes to defeat Nantwich Town 3-1. Dabbers had levelled with seven minutes left, but the hosts hit back with a late late show of their own.

May 2, 2013
Nantwich “Strictly Learn to Dance” raises £15k for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich “Strictly Learn to Dance” raises £15k for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White The finale of ‘Strictly Learn to Dance 2013’ in Nantwich proved a big hit. Seventeen couples took to the dance floor at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 1, 2013
Review: John Godber’s “Losing the Plot” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: John Godber’s “Losing the Plot” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Written and directed by John Godber, ‘Losing The Plot’ is a play which deals with the aspects of modern society and its affect on modern life.

May 1, 2013
Nantwich CC lose at Didsbury – but gain new sponsors

Nantwich CC lose at Didsbury – but gain new sponsors

Nantwich CC have secured a new sponsor in local company County Insurance. The deal is a boost for Whitehouse Lane club, who narrowly lost by six runs at Didsbury in a less than convincing start to the 2013 season.

May 1, 2013
Danny Johnson says Nantwich is “one of best non league jobs”

Danny Johnson says Nantwich is “one of best non league jobs”

New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson believes he has taken “one of the best jobs” in non league football. Johnson was appointed as new Dabbers coach this week and will take the reins after Nantwich’s last game of the season against Blyth this weekend.

May 1, 2013
Cheshire Triathlon celebrates 21 years with Nantwich event

Cheshire Triathlon celebrates 21 years with Nantwich event

The Barony Park in Nantwich will be a hive of activity when the 21st Cheshire Triathlon comes to town. More than 1,000 competitors and their families will line the park for the June 2 anniversary event.

May 1, 2013
100km of Nantwich roads still defective, pothole figures show

100km of Nantwich roads still defective, pothole figures show

A quarter of Cheshire East roads needing potholes repairs are in Nantwich, according to latest figures. Around 400km of the road network in the borough are still in need of repair, despite more than 21,643 potholes being filled so far this year.

April 30, 2013
Nantwich marina equipped with life-saving defibrillator from NWAS

Nantwich marina equipped with life-saving defibrillator from NWAS

Six members of staff from Aqueduct Marina in Nantwich have been trained to help save lives. The employees are now equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) given to them by North West Ambulance Service.

April 29, 2013
Nantwich TPL hairstylist makes regional Wella Trend Vision awards

Nantwich TPL hairstylist makes regional Wella Trend Vision awards

A hairstylist from Nantwich has reached the regional heats of a major contest. Laura Cassata is one of three stylists from South Cheshire firm TPL to make it through in the Young Talent class of the global Wella Trend Vision awards.

April 29, 2013
Danny Johnson named as new Nantwich Town manager

Danny Johnson named as new Nantwich Town manager

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town have unveiled Danny Johnson as their new manager. The 37-year-old joins the Dabbers after their final home game against Blyth Spartans this Saturday.

April 29, 2013