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Family tribute to motorcyclist killed in A534 collision at Faddiley, Nantwich

Family tribute to motorcyclist killed in A534 collision at Faddiley, Nantwich

The family of a man who died following a collision in Faddiley near Nantwich have issued a tribute.

Alan Hough, 79, died on Thursday August 30 following a collision on the A534, Wrexham Road.

September 4, 2018
Steam train programme maker to stage Crewe Lyceum talk

Steam train programme maker to stage Crewe Lyceum talk

Self-confessed Crewe train spotter and TV programme maker David Parker returns to the town this month to give an illustrated talk on his new programme, “Flying Scotsman and the Golden Age of Steam”.

And on stage at Crewe Lyceum with David will be special guest Bryan Skellon, a retired Crewe Works railway engineer whose book of memories Inside Crewe Works is published in September.

September 4, 2018
Nantwich Town prepare for new FA Cup journey against Worksop

Nantwich Town prepare for new FA Cup journey against Worksop

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town return to FA Cup action this weekend when they host Worksop Town in the First Qualifying Round of the 2018-19 competition.

Worksop, who play in the Northern Counties East Premier Division, beat Carlton Town in the Preliminary Round and defeated Shepshed Dynamo in the Extra Preliminary Round.

September 4, 2018
Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Care home residents in Nantwich are enjoying their doggy days after staff put out an appeal for pooches.

What started as a general request on Facebook to see if anyone could bring a dog into Richmond Village retirement centre for residents to spend time with, has become a runaway success.

September 4, 2018
South Cheshire health chief issues advice amid rise in teenage depression

South Cheshire health chief issues advice amid rise in teenage depression

A South Cheshire health expert has issued advice on how to spot depression in teenagers as thousands return to school and college this week.

Dr Nichola Bishop, of NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, spoke out after latest research shows almost one in four young people will experience depression before they are 19.

September 3, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player scoops national award at Twickenham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player scoops national award at Twickenham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies captain Mollie Latham has scooped the National Rugby Awards Female Player of the Year at Twickenham!

Mollie was shortlisted for the award after her amazing achievements in leading the Vagrants ladies team as well as her wider role in the club.

September 3, 2018
Man found with £900 drugs in underpants in Willaston is jailed

Man found with £900 drugs in underpants in Willaston is jailed

A man found in a taxi in Willaston near Nantwich with £900 worth of Class A drugs in his underpants, has been jailed.

Lee Marr, 29, from Liverpool, appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

September 3, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 2nds beaten 14-24 by Liverpool

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 2nds beaten 14-24 by Liverpool

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 2nds kicked off their season with a narrow defeat at home to Liverpool Collegiate 2nds at the Vagrants.

The game started badly for Crewe with turnover ball from the kick off and a series of drives from the Collegiate pack allowing their fly-half to cross unopposed kick to make it 5-0 after just three minutes.

September 3, 2018
Scooter owners flock to Nantwich for Dabber Scooter Club event

Scooter owners flock to Nantwich for Dabber Scooter Club event

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of scooter owners flocked to Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 10th anniversary of “Smell The 2 Stroke” event took place at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich, during the final day of the Nantwich Food Festival.

September 2, 2018
Woore CC 1sts beaten heavily by league leaders Bagnall Norton

Woore CC 1sts beaten heavily by league leaders Bagnall Norton

By Roger Horwood
Bagnall Norton CC swept to back to back promotions with a comprehensive win over Woore CC, the only team who in theory could have overtaken them.

Woore remain in second position, but a second consecutive defeat leaves them just three points ahead of third placed Sandyford with three matches remaining.

September 2, 2018
Nantwich Town slump to 4-0 defeat away at South Shields

Nantwich Town slump to 4-0 defeat away at South Shields

Nantwich Town are licking their wounds after being thumped 4-0 away at South Shields.

Dave Cooke’s team suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Evo-Stik Premier League, and now lie 14th after being top after three games.

September 2, 2018
Orphaned seal pup at RSPCA Stapeley Grange marks start of ‘seal season’

Orphaned seal pup at RSPCA Stapeley Grange marks start of ‘seal season’

An orphaned seal pup has arrived at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich, marking the start of the ‘seal season’ for the centre.

The common seal pup, nicknamed Godfrey, arrived at the animal charity’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre after being rescued from a beach in Cumbria.

September 2, 2018
Family’s fundraising Sandstone Trail in memory of Nantwich lecturer

Family’s fundraising Sandstone Trail in memory of Nantwich lecturer

Three generations of the same family tackled the 34-mile Sandstone Trail in memory of a Nantwich lecturer who died from dementia aged just 69.

Simon Goodwin’s family were joined by friends and dogs on the two-day walk in August to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

September 2, 2018