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Cat recovering in Nantwich from hole in the neck awaits new home

Cat recovering in Nantwich from hole in the neck awaits new home

A cat who arrived in the RSPCA’s care in Nantwich with a hole in his neck, exposing his jugular vein, is waiting for his purr-fect home.

One-year-old Buddy was found as a stray in the streets of Congleton with blood around his neck.

July 11, 2017
New Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith pushed to “make a difference”

New Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith pushed to “make a difference”

To say the last month has been a whirlwind for new Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith would be an under-statement.

Thrust into the limelight by her amazing election victory, the 32-year-old’s life has been turned upside down. But she still had time to chat to Nantwichnews over coffee.

July 10, 2017
Burglar alert in Stapeley after two houses targeted while occupiers slept

Burglar alert in Stapeley after two houses targeted while occupiers slept

Police are hunting a burglar who targeted two properties in Stapeley while the occupiers slept.

The incidents, at homes on Flowerscroft and Stapeley Terrace, are being linked to the same suspect by detectives.

July 10, 2017
Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke is putting his new-look squad through its paces.

Players donned the club’s new home and away strips in a pre-season practice match at the Weaver Stadium.

July 10, 2017
Water leak hits supplies to Nantwich homes

Water leak hits supplies to Nantwich homes

Hundreds of Nantwich homes have had water supplies disrupted as engineers battle to repair a leak.

United Utilities says customers in CW5 have been hit by the leak outside Howbeck Farm, on London Road.

July 10, 2017
Review: ‘Communicating Doors’ by Nantwich Players

Review: ‘Communicating Doors’ by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Simon Porter is on at The Nantwich Players this week.

It’s a comedy, time-warp thriller where good overcomes evil, and it’s very, very funny.

July 10, 2017
Brine Leas School could pot £10,000 of paint in national competition

Brine Leas School could pot £10,000 of paint in national competition

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is in the running to scoop £10,000 of paint in a colour and design makeover national competition.

The Audlem Road school hopes to brush off its competitors to win funds to give its foyer and entrance hall a much-needed lick of paint.

July 10, 2017
South Cheshire’s County Group scoops Insurance Broker of the Year award

South Cheshire’s County Group scoops Insurance Broker of the Year award

Bosses at The County Group based in South Cheshire are celebrating after winning Insurance Broker of the Year 2017.

The firm, based in Crewe and Nantwich, collected the accolade at The British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

July 9, 2017
Nantwich Societies Spectacular returns to town square July 15

Nantwich Societies Spectacular returns to town square July 15

Club and Society members across South Cheshire will gather in Nantwich town centre to stage the popular Societies Spectacular.

The event will run between 10am and 2pm this Saturday July 15, to show off the huge breadth of activities that take place locally – and to give everyone the chance to get involved.

July 9, 2017
Reaseheath College students raise £13,600 for cancer research

Reaseheath College students raise £13,600 for cancer research

Big-hearted students and staff from Reaseheath College have raised more than £13,600 for North West Cancer Research.

The amount was handed over by the college’s Student Association at the student summer ball held on their Nantwich campus.

July 8, 2017
Malbank students take Gruffalo performance to Nantwich primary schools

Malbank students take Gruffalo performance to Nantwich primary schools

Sixth form students in Nantwich have been getting in role to support local primary schools by staging their adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s “The Gruffalo”.

This version, which was performed by Malbank students at Highfields Academy in Nantwich, focuses on storytelling as students imaginatively use sheets to create the Gruffalo and perform the tale with a twist.

July 7, 2017
Nantwich Police Youth Fishing Contest set for August

Nantwich Police Youth Fishing Contest set for August

Planning is in full swing for this year’s Nantwich Police Youth Fishing Competition.

The popular event returns on Tuesday August 15 and young people aged 10 to 16 from across the area are being encouraged to sign up.

July 7, 2017

Nantwich Town FC – this Sunday 9th (1pm)

Nantwich Town FC – this Sunday 9th (1pm): http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/meet-team-sunday-9th-july-1pm-kick-off/

July 7, 2017