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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to screen World Cup Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to screen World Cup Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will be staging a special screening of the Rugby World Cup Final this weekend with former player Tom Curry centre stage for England.

Curry, 21, and his team take on South Africa in Japan in a repeat of the 2007 final.

October 30, 2019
Parents angry after Animal Aid talk in Nantwich school

Parents angry after Animal Aid talk in Nantwich school

Parents blasted what they labelled Animal Aid “anti-farming propaganda” delivered to young pupils at a Nantwich school.

They say year 8 youngsters at Brine Leas were handed leaflets which “misinformed” children about farming methods in a bid to turn them against eating meat.

October 29, 2019
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire to stage “Bring a Pound to Work Day”

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire to stage “Bring a Pound to Work Day”

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire is gearing up for the easiest fundraising event in its 31-year history – and is urging local Nantwich businesses to get involved.

October 29, 2019
Matt Bell leaves Nantwich Town to join Leek Town

Matt Bell leaves Nantwich Town to join Leek Town

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town have agreed to allow midfielder Matt Bell to transfer his registration to Leek Town with immediate effect.

‘Belly’ as he is known as, scored 31 times in 199 appearances since making his debut in the 6-3 league victory against Stamford back in August 2015.

October 29, 2019
Stunned walkers find car submerged in Nantwich Lake

Stunned walkers find car submerged in Nantwich Lake

Stunned early morning walkers stumbled across this car partly submerged in Nantwich Lake today!

The dark-coloured vehicle was seen as dawn broke over the swollen waters of the lake.

October 29, 2019
World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

England’s Rugby World Cup star Tom Curry is the perfect role model for Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s junior players, club bosses have said.

Curry and his twin Ben were both juniors at the Vagrants club before being snapped up by Sale Sharks.

October 28, 2019
Nantwich Town face Bamber Bridge in re-scheduled FA Trophy tie

Nantwich Town face Bamber Bridge in re-scheduled FA Trophy tie

Nantwich will next face fellow BetVictor Northern Premier Division side Bamber Bridge in the re-arranged Buildbase FA Trophy First Round Qualifying.

Tomorrow night’s (October 29) tie was postponed on Saturday after heavy rain left the pitch water-logged.

October 28, 2019
School Alliance initiative across South Cheshire set for November 4

School Alliance initiative across South Cheshire set for November 4

Staff from 14 schools across South Cheshire are taking part in new initiative aimed at improving development of teachers in Cheshire East.

The Chimney House Teaching School Alliance is staging an intensive day of training on November 4.

October 28, 2019
Police seek witnesses after man, 29, dies in Mill Street accident

Police seek witnesses after man, 29, dies in Mill Street accident

Police want witnesses to come forward after a man died following a collision in Crewe.

A red Hyundai collided with a pedestrian on Mill Street, under the railway bridge.

October 28, 2019
A500 overnight closure times in South Cheshire amended

A500 overnight closure times in South Cheshire amended

The times of the overnight closure of A500 in South Cheshire between A531/B5472 Meremoor Moss roundabout and M6 Junction 16 have been updated.

Overnight road closures are now in place from 7.30pm – 5:30am, seven days-a-week, until Saturday November 30.

October 28, 2019
Bonfire and Firework events in and around Nantwich

Bonfire and Firework events in and around Nantwich

Here’s our round-up of forthcoming Bonfire and Firework displays in around Nantwich are taking place over the next couple of weeks.

October 28, 2019
Crewe Regional Sunday games hit by weather

Crewe Regional Sunday games hit by weather

The heavy rain and flooding put paid to most of the Crewe Regional Sunday football games today.

In the Premier Division, Crewe Athletic v Faddiley, George and Dragon v Elworth Park Rangers, and NHB v Salvador were all postponed.

October 27, 2019

Marie Curie concert in Nantwich

The local Marie Curie Support Group is organising a concert in conjunction with The Funky Choir. The concert will be held on November 16 at Nantwich Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich at 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 including light refreshments and are available either from Gerry Smith on 01270 627315 or on the door. Marie Curie provides free nursing[Read More…]

October 27, 2019