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Nantwich Town suffer fifth consecutive league defeat away at Farsley

Nantwich Town suffer fifth consecutive league defeat away at Farsley

By Ryan Batty
Two goals from league top scorer James Walshaw condemned Nantwich Town to their fifth consecutive league defeat.

Farsley Celtic took the lead after 69 minutes as Walshaw side-footed past Reece Quinn.

October 8, 2017
Unlicensed taxi driver nabbed in Nantwich by dashcam footage

Unlicensed taxi driver nabbed in Nantwich by dashcam footage

A Nantwich taxi driver helped to capture an unlicensed operator by catching him in the act on his dashcam footage.

Javeed Iqbal was plying for trade on a Hackney Carriage stand in Swine Market, Nantwich.

October 6, 2017
Reaseheath College turns pink at Cancer Research UK Pretty Muddy event

Reaseheath College turns pink at Cancer Research UK Pretty Muddy event

Reaseheath College in Nantwich turned into a sea of pink when hundreds of women took part in Cancer Research UK’s Pretty Muddy event.

More than 950 mums, daughters, sisters and friends showed their commitment to the cause as they came together in one cause.

October 5, 2017
Newly formed South and West Cheshire College to stage three-campus event

Newly formed South and West Cheshire College to stage three-campus event

The recently formed West Cheshire College and South Cheshire College are hosting an Open Evening across all three of its campuses.

Young people from Nantwich and Crewe can find out more about courses and apprenticeships at the evening, on October 9 from 5.30pm to 8pm at its Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester bases.

October 5, 2017
Mayors join Macmillan Coffee Morning at Nantwich bowling club

Mayors join Macmillan Coffee Morning at Nantwich bowling club

Cheshire East Mayor Arthur Moran joined residents to enjoy a cuppa as part of a fund-raising Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Cllr Moran, who represents Nantwich North and West, was invited along with the event at Park Road Bowling Club in Nantwich.

October 5, 2017
Former law worker courts success with new Nantwich shop Nettle

Former law worker courts success with new Nantwich shop Nettle

A former law trainee is courting success with her new Nantwich shop after she crafted herself a new career!

Jo Weaver’s new homeware and gift store, Nettle, on Beam Street, fulfils a long-held ambition ever since she quit the legal business.

October 4, 2017
KAPOW! Superhero challenge raises thousands for St Luke’s Hospice

KAPOW! Superhero challenge raises thousands for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White
A KAPOW! superhero obstacle challenge at South Cheshire College helped raise thousands of pounds for St Luke’s Hospice.

The 3km-long course included eight giant inflatable obstacles, a travelator and plenty of bubbles!

October 4, 2017
South Cheshire tennis teams are game for Winter league

South Cheshire tennis teams are game for Winter league

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire tennis teams are going head to head in the launch of the new Winter 2017 season.

The South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League began Sunday October 1.

October 3, 2017
Willaston Primary to host Firework Extravaganza

Willaston Primary to host Firework Extravaganza

Willaston Primary Academy will host a Firework Extravaganza on October 20.

The event, between 5.30pm and 7pm, will feature a professional firework display, as well as fairground rides, grill and bar and other entertainment.

October 3, 2017
Audlem Lass boat service runner up in national Living Waterways awards

Audlem Lass boat service runner up in national Living Waterways awards

Volunteers running Audlem Lass boat service are celebrating national recognition.

The service, which runs between Audlem and Overwater Marina near Nantwich, has been named runner-up in the national Living Waterways Awards.

October 3, 2017

Fund-raising evening of film entertainment, Wistaston (Fri 13-10-17)

A fund-raising evening of film entertainment by Crewe Movie Makers will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston on Friday 13th October 2017 starting at 7:30pm. Tickets = £5 inclusive of tea/coffee & biscuits. Tickets on sale on the door. There will be a raffle. Proceeds from the event will go to Wistaston Memorial Hall’s funds. For further[Read More…]

October 3, 2017
Swan attacked by dog on River Weaver died, RSPCA confirms

Swan attacked by dog on River Weaver died, RSPCA confirms

A swan rescued from the River Weaver in Nantwich after being attacked by a dog, has died.

The bird was rescued by RSPCA and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service officers off Manor Road North on Saturday afternoon (September 30).

October 3, 2017
Nantwich Singers team up with children’s choir for special concert

Nantwich Singers team up with children’s choir for special concert

The Nantwich Singers are teaming up with local children’s choir SING!@StMary’s and young singers from Brine Leas School for a one-off performance.

They will perform together John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children” at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on October 14.

October 3, 2017