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Nantwich Police drugs dog welcomed by town pub bosses

Nantwich Police drugs dog welcomed by town pub bosses

Nantwich Police are using four legs in their battle against drugs in the town. They patrolled the pubs and clubs of Nantwich with a “passive” drugs dog to find suspected offenders.

March 7, 2012
South Cheshire designer to star at International Women’s Day event

South Cheshire designer to star at International Women’s Day event

A South Cheshire garden designer will take centre stage at Eve Ensler’s world renowned “V*gina Monologues” to support Greater Manchester women fleeing domestic abuse. Elizabeth Buckley, 54, will join 12 other women at the Birdcage nightclub in Manchester tomorrow (March 8).

March 7, 2012
Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

These are England’s football stars of the future in Nantwich as they prepare for an international friendly game with Poland. The England under 18s squad took part in a training session at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012
Nantwich Town keeper Ben Chapman signs for Leek Town

Nantwich Town keeper Ben Chapman signs for Leek Town

By Ashley Houghton Popular Nantwich Town reserve goalkeeper Ben Chapman has signed for Leek Town. Chapman (pictured) said he was “sad” to be leaving after three good seasons at the Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012
Fat Face gains permission to convert Ye Olde Vaults Nantwich pub

Fat Face gains permission to convert Ye Olde Vaults Nantwich pub

National clothing chain Fat Face has been granted permission to transform Nantwich’s former Ye Olde Vaults pub. Cheshire East Council has approved the conversion of the Grade II-listed three-storey building in High Street.

March 6, 2012
270 new homes firm in Nantwich Town Council mix-up

270 new homes firm in Nantwich Town Council mix-up

Nantwich residents were left disgruntled when a property firm proposing to build 270 homes failed to turn up to give a presentation. Around a dozen residents attended Nantwich Town Council expecting to hear from Gladman Developments on proposals for land off Marsh Lane.

March 6, 2012
TV’s Fred Talbot enjoys Reaseheath College’s lambing event

TV’s Fred Talbot enjoys Reaseheath College’s lambing event

TV personality Fred Talbot saw a lamb being born for the first time when he visited Reaseheath College in Nantwich. The popular Granada Reports presenter and weather forecaster watched 18-year-old Colin Potts, a Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture student, deliver the lamb.

March 6, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Geoff Crawford has urged his team not to “lose their nerve” as they fight for the league title. He spoke out after the 1st team notched another crucial victory, this time 21-19 against title rivals Ruskin Park.

March 6, 2012
Ships’ logs sell for more than £6,000 at Nantwich auction

Ships’ logs sell for more than £6,000 at Nantwich auction

A collection of ships’ logs illustrated with drawings and watercolour sketches, sold for £6,190 at a Nantwich auction. The most valuable compiled by Herbert Edward Leadam sold for £3,000 against and estimate of £400 at the Peter Wilson auction on Market Street.

March 5, 2012
MRSA cases reduced at Leighton Hospital, say Trust chiefs

MRSA cases reduced at Leighton Hospital, say Trust chiefs

Leighton Hospital bosses have managed a two-year period free from MRSA bacteraemia (bloodstream infections) cases. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) reached the landmark in February 2012.

March 5, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Ashton United 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Ashton United 1

By Ashley Houghton: Nantwich Town earned a credible 1-1 draw against in-form Ashton United in an entertaining game at the Weaver Stadium. And the Dabbers did it the hard way, coming from behind to clip the wings of the in-form Robins.

March 3, 2012
REVIEW: Very Best in Stand-Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Very Best in Stand-Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

Four fabulous comedians entertained a packed Nantwich Civic Hall at the latest Very Best in Standup live show. Top acts from across the country and beyond gathered in Nantwich to deliver a class night of comedy.

March 3, 2012
Wife of missing Wistaston man Peter Dykes to fly to Madrid

Wife of missing Wistaston man Peter Dykes to fly to Madrid

The wife of missing Wistaston man Peter Dykes is to fly out to Spain to be reunited with her husband. Teresa said she has finally managed to track Peter down to a hotel in Madrid and has spoken to him, but revealed he is “very poorly”.

March 3, 2012