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Stapeley tea party fundraiser to help transplant girl Elle Morris

Stapeley tea party fundraiser to help transplant girl Elle Morris

A fund-raising tea party is being staged in Stapeley to raise funds for double lung transplant youngster Elle Morris’ post surgery treatment.

Elle, from Wrenbury, who starts Brine Leas School in Nantwich this week, had the transplant six months ago.

September 4, 2017
Nantwich Food Festival – OUR PICTURE SPECIAL

Nantwich Food Festival – OUR PICTURE SPECIAL

Thousands of food lovers young and old packed in to Nantwich over the last three days to enjoy the town’s biggest Food Festival yet.

Organisers, volunteers, local businesses and many more pulled together to lay on a three-day food spectacular at various sites around the town.

September 4, 2017
Brookfield Golf Club near Nantwich set to close down

Brookfield Golf Club near Nantwich set to close down

A popular golf club near Nantwich is set to close down this week after its owners confirmed they are selling the venue.

Members of Brookfield Golf Club at Hankelow, off the A529, have been told the club will close after September 5.

September 3, 2017
Review: Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich with a bang

Review: Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich with a bang

Review
Four top comedians commanded the stage and left the audience in raptures as the Very Best in Stand Up comedy returned to Nantwich last night.

And it was one of those performances that will be remembered as much for the compere as the three billed comics.

September 2, 2017
Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory in stoppage time

Nantwich Town earn FA Cup victory in stoppage time

By Ryan Batty
A stoppage time winner from midfielder Sean Cooke saw Nantwich Town progress to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at City of Liverpool FC.

Cooke’s deflected effort in the fifth minute of added time in the second half saw the Dabbers overcome an impressive Liverpool side who had earlier pulled the game level through Luke Denson’s free kick.

September 2, 2017
Major £48 million plan to revamp Crewe’s Royal Arcade considered

Major £48 million plan to revamp Crewe’s Royal Arcade considered

A £48 million plan to revitalise the Royal Arcade site in Crewe town centre is being considered by Cheshire East Council, it emerged today.

The plan aims to redevelop the Royal Arcade site to include a new eight-screen cinema, gym, restaurants, shops, a new bus station, and refurbish the Market Hal

September 1, 2017
South Cheshire antiques expert moo-ved by amazing cow creamers collection

South Cheshire antiques expert moo-ved by amazing cow creamers collection

A South Cheshire antiques expert was stunned when he ‘herd’ about this amazing collection of 112 silver cow creamers.

Now Mark Littler is on the ‘moo-ve’ to sell them for around £85,000.

August 31, 2017
Mornflake to launch ‘Mighty Oats’ re-brand at Nantwich Food Festival

Mornflake to launch ‘Mighty Oats’ re-brand at Nantwich Food Festival

Breakfast food giant Mornflake will serve up a tasty company re-brand alongside gastronomic delights at the Nantwich Food Festival.

The South Cheshire employer will welcome thousands to its Food Hall on the Bowling Green car-park as it marks 10 years as a major supporter of the annual event.

August 31, 2017
Man, 29, charged with arson after Nantwich blaze leaves four in hospital

Man, 29, charged with arson after Nantwich blaze leaves four in hospital

A man has been charged with arson after a fire in a Nantwich flat left four people needing hospital treatment.

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday August 26 at block of flats on James Hall Street, Nantwich.

August 31, 2017
Nantwich firm Frank Olsen Furniture secures Northern Powerhouse £25,000 investment

Nantwich firm Frank Olsen Furniture secures Northern Powerhouse £25,000 investment

Nantwich firm Frank Olsen Furniture has earned a £25,000 investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

The boost will support the company’s expansion from a start-up to a scale up business following a sharp rise in retailer demand for its products.

August 30, 2017
South Cheshire College agrees link with Cheshire Phoenix basketball team

South Cheshire College agrees link with Cheshire Phoenix basketball team

South Cheshire College students will benefit from a new partnership with the county’s professional basketball team, Cheshire Phoenix.

The club, known as ‘The Nix’, works with communities striving to get young people active, interested in basketball and embracing healthy living.

August 30, 2017
Final Nantwich Museum “River Weaver” talk takes place August 31

Final Nantwich Museum “River Weaver” talk takes place August 31

Museum artist Les Pickford will speak on “When Turner Came to Town” from 3pm, describing the visit of artist J M W Turner to Nantwich.

And a copy of a sketch from J M W Turner’s “Chester Sketchbook” is featured in the exhibition, depicting the artist’s view of Nantwich in 1801.

August 30, 2017
Gary Delaney set to wow Nantwich audience as live comedy returns

Gary Delaney set to wow Nantwich audience as live comedy returns

One of the UK’s top comedians Gary Delaney returns to Nantwich this Friday as the “Very Best in Stand-Up” is back with a bang.

Fans’ favourite Delaney, a regular on TV shows like “Mock the Week”, is headlining the show at Nantwich Civic Hall.

August 30, 2017