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Nantwich wine entrepreneur Rodney Densem dies aged 65

Nantwich wine entrepreneur Rodney Densem dies aged 65

Nantwich wine entrepreneur Rodney Densem has died suddenly at the age of 65. The head of Rodney Densem Wines passed away on Saturday (December 14).

December 18, 2013
Nantwich youngsters enjoy Zoo2U visit to classroom

Nantwich youngsters enjoy Zoo2U visit to classroom

Pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School in Nantwich got to meet some furry – and not so furry – friends. A range of animals visited the school on Manor Road from North West educational organisation, Zoo2U.

December 18, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson furious over fans abuse

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson furious over fans abuse

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has revealed how abuse from fans has made him question his future at the Weaver Stadium. Johnson spoke out after a small minority of supporters targeted him during Nantwich’s 2-2 draw with league leaders Skelmersdale.

December 17, 2013
Nantwich Town Council to reduce council tax bill by almost 6%

Nantwich Town Council to reduce council tax bill by almost 6%

Nantwich residents are to receive a reduction in their council tax bill from the town council in 2014-15. Town councillors have approved plans to drop the Nantwich precept by 5.9%.

December 17, 2013
Police launch drivers appeal over Nantwich cyclist A530 death

Police launch drivers appeal over Nantwich cyclist A530 death

Police want to trace two drivers who may be key witnesses to the road accident near Nantwich which killed cyclist Stewart Gandy. Mr Gandy (pictured) was in collision with a lorry as he rode his bike along the A530 Whitchurch Road in Baddington.

December 16, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintain title charge with win over Old Saltlians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintain title charge with win over Old Saltlians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC went back to the top of the league after a battling 26-16 away win at Old Saltlians. The Vagrants club scored four tries in the victory which showed the team can still win despite an under par performance.

December 16, 2013
Christmas houses help light up Nantwich and Crewe

Christmas houses help light up Nantwich and Crewe

Families across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up their homes for Christmas. These pictures by Nantwichnews contributor Jonathan White show the efforts households have been making to bring festive cheer.

December 16, 2013
Review: “Peter Pan” panto a big hit on opening night at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “Peter Pan” panto a big hit on opening night at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner There is always something special about watching a pantomine. And the opening night of “Peter Pan” at The Crewe Lyceum didn’t disappoint the packed audience there.

December 15, 2013
Nantwich Town hold league leaders Skelmersdale Utd to 2-2 draw

Nantwich Town hold league leaders Skelmersdale Utd to 2-2 draw

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were denied a famous win over league leaders Skelmersdale United by a free-kick in the fifth minute of injury time. Skelmersdale sub Jack Laird netted the kick to break Dabbers’ hearts at the Weaver Stadium.

December 14, 2013
Nantwich RSPCA staff care for seal pups hit by UK floods

Nantwich RSPCA staff care for seal pups hit by UK floods

Sick and injured seals orphaned by recent storms and floods which battered the UK’s coast are being transferred to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich. Six seals are being taken to the centre to help ease the pressure on East Winch Wildlife Centre.

December 13, 2013
Wulvern Housing staff help out to collect for Nantwich Foodbank

Wulvern Housing staff help out to collect for Nantwich Foodbank

Staff from Wulvern Housing have been helping collect vital supplies to donate to Nantwich Foodbank. They joined volunteers from Tesco Extra to collect donations as part of the national “Every Can Helps” campaign.

December 12, 2013
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop huge medal haul at two competitions

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop huge medal haul at two competitions

Young Nantwich Seals swimmers won a haul of medals and personal bests in two tough competitions. Fourteen swimmers made the journey to Warrington for the Percy Mason Memorial Gala and produced their best performance of the year.

December 12, 2013
6,000 Crewe and Nantwich homes qualify for heating help

6,000 Crewe and Nantwich homes qualify for heating help

Six thousand households in Crewe and Nantwich are eligible for assistance from energy supplier with heating their homes. Latest findings from Home Heat Helpline shows 13 per cent of homes in Crewe and Nantwich are entitled to relief from energy companies this year.

December 11, 2013