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Nantwich Police at supermarkets to target chip and pin thefts

Nantwich Police at supermarkets to target chip and pin thefts

Nantwich Police are at Morrisons and Sainsbury’s stores in the town today (May 29) to highlight chip and pin distraction thefts. Officers will present between 10am and 2pm giving tips on how to prevent falling victim to the crime.

May 29, 2012
Struggling Nantwich CC slump to 41-run defeat at Neston

Struggling Nantwich CC slump to 41-run defeat at Neston

Defending champions Nantwich suffered another setback in their quest for a third consecutive ECB Premier League title. Nantwich slumped to a 41-run defeat away at Neston, their third reverse in the opening six fixtures.

May 28, 2012
Review: “Curtain Up” one-off show wows Crewe Lyceum audience

Review: “Curtain Up” one-off show wows Crewe Lyceum audience

By Claire Faulkner The Crewe Lyceum audience was given an insight into South Cheshire’s dance and artistic talent. A one-off song and dance show “Curtain Up” was staged by local groups Musical Mayhem, Nantwich-based X Academy, Inspire and Dance Basics.

May 28, 2012
Striker Michael Lennon “saddened” at leaving Nantwich Town

Striker Michael Lennon “saddened” at leaving Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town striker Michael Lennon revealed it “saddened” him to leave the Weaver Stadium after four years. The marksman, who has been a firm favourite with Dabbers’ fans, has signed for Hednesford Town.

May 28, 2012
Ex Nantwich Town boss Steve Davis leads Crewe Alex to Wembley glory

Ex Nantwich Town boss Steve Davis leads Crewe Alex to Wembley glory

Former Nantwich Town boss Steve Davis led Crewe Alexandra to promotion with a thrilling Wembley victory in front of 15,000 delirious fans. Youngsters like Nick Powell, Nantwich teenager Max Clayton and Davis’ son Harry, who played on loan at the Dabbers, took the plaudits.

May 28, 2012
Traffic chaos after collision at Peacock roundabout, Nantwich

Traffic chaos after collision at Peacock roundabout, Nantwich

An accident at a busy roundabout in Nantwich caused traffic chaos today (May 26). The incident involved a car towing a caravan and a motorcyclist at the Peacock roundabout in Willaston where the A500 meets the A534.

May 26, 2012
“Elizabeth” girls boost Nantwich Jubilee event in town square

“Elizabeth” girls boost Nantwich Jubilee event in town square

Two girls called Elizabeth from a Nantwich school will take centre stage for the lighting of a Queen’s Jubilee beacon in the town square. The youngsters, of Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley, will light a candle that will be handed to the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, David Briggs, who will then light the official beacon.

May 26, 2012
Wardens target messy dog owners in Willaston and Rope

Wardens target messy dog owners in Willaston and Rope

Dog wardens are targeting irresponsible pet owners who don’t cleam up in the Nantwich villages of Willaston and Rope. Councillors and villagers have welcomed the crackdown which involves stencilling dog mess and wardens in plain clothes watching owners.

May 26, 2012
College students to play at Royal Garden opening in Wistaston

College students to play at Royal Garden opening in Wistaston

Students are hoping they will be music to the ears when they perform at the opening of a new Royal Rose Garden in Wistaston. A-Level students from South Cheshire College will help celebrate the garden’s unveiling on June 8 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

May 25, 2012
Queen’s Jubilee beacon lighting at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston

Queen’s Jubilee beacon lighting at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston

By Jonathan White A beacon to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be lit at the top of the St Mary’s Church tower in Wistaston. The lighting will take place at 10.15pm on June 4 and should be visible over a wide area.

May 24, 2012
Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe

Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe

Leading autism campaigner Kevin Healey is to carry the Olympic in Crewe on May 31. Kevin, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded two autism charities in Staffordshire and set up UK Autism Radio UK.

May 24, 2012
Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee

Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee

Nantwich in Bloom is to unveil a unique Flaming Floral Beacon as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The floral tribute will be placed in the bed behind the Cenotaph in Nantwich town square, said Nantwich in Bloom coordinator Doug Butterill.

May 24, 2012
A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A new road layout off the M6 for Nantwich and Crewe could unlock the potential for new jobs in South Cheshire, council chiefs claim. Plans for the new road layout on the A500 approach and around junction 16 roundabout and slip roads could start this autumn.

May 23, 2012