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Evo-Stik match report: Ashton United 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Ashton United 2 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town fell to their first defeat of their Evo-Stik Premier campaign, losing to a late Tom Baker goal at Ashton United. Baker had earlier given The Robins the lead before Sean Cooke equalised for Nantwich.

August 28, 2012
Dramatic pictures of armed police swoop on Welsh Row, Nantwich

Dramatic pictures of armed police swoop on Welsh Row, Nantwich

These are the dramatic moments armed police swooped on Welsh Row in Nantwich, caught on camera by a sharp-eyed Nantwichnews contributor. The busy street was sealed off as armed officers reacted to an incident which started in Crewe town centre.

August 28, 2012
Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich celebrate “great” GCSE results

Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich celebrate “great” GCSE results

Nantwich pupils have celebrating their GCSE results, with 99% of Brine Leas students achieving 5 or more GCSE’s at A* to C. A massive 32% achieved A or A*’s at the Audlem Road school, and 34 students achieved 10 or more A* or A’s.

August 27, 2012
30,000 visitors expected for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

30,000 visitors expected for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Eat, drink and be merry! That’s the message from Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers as the town prepares to host thousands of ‘foodies’ next month.

August 27, 2012
Nantwich knitters give Age UK Smoothie campaign some needle

Nantwich knitters give Age UK Smoothie campaign some needle

Nantwich shoppers of all ages have risen to the challenge to knit Smoothie bottle hats for charity! More than 1,000 hats have already been donated to Sainsbury’s in Nantwich, who will donate 25p to Age UK for every one knitted.

August 26, 2012
One in Eleven Appeal boosted by Nantwich Sainsbury’s staff

One in Eleven Appeal boosted by Nantwich Sainsbury’s staff

Leighton Hospital’s “One in Eleven Appeal” has received another cash boost thanks to staff at Sainsbury’s Nantwich. Employees won a sales competition organised by Red Bull and donated the winnings of £250 to the store’s Charity of the Year.

August 24, 2012
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers have welcomed two major sponsors onboard. Event management specialist and training provider ESTC is supporting the event by providing security.

August 24, 2012
Reaseheath College keepers in national rare spider project

Reaseheath College keepers in national rare spider project

Keepers at Reaseheath College’s zoo in Nantwich are fostering minute offspring of one of UK’s rarest and most spectacular spiders. Four hundred fen raft spiderlings are being hand reared at the college for three months until they reach a suitable size for release.

August 23, 2012
Wistaston mum’s twins trauma inspires neonatal fundraiser

Wistaston mum’s twins trauma inspires neonatal fundraiser

A Wistaston mum has raised money for the neonatal unit that cared for all three of her children. Jo Davies, 31, collected donations from family and friends at the christening of her 20-week-old twins Charlie and Lily at St Mary’s in Nantwich.

August 22, 2012
Comedy sensation Jim Jefferies all set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Comedy sensation Jim Jefferies all set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Stand-up star Jim Jefferies who has landed a role in a major US sitcom, is to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall next month The highly-acclaimed comedian is bringing his national “Fully Functional” tour to town on September 3.

August 22, 2012
Police close busy Nantwich road after two-car accident

Police close busy Nantwich road after two-car accident

A woman was badly injured after an accident at a busy Nantwich road junction today. The two-vehicle collision happened at the junction of the A5301 Peter de Stapleigh Way and the A51 London Road/Elwood Way, in Stapeley.

August 22, 2012
Picture special… Brine Leas students celebrate A level results

Picture special… Brine Leas students celebrate A level results

These are the delighted Nantwich students enjoying after picking up their A level results at Brine Leas High School. Around 100 students from the school’s first ever sixth form cohort were caught in camera as they opened their results.

August 22, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 1 Kendal Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 1 Kendal Town 1

By Ashley Houghton A late Josh Kenworthy strike stopped Nantwich Town taking all three points against Kendal at the Weaver Stadium. Lewis Short gave Jimmy Quinn’s men the lead on the hour as the Dabbers looked set for two wins out of two.

August 22, 2012