Latest

Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

A family support group in Nantwich is raising thousands of pounds to take children and their parents or carers on a residential. Chatterbox, based at Malbank School, is already halfway to its target to fund the special weekend to Menai in the summer.

March 3, 2014
Man found dead in house on London Road in Nantwich

Man found dead in house on London Road in Nantwich

A man has been found dead in a house on London Road in Nantwich. Police have confirmed the death of a man in his 40s, but say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

March 3, 2014
Woman found dead after house fire in Wistaston street

Woman found dead after house fire in Wistaston street

A woman has died after a house fire in Wistaston. The victim was found by fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe as they searched the property on Prior Close, Wistaston.

March 2, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 Ilkeston Town 2

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 Ilkeston Town 2

By James Briscoe The penalty spot played a part in another Nantwich Town game as star forward Aaron Burns scored one of two first-half penalties. And the 2-2 draw against Ilkeston at the Weaver Stadium was about a fair result.

March 1, 2014
Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Fish management students were in line for prize catches during a survey at Coole Acres Fishery and Fish Hatchery in Nantwich. The Reaseheath College students spent a practical session investigating species and size of population of fish in the specimen pool.

February 28, 2014
South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

The mum of a two-year-old boy battling a rare life-threatening illness, is to walk the Great Wall of China to raise money in his name. Jessica Oakes wants to complete the five-day feat to honour the doctors who have helped keep son Aydan alive.

February 27, 2014
A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

More residents have backed calls for a safety review of the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road through Willaston and Wistaston. A campaign to make the road safer is being led by Cheshire East’s Wistaston councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill.

February 27, 2014
The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

Bosses at Nantwich-based The Cat Community Radio Station spoke of their joy today at securing a five-year FM licence from Ofcom. It means the station, based out of Frederick House in Nantwich, will now be able to broadcast on air rather than internet-only.

February 26, 2014
Evo-Stik League report: Witton Albion 3 Nantwich Town 2

Evo-Stik League report: Witton Albion 3 Nantwich Town 2

By Jamaes Briscoe A brace from Aaron Burns inspired a fightback but was not enough to salvage a point for Nantwich Town at Witton Albion. The Dabbers were 3-0 after an hour but came close to rescuing the game.

February 26, 2014
Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

The wife of a Crewe & Nantwich rugby player is to tackle a daring skydive to raise funds for her husband’s stricken team-mate. Elyssa Germain is plucking up the courage for the leap in honour of Crewe & Nantwich star Kieran Flynn.

February 25, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall had to cancel several planned events after a major power failure hit the venue. Engineers from supplier Scottish Power were called in to the hall on Market Street after a black-out struck.

February 25, 2014
Nantwich animal centre cares for rare seabird hit by hurricane

Nantwich animal centre cares for rare seabird hit by hurricane

Staff at a Nantwich animal hospital have been caring for a rare seabird blown off course by hurricane-force winds. This Razorbill (pictured) was badly hurt and found in a  shopping street in North Wales after the storms 12 days ago.

February 24, 2014
Four top comedians on bill for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Four top comedians on bill for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

The Very Best In Stand Up is back at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 7 with another four top comedians on the bill. Compere and host is St Helens’ own Dave Twentyman.

February 24, 2014