International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.
A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a flat in Nantwich. The blaze started in the ground floor property on Barony Court, and residents managed to scramble clear.
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan will add glamour to a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display in Nantwich. The pin-up, who plays Rovers barmaid Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap, will be at the “Spooktacular” Halloween family fun night at Dorfold Park on October 27.
Nantwich racing fans could get a glimpse into footballer Michael Owen’s stables and training site as part of a special charity event. The Malpas-based Manor House Stables, co-owned by Owen and Andrew Black, is to stage an open morning in aid of St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice.
A Nantwich charity champion described the amazing experience of carrying the Paralympic Torch. Olwyn Payton was nominated by people in the town for her work and in memory of her daughter died after being born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Richmond Village Nantwich is celebrating reaching the finals of the Great North West Care Awards in two categories. The centre, off London Road, is a finalist for the North West’s Care Employer of the Year.
Nantwich folk are invited for a cuppa and a cake at Leighton Hospital to raise money for the national Macmillan Cancer appeal. The Macmillan team at Leighton are taking part the annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event on Friday September 28 at 11am.
Musical instruments played by a cruise ship musician in the 1960s struck a chord with buyers at a Nantwich auction. The old instruments raised almost £30,000 when sold at Peter Wilson auctioneers, on Market Street.
By Ashley Houghton A superb fight back from Nantwich Town saw them take all three points from FC United of Manchester at Gigg Lane. The Dabbers scored twice in the last 15 minutes to return to winning ways after last week’s FA Cup defeat to Chorley.
Organisers of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have been stunned at the success of this weekend’s event. More than 30,000 visitors have flocked to Nantwich and the weekend is set to generate more than £2 million for the town.
Nantwich Cricket Club celebrations went on into the night after the 1st team secured an incredible third league title in a row. The Whitehouse Lane team secured a hat-trick of crowns on a tense final day in the Cheshire County Premier Division.
By Jonathan White A Nantwich ladies tennis team is celebrating after winning the league title – for the 20th year in a row! Nantwich Tennis Club Ladies ‘A’ team have landed the South and Mid Cheshire Division 1 cup for the 29th time in all.
Rail chiefs have been forced into a rethink over plans to close Nantwich’s three level crossings in the run up to Christmas. Network Rail wanted to close the London Road, Wellington Road and Shrewbridge Road crossings for several days in December.
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