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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose unbeaten record in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose unbeaten record in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lost top spot in Midlands Two West (North) after a narrow defeat to title rivals Leek. Crewe & Nantwich went down 22-15 as the two unbeaten sides locked horns at the Vagrants.

November 25, 2013
Nantwich butcher H Clewlow earns three golds at Smithfield Awards

Nantwich butcher H Clewlow earns three golds at Smithfield Awards

A Nantwich butcher produced a sizzling performance to land gold awards for its speciality sausages. H Clewlow Butchers in Pepper Street, won three of its four entries, including two sausage submissions, at the Smithfield Awards 2013.

November 25, 2013
Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards

Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards

Top eateries across South Cheshire have been rewarded after thousands of diners voted in a Nantwich Food and Drink Festival contest. The third Dining Out Awards attracted a large crowd of hotel, restaurant, pub and café owners to a presentation ceremony at Rookery Hall Hotel.

November 25, 2013
Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on

Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on

Organisers of this weekend’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on are urging families to get to town early. Thousands are expected to pack the town centre for the festive event which starts at 5.30pm in the town square.

November 25, 2013
Nantwich Town earn last-gasp 4-3 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town earn last-gasp 4-3 victory over Whitby

By James Briscoe Ben Deegan sent the Weaver Stadium fans wild in the final seconds to earn Nantwich Town a stunning 4-3 win over Whitby. It crowned an amazing comeback for the Dabbers who had been 2-0 down at half-time.

November 23, 2013
Willaston pupils perform at Brine Leas in aid of Alder Hey Hospital

Willaston pupils perform at Brine Leas in aid of Alder Hey Hospital

By Jonathan White A charity fundraising evening concert at Brine Leas School in Nantwich helped to raise more than £660. More than 200 people watched group and solo performances by The Co-operative Junior & Beginner Wind Bands and Willaston Primary School.

November 22, 2013
Final “Very Best in Stand-up” of 2013 comes to Nantwich in December

Final “Very Best in Stand-up” of 2013 comes to Nantwich in December

Live comedy comes to Nantwich for the final time in 2013 with another “Very Best in Stand Up” show. Liverpool comedian Jamie Sutherland will be compering the Nantwich Civic Hall show on Friday December 6.

November 22, 2013
Thieves steal six ferrets in raid on family home in Nantwich

Thieves steal six ferrets in raid on family home in Nantwich

Thieves staked out a Nantwich property before breaking in through a garden fence to steal six ferrets! The offenders struck at night at a house on Crewe Road, in Willaston.

November 22, 2013
Nantwich primary pupils bake Children in Need treats to raise £165

Nantwich primary pupils bake Children in Need treats to raise £165

Pupils at a Nantwich primary school have been cooking up a treat in aid of Children In Need. Youngsters at Wyche Primary and Nursery School held a bake sale after making and decorating Pudsey cupcakes and gingerbread Pudseys.

November 20, 2013
Expansion will boost Nantwich sports facilities, says Reaseheath College boss

Expansion will boost Nantwich sports facilities, says Reaseheath College boss

A Nantwich college boss believes closing a local golf course to make way for expansion will benefit the town. Meredydd David, principal of 7,500-student Reaseheath College, told Nantwich Town councillors all other avenues have been considered.

November 20, 2013
Second World War hero’s possessions under auction in Nantwich

Second World War hero’s possessions under auction in Nantwich

Antiques and personal mementos of one of the great unsung heroes of the Second World War are to be sold at a Nantwich auction. Possessions of Cheshire-born General Sir Miles Dempsey will be go under the hammer at art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson.

November 20, 2013
Nantwich Town coast to 5-0 win over Leek in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town coast to 5-0 win over Leek in Doodson Sport Cup

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town banished the demons of their FA Trophy defeat by thumping of in-form Leek Town in Doodson Sport Cup. A brace each from Ben Deegan and Harry Clayton (pictured) and an Andy White free kick saw the Dabbers coast to victory.

November 20, 2013
Five burglaries on same Nantwich estate sparks police warning

Five burglaries on same Nantwich estate sparks police warning

Nantwich police are warning homeowners in the town to be on their guard after five burglaries in the same area in the past month. The latest two break-ins happened on the same street within hours of each other on Stonebridge Road, Nantwich, on Sunday (November 17).

November 19, 2013