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Nantwich Access to HE student scoops top regional award

Nantwich Access to HE student scoops top regional award

Two students from South Cheshire College have good reason to celebrate after scooping prestigious accolades against the odds. Thomas Uda, of Nantwich, and Corina Scanlan-Messamare, of Alsager, are over the moon after winning Access to HE Open College Network West Midlands Region awards.

March 28, 2012
Tickets selling fast for latest Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich

Tickets selling fast for latest Very Best in Stand Up in Nantwich

Tickets are going fast as comedy fans look forward to the next Very Best in Stand Up at Nantwich Civic Hall. Four top acts showcasing the best of the circuit will perform live on April 13.

March 28, 2012
Review: Nantwich Players’ opening night of ‘Blood Brothers’

Review: Nantwich Players’ opening night of ‘Blood Brothers’

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players Youth Theatre’s latest production ‘Blood Brothers’ tackles social and political differences between twins separated at birth. True to the original play, written by Willy Russell, the cast delivered a powerful, emotional and thought provoking performance.

March 28, 2012
Nantwich Town welcome Rushall Olympic to Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town welcome Rushall Olympic to Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town look to build on their impressive 3-0 demolition of Kendal Town when they welcome Rushall Olympic to the Weaver Stadium tonight (March 27). The Dabbers have a chance to chalk up a double over Rushall after a Marco Adaggio penalty proved decisive in a 1-0 win in September.

March 27, 2012
Police extend bail for Nantwich man arrested over A530 death

Police extend bail for Nantwich man arrested over A530 death

A Nantwich man arrested in connection with the A530 road death of pensioner Michael Betts has been re-bailed by Cheshire Police. The 21-year-old was arrested after Mr Betts, 74, was killed when he was hit by a van as he was walking along Middlewich Road, Nantwich, near Alvaston Hall Hotel.

March 27, 2012
Nantwich recruitment firm boss clocks up 500 jobs

Nantwich recruitment firm boss clocks up 500 jobs

The manager of a Nantwich recruitment firm has marked her 10th anniversary with the company – by clocking up 500 jobs found for local people. Karen Dennis’ decade-long service at Meadowbank Associates has seen her place candidates in permanent roles from admin assistants to senior management posts.

March 27, 2012
Review: Malbank School performs ‘Stags and Hens’

Review: Malbank School performs ‘Stags and Hens’

By Claire Faulkner Students at Malbank School in Nantwich have worked incredibly hard over the last few months to produce and perform ‘Stags and Hens’. A sell out on the first night, the entire cast and crew should be proud of their performance and achievement.

March 26, 2012
Nantwich recycling youngsters undergo Cheshire East training

Nantwich recycling youngsters undergo Cheshire East training

Junior Recycling Officers in Nantwich and Crewe have been working hard to boost recycling and save energy. More than 177 primary school pupils from across Cheshire East have taken part in special training days this month.

March 26, 2012
New Cheshire Police ‘Upbeat’ site for Nantwich teenagers

New Cheshire Police ‘Upbeat’ site for Nantwich teenagers

Teenagers and young adults in Nantwich are being urged to use a new Cheshire Police website called Upbeat. The site has been designed to give advice and information to people aged between 16 and 20.

March 26, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 3 Kendal Town 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 3 Kendal Town 0

By Ashley Houghton Two goals from Michael Lennon (pictured) helped Nantwich Town to a 3-0 victory over Kendal Town at the Weaver Stadium. Dabbers manager Jimmy Quinn fielded seven players under the age of 21 and one of them, Tom Urwin, grabbed the second goal for Nantwich.

March 24, 2012
Reaseheath College students plant Queen’s Jubilee bluebells

Reaseheath College students plant Queen’s Jubilee bluebells

College students in Nantwich have planted thousands of bluebells to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Ten students from Reaseheath College planted 5,000 bulbs alongside the Crewe to Nantwich Greenway in Wistaston.

March 24, 2012
Nantwich Town to host Kendal Town at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town to host Kendal Town at Weaver Stadium

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town return to the Weaver Stadium today (March 24) to take on fellow mid-table side Kendal Town. After three away games on the trot, Jimmy Quinn’s side will be looking to get points on the board to start moving up the league.

March 24, 2012
Dorothy Bradford exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Dorothy Bradford exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

The “Paintings and drawings of Dorothy Bradford” exhibition opens in Nantwich Museum’s Millennium Gallery this Saturday March 24. The display, on until May 26, is a welcome return of the acclaimed art of the late Dorothy Bradford.

March 23, 2012