Nantwich Town will be boosted by an international call-up for MK Dons defender Gary MacKenzie, who misses their FA Cup 1st round encounter. MacKenzie will win his first cap for Scotland in a friendly against Cyprus on Friday night. It rules him out of the cup clash with the Dabbers the following day.
Residents in Crewe and Nantwich can catch a glimpse of the Olympic Flame when it blazes through Cheshire East next year. Four Cheshire East towns will form part of the Olympic torch relay route on May 31, as it passes through Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield, Knutsford and surrounding areas.
Early intervention techniques by Cheshire Police are cracking down on anti-social behaviour, members of Cheshire Police Authority have been told. The number of disorder incidents recorded between April and September dropped to under 25,000, compared with more then 30,100 in the same period last year.
Willaston has received two awards in this year’s Cheshire Community Pride competition. The Nantwich village won accolades for its Willaston Reach magazine and was highly commended in the Community Spirit category.
By Jonathan White The 34th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display went off with a bang as villagers came out in their hundreds. The event started with a children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competition at the Park Drive/Westfield Drive.
By Ashley Houghton A poor refereeing decision cost Nantwich Town all three points in a 1-1 draw at Ashton United. Mat Bailey headed in Sean Cooke’s corner to salvage a point after Aaron Burns’ penalty gave United the lead.
By Claire Faulkner
I’d been warned it would be a late night.
But when the King of Knotty Ash comes to town, what else can you do but dust off your tickle stick and join in the fun.
Detectives want witnesses who saw a robbery at a bookmakers in Nantwich Road to come forward. Two masked men entered Corbetts Bookmakers in Nantwich Road, Crewe, and stole cash from the premises.
Nantwich-based The Cat radio station is launching its Community Awards – 2012 scheme. The awards are designed to recognise the people from Crewe and Nantwich who dedicate their time to support all aspects of local life.
Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club has agreed a new sponsor for their next film showing of ”Senna” on November 10. The group is hoping for another packed audience similar to the first two screenings.
Rail travellers between Nantwich and Crewe were delayed today after an accident at Willaston level crossing. Police had to close the rail line temporarily after the accident involving a lorry at the crossing at around 4pm on November 2.
A Nantwich student was left star-struck when she met up with a Hollywood actor in London. Alice Thompson, 21, was given the chance to meet Australian actor Hugh Jackman and see the film premiere of his latest movie Real Steel at the Empire Leicester Square.
Richmond Village Nantwich hosted a black tie benefit ball in aid of the ABF The Soldiers Charity. Around 75 guests enjoyed the event, including Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs (pictured, left), Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and Deputy Mayor of Nantwich Graham Fenton.
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