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Nantwich Town earn hard fought 3-2 win over Lancaster City

Nantwich Town earn hard fought 3-2 win over Lancaster City

By Conor Cockroft
Nantwich Town held on for a 3-2 win at the Weaver Stadium after defending a late fight-back by visitors Lancaster City.

Five goals were scored during an exciting, yet emotional afternoon following the untimely death of loyal supporter and junior coach Paul Springthorpe. A minute’s applause was dedicated to him before kick off.

September 29, 2019

Marie Curie fundraiser walk in Tiverton

The South Cheshire Support Group for Marie Curie is organising a walk on 2nd November.

September 29, 2019
South Cheshire Model Engineering Society stage Macmillan fundraiser

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society stage Macmillan fundraiser

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Model Engineering Society hosted a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support on their premises at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

September 29, 2019
Candidates line up to challenge for Crewe & Nantwich seat

Candidates line up to challenge for Crewe & Nantwich seat

Two more political parties have named their Prospective Parliamentary Candidates who will compete for the Crewe & Nantwich seat in a forthcoming General Election.

September 28, 2019
Nantwich schoolgirl has long hair cut off for children’s cancer charity

Nantwich schoolgirl has long hair cut off for children’s cancer charity

A young Nantwich schoolgirl has cut off her long hair to help create wigs for children with cancer.

Big-hearted Laura Midwinter, aged 9, wanted to help the Little Princess Trust which creates wigs for children who lose their hair through cancer treatment.

September 28, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

Government steps up probe into Beechmere blaze in Crewe

Ministers have instructed building experts to investigate the Beechmere fire in Crewe.

The Building Research Establishment (BRE), a world leading independent organisation, has been asked by the Government to look into how the fire spread so quickly.

September 28, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club unveils bid to build new centre in Willaston

Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club unveils bid to build new centre in Willaston

A multi-million pound project to relocate Camm Street and build a new base for Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club has been unveiled.

Under the plan, in its early stages, a new 80x40m gymnastics building would be built, with land next to Vagrants in Willaston one of the possible locations.

September 27, 2019

Wildlife Talk – Bird Migration along the Black Sea Coasts

Wednesday 16th October 8pm at Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich CW5 5RP An illustrated talk by Steve Holmes about Bird Migration along the Black Sea Coasts £3.00 per person, including refreshments

September 27, 2019
Wistaston Young Drama Group earns distinction

Wistaston Young Drama Group earns distinction

Wistaston Young Drama Group has hit top marks in the London Academy of Dramatic Art examination results.

They earned a Distinction in choral speaking and in solo acting examinations.

September 26, 2019
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies project gets lottery go ahead

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies project gets lottery go ahead

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies has received National Lottery Heritage Fund go ahead for the next stage of a project for its future.

The project aims to transform access to collections and ensure their preservation for future generations.

September 26, 2019
Three-car collision on busy road causes delays in Stapeley

Three-car collision on busy road causes delays in Stapeley

A three-car collision on a busy Nantwich road caused delays earlier today.

The accident happened at around 8.40am, and added to the long queues caused by faulty level crossing barriers on all three rail crossings in Nantwich.

September 26, 2019
St Anne’s School in Nantwich hosts visit from MP Laura Smith

St Anne’s School in Nantwich hosts visit from MP Laura Smith

Teachers, pupils and governors at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Nantwich hosted a visit by MP Laura Smith
to discuss a range of issues impacting on education.

September 25, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC made Tom Curry an England star, says dad

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC made Tom Curry an England star, says dad

The dad of England rugby star Tom Curry has spoken of how Crewe and Nantwich RUFC made him the player he is today.

As Curry lines up alongside his England team mates in the World Cup in Japan, dad David has reflected on his and his twin Ben’s amazing rise in the sport.

September 25, 2019