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Stunning pictures scoop awards at Nantwich Camera Club competition

Stunning pictures scoop awards at Nantwich Camera Club competition

These stunning images were worthy winners in Nantwich Camera Club‘s latest competition. Andrew Charlesworth scooped top prize in the Print class, while Mark Payne won in the Projected Image category.

January 9, 2013
Nantwich business network event set for Regents Park

Nantwich business network event set for Regents Park

Nantwich firms are invited to attend the latest business, networking and coaching event in the town. The session, led by motivational speaker Rob Pickersgill, takes place at the Funky Monkey Café, Regents Park, on Wednesday January 16.

January 9, 2013
The Peacock in Nantwich to join “Pyjama Project” in aid of Honeypot kids

The Peacock in Nantwich to join “Pyjama Project” in aid of Honeypot kids

A Nantwich pub is launching a campaign to help provide bedtime packs to child carers aged 5 to 12. The Peacock, Crewe Road, Willaston, is joining in “The Pyjama Project” in National Storytelling Week, January 26 to February 2.

January 9, 2013
League Cup match report: Stafford Rangers 1 Nantwich Town 2

League Cup match report: Stafford Rangers 1 Nantwich Town 2

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town cruised into the 4th Round of the Doodson Sport League Cup with a 2-1 win at Stafford Rangers. Jimmy Quinn’s side continued their impressive away form with a stylish performance on a very heavy pitch.

January 9, 2013
Residents demand action on potholes plaguing Marsh Lane, Nantwich

Residents demand action on potholes plaguing Marsh Lane, Nantwich

These are some of the potholes plaguing a busy road in Nantwich, leaving community leaders fearing for children’s safety. Residents, headteachers and town councillors are calling for Cheshire East to carry out urgent repairs to Marsh Lane.

January 8, 2013
Nantwich mums push buggies 100 miles for One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich mums push buggies 100 miles for One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich mums who pushed their baby buggies 100 miles around town, have raised thousands of pounds for the One in Eleven Appeal. Now the Buggy Buddies group, which raised money towards a new neonatal unit, is hanging up its baby grow!

January 8, 2013
Nantwich Town face tough Stafford Rangers test in League Cup clash

Nantwich Town face tough Stafford Rangers test in League Cup clash

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town travel to Marston Road to face Stafford Rangers in the Doodson Sport League Cup tonight (January 8). Jimmy Quinn’s side will be keen to build on Saturday’s second half performance against FC United.

January 8, 2013
Residents protest against housing plans for Regents Park, Nantwich

Residents protest against housing plans for Regents Park, Nantwich

Angry residents called for plans to build 60 homes on land at the old bible college in Nantwich to be thrown out. They fear the development at Regents Park, between London Road and Crewe Road, will see the loss of over 100 trees.

January 8, 2013
“Nantwich Partnership” leaders’ bid to boost town centre image

“Nantwich Partnership” leaders’ bid to boost town centre image

Leaders of the new “Nantwich Partnership” fear the historic centre is falling behind more modern towns in Cheshire. They spoke out as they called for Nantwich Town Council to support their bid to boost the look of the town.

January 8, 2013
Nantwich Richmond Village panto goes ahead despite staff illness

Nantwich Richmond Village panto goes ahead despite staff illness

Staff at Richmond Village Nantwich are battling back from Christmas illness to stage their belated panto. Alice in Wonderland will be the fifth pantomime staged at the residential care complex off London Road.

January 7, 2013
Cheshire East Cabinet’s Rod Menlove quits over Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Cabinet’s Rod Menlove quits over Lyme Green fiasco

A senior Cheshire East Cabinet member has resigned after a scathing report into the Lyme Green recycling plant fiasco. Work on the project had to be aborted after it breached EU regulations and was started before a planning application was submitted, costing taxpayers £800,000.

January 7, 2013
Nantwich teenagers complete fire and rescue RESPECT course

Nantwich teenagers complete fire and rescue RESPECT course

A team of Nantwich teenagers have graduated from a fire and rescue course with flying colours! The youngsters took part in the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s nine-week RESPECT course to help build their confidence.

January 7, 2013
Nantwich fundraiser to stage auction at Weaver Stadium for Cancer Research

Nantwich fundraiser to stage auction at Weaver Stadium for Cancer Research

A Cancer Research volunteer from Nantwich has organised a major fundraising event in support of the charity. Neil Olsson has spent the four months calling UK businesses to donate for a charity auction planned for January 25.

January 7, 2013