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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back to winning ways over Kidderminster

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back to winning ways over Kidderminster

By Steve Holding
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounced back to winning ways beating Kidderminster 31-15 in Midlands 2 West (North) Division.

Both teams cancelled each other early on but the match sprung into life on 25 minutes.

October 15, 2017
Nantwich War Memorial to be listed, while stone will honour town hero Stanley Boughey

Nantwich War Memorial to be listed, while stone will honour town hero Stanley Boughey

Nantwich War Memorial looks set to be officially ‘listed’ by Historic England as a site of ‘special architectural or historic interest’.

The move to list the memorial in the town square on High Street is part of the Government’s plan for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, which takes place in November 2018.

October 15, 2017
Police to target speeding drivers near Nantwich Lake after complaints

Police to target speeding drivers near Nantwich Lake after complaints

Residents and councillors are calling on police to target speeding motorists on Shrewbridge Road close to Nantwich Lake.

Several residents have complained about dangerous speeds of drivers along the 30mph stretch alongside the lake before the bend on Park Road.

October 15, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought FA Cup replay with Kettering

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought FA Cup replay with Kettering

By Ryan Batty
Sean Cooke’s second half free kick put Nantwich Town in the hat for the FA Cup 1st Round draw after a 1-1 draw with Kettering Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Michael Richens put the visitors in front on the verge of half-time as he was able to stab home following a deflection from a corner.

October 15, 2017

High Lane Charity Christmas Craft and Gift Fair

Youth Development Africa is organising a Christmas Craft and Gift Fair to raise money for this project. This event will be held at High Lane Village Hall (Windlehurst Rd, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8AB) on Saturday 9th December 2017, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. There is free entrance for the public and there will be entertainment, food, raffles, crafts, gifts and[Read More…]

October 15, 2017
Nantwich firm Direct Access lands Virgin Trains deal

Nantwich firm Direct Access lands Virgin Trains deal

Nantwich disability access company Direct Access has landed a deal to work with Virgin Trains.

The company, based at Regent Centre on London Road, will be auditing 16 major railway stations on the West Coast Mainline.

October 14, 2017
Nantwich Museum to host half-term workshops

Nantwich Museum to host half-term workshops

Autumn craft workshops including quizzes and trails will take place at Nantwich Museum during school half-term.

The workshops will be held on Wednesday and Thursday October 25-26.

October 14, 2017
Reaseheath College students celebrate graduation success

Reaseheath College students celebrate graduation success

Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath celebrated their degrees at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

Watched by families and employers, graduates marked the completion of degrees in adventure sports, agriculture, business, countryside, equine, food science and horticulture.

October 14, 2017
Fire crews tackle house blaze on Bowyer Avenue in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle house blaze on Bowyer Avenue in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a house blaze in Nantwich after residents managed to scramble clear.

The incident happened on Bowyer Avenue, near the Barony, at around 1.30pm today (October 13).

October 13, 2017
Hundreds of youngsters enjoy Brine Leas School ‘Activity Day’

Hundreds of youngsters enjoy Brine Leas School ‘Activity Day’

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to 250 pupils from years 5 and 6 throughout Crewe and Nantwich for its annual ‘Activity Day’.

Youngsters opted for a range of practical activities – from making chocolate creatures to ceramic animals, to developing CSI skills in the laboratory, to designing, making and launching their own rockets.

October 12, 2017
Words and Music Festival wows audiences in Nantwich

Words and Music Festival wows audiences in Nantwich

The tenth Words and Music Festival in Nantwich is hitting all the right notes with fans, say organisers.

The week-long festival has pulled in crowds to eight venues around the town, with tickets still available for some shows.

October 12, 2017
Nantwich Ambulance First Responders shortlisted for Community Hero awards

Nantwich Ambulance First Responders shortlisted for Community Hero awards

Nantwich’s two Ambulance First Responders have been shortlisted in the national 2017 Community Hero awards.

Gavin Palin and Max Kelly were stunned when they discovered they had been nominated for the award.

October 11, 2017
Stapeley pupil honoured for efforts to help homeless people

Stapeley pupil honoured for efforts to help homeless people

A big-hearted Stapeley pupil and her friend have helped to raise more than £150 and collected goods for homeless people.

Daisy Williamson and Mia Meahan teamed up to help raise funds and items for those at the Homeless Centre in Crewe.

October 11, 2017