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Nantwich Town held by Newcastle in feisty pre-season encounter

Nantwich Town held by Newcastle in feisty pre-season encounter

By Dave Vickers
Nantwich Town were held 1-1 by lower league Newcastle Town in a feisty encounter which saw the Dabbers reduced to 10 men.

In-form Jordan Davies gave Nantwich the lead, but the visitors pulled level after Clayton McDonald saw red for the Dabbers.

August 2, 2017

NANOCON – Nantwich Comic Con

NANOCON is back! Saturday 5th August will see the return of Nantwich’s Comic Con event to the Civic Hall and once again fans of TV & Movies can “get their geek on”. We listened to what visitors wanted so we’re back on a Saturday, we’ve moved to a warmer time of year and we’ve got even more Characters. NANOCON Saturday[Read More…]

August 2, 2017
Third man involved in horror crane collapse has died, police confirm

Third man involved in horror crane collapse has died, police confirm

A third man who was involved in the horrific crane collapse on a South Cheshire building site has died, police confirm.

David Webb, 43, was badly injured in the incident on a new build site in Dunwoody Way, Crewe on June 21.

August 2, 2017
Data from a third of Cheshire East air quality test sites ‘manipulated’

Data from a third of Cheshire East air quality test sites ‘manipulated’

More than 40 of Cheshire East Council’s 119 testing sites have been implicated in the air quality data scandal rocking the authority.

A damning report last week revealed how air quality data had been “deliberately manipulated” for three years.

August 1, 2017

Children’s poetry event in Nantwich

Nantwich Speakeasy will be hosting a children’s poetry event on 2nd and 3rd September as part of the Nantwich Food Festival 2017. Drop in between 10 and 4 for food-themed stories, songs, poetry and art activities.

August 1, 2017
Church Minshull to stage ‘Minshull Madness’ village festival

Church Minshull to stage ‘Minshull Madness’ village festival

Villagers in Church Minshull will host a two-day ‘Minshull Madness’ festival, featuring headline soul act The Screaming Beavers.

The event, planned for September 1 and 2, kicks off with a concert by one of England’s finest soul bands at 7.30pm.

August 1, 2017
Nantwich Film Club to show “Hidden Figures” on August 14

Nantwich Film Club to show “Hidden Figures” on August 14

Nantwich Film Club is to host a screening of the hit American movie, Hidden Figures.

The club’s next screening, on August 14, will take place at the Nantwich Civic Hall starting at 7.45pm.

July 31, 2017
South Cheshire legal firm expands and seeks 24 new recruits

South Cheshire legal firm expands and seeks 24 new recruits

South Cheshire firm Crystal Legal Services is recruiting 24 new employees after tripling its customer base in six months.

The new posts range from sales agents and sales team leaders, case handlers, customer service agents and customer service team leaders, to quality call auditors and operational team leaders.

July 31, 2017

WeaverHouse Open Day Saturday 12th August

Open day at WeaverHouse Professional Osteopathy and Healthcare Clinic. Saturday August 12th 9am-2pm. Our friendly practitioners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. There are FREE taster sessions, a raffle prize, exclusive discounts and even tea, coffee and cakes! SEE YOU THERE! 126 Hospital Street Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5RY 01270 62 99 33

July 31, 2017
Talented Nantwich students’ special needs garden finds Lake District home

Talented Nantwich students’ special needs garden finds Lake District home

A special educational needs garden designed and built by Reaseheath College students in Nantwich has found a new home in the Lake District.

The ‘From a Different Angle’ garden, which wowed visitors at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park and won a silver medal, will be relocated to Sandside Lodge, in Ulverston as part of a new school being built.

July 31, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich rugby players complete 86-mile challenge for charity

Crewe & Nantwich rugby players complete 86-mile challenge for charity

Members of Crewe and Nantwich RUFC completed an 86-mile challenge to raise funds for the Vagrants club and donate to the “We Love Manchester” fund.

Thirteen players and coaches from the club took on a cycle and walking mission starting in Carlisle and ending at Heddon-on-the-wall, near Newcastle.

July 31, 2017
Car blaze on A500 Nantwich bypass causes long delays

Car blaze on A500 Nantwich bypass causes long delays

A car which went up in flames on the busy A500 Nantwich bypass, sparked long traffic delays.

Fire crews were called to the blaze when an Audi car went up in smoke on the A500 between the Cheerbrook and Peacock roundabouts.

July 31, 2017
Police warning after 10 burglaries across rural Nantwich in July

Police warning after 10 burglaries across rural Nantwich in July

Police are warning residents in rural areas of Nantwich after 10 reported burglaries in the past month.

Offenders have targeted a number of areas, with repeat offences happening in Wrenbury and Burleydam.

July 31, 2017