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Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies hammer Vagabonds 74-7 to retain top spot

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies hammer Vagabonds 74-7 to retain top spot

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies continued their unbeaten league run in impressive style with a clinical demolition of Vagabond Ladies at Crewe Vagrants.

Four tries from captain India Perris-Redding, a hat-trick from returning winger Mary Shepperson and a brace each from Phoebe Jay and Millie Jones put the Isle of Man side to the sword in an impressive display of running rugby.

January 23, 2019
Police hunt for teenage gang who attacked 14-year-old on bike in Crewe

Police hunt for teenage gang who attacked 14-year-old on bike in Crewe

Detectives are hunting a teenage gang who attacked a 14-year-old boy and stole his bike in Crewe.

The incident happened on Monday (January 21) at around 4.45pm when the victim was cycling from Macon Way towards Ludlow Avenue through the Brook.

January 23, 2019
Nantwich-based Car Transplants merges with three other firms

Nantwich-based Car Transplants merges with three other firms

Nantwich vehicle salvage firm Car Transplants is to merge with Motorhog, FAB Recycling and DH Systems to create SYNETIQ on March 1.

It will create the largest service provider in salvage, dismantling, green parts and support service arenas in the UK.

January 23, 2019
Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town have pulled off a real coup in the transfer market – signing the former Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller!

The 39-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium after a two-year break from football, and aims to help the Dabbers achieve promotion.

January 22, 2019

Elmscot Day Nursery Nantwich – Open Day

Come to our FREE event! Saturday 26th January 2019 10.00am – 2.00pm Elmscot Day Nursery, Barony Court, Barony Road, Nantwich, CW5 5RD Prospective families can come and meet our team, discover what we have to offer and view our incredible facilities.

January 22, 2019
Brine Leas pupils help raise £40,000 in Rudolph Runs hospice event

Brine Leas pupils help raise £40,000 in Rudolph Runs hospice event

Nantwich pupils who took part in Rudolph Runs for St Luke’s Hospice have helped to raise £40,000 towards patient care.

Fundraisers at St Luke’s were overwhelmed by the response to the festive fun runs with 43 schools, nurseries and Girl Guide groups signing up and hosting their own Rudolph Run in December.

January 22, 2019
Nantwich care firm Belong to launch arts for dementia project

Nantwich care firm Belong to launch arts for dementia project

Nantwich-based care village operator Belong has joined a project to see how arts can improve the lives of dementia sufferers.

Belong has teamed up with Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat, in the unique three-year research project.

January 22, 2019

Self-Defence – Ruskin High School

First Karate Club in Cheshire 1968. At Ruskin Road High School every Monday and Thursday 6.30pm.

January 21, 2019
Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

The teams in second and third place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division went head to head.

And it was Crewe Athletic who emerged triumphant, beating Salvador 6-3 to move into second place on goal difference.

January 21, 2019
Cheshire East Council failing to inspect food outlets in time, figures show

Cheshire East Council failing to inspect food outlets in time, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than one in 10 Cheshire East pubs, restaurants, takeaways or grocery stores requiring inspection at least every two years is not being checked on time.

Cheshire East Council says staff vacancies are to blame for missing the target on food hygiene ratings in the first half of 2018-19.

January 21, 2019

Hits and Giggles – Open Mic Comedy

Friday 1st March 8pm. Open Mic Comedy night hosted by MC Eamon Goodfellow (New Comedy Act 2019 Finalist). Each comedian gets a 10minbslit to showcase new material followed by Luve Mysic from Bethany Gail. Bar open, food available. Call 01279 628451 to reserve a seat

January 21, 2019

Secret Singwriters Club 34 Pepper Street

27th Jan 2pm. Live music at 34 Pepper Street, cafe Bar, from local soulful songwriter Claudia and gritty acoustic originals from Tiny Pioneers. FREE ENTRY full food menu available.

January 21, 2019
Malbank headteacher “disappointed” at critical Ofsted inspection

Malbank headteacher “disappointed” at critical Ofsted inspection

The headteacher of Malbank School in Nantwich said she is “disappointed” with the latest Ofsted report which says the school “requires improvement” overall.

Inspectors say the school on Welsh Row requires improvement in all categories, including leadership/management, quality of teaching, outcomes for pupils, and personal development/behaviour.

January 21, 2019