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Malbank School pupils clock up YET success in Nantwich

Malbank School pupils clock up YET success in Nantwich

Nantwich pupils have clocked up another success – in an initiative to design timepieces for a local retailer. Youngsters at Malbank School and Sixth Form College ticked all the right boxes in YET ( Young Emerging Talent) initiative set up by teacher Claire Magee.

July 15, 2013
Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Crewe Alexandra 4

Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Crewe Alexandra 4

By James Briscoe Vadaine Oliver’s hat-trick for Crewe Alexandra helped defeat Nantwich Town at a sun-kissed Weaver Stadium. Sam Winnall opened the scoring before Oliver bagged a brace on 61 and 63 minutes.

July 13, 2013
Nantwich butcher is cut above after winning top meat prize

Nantwich butcher is cut above after winning top meat prize

A Nantwich butcher sliced through the opposition to win at the Premier Meat Products Competition 2013. H Clewlow Butchers, of Pepper Street, was named top dog in three classes at the awards which recognise the best in the meat industry.

July 12, 2013
New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

A second new book about life in Nantwich is set to be unveiled this weekend. “Nantwich Life II” has been compiled by local author Gareth Roberts.

July 10, 2013
Oil lorry accident at M6 junction 16 sparks A500 tailbacks in Cheshire

Oil lorry accident at M6 junction 16 sparks A500 tailbacks in Cheshire

Drivers in Nantwich and Crewe are warned to avoid the A500 and M6 junction 16 after a fire involving a lorry carrying cooking oil. The heavy goods vehicle overturned on the northbound sliproad at junction 16.

July 10, 2013
New Leighton Hospital intensive care building hits landmark

New Leighton Hospital intensive care building hits landmark

Work on a new intensive care building for Leighton Hospital’s Crewe and Nantwich patients has reached a landmark. The building, which will house new operating theatres and ICU facilities, has now been declared officially watertight.

July 10, 2013
Nantwich Town beaten 3-0 by Crewe FC in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beaten 3-0 by Crewe FC in pre-season friendly

Danny Johnson’s emerging Nantwich Town squad enjoyed a useful opening warm-up against Crewe FC. Despite losing to 3-0 in summer evening sunshine at Reaseheath College, Johnson will take positives from the encounter.

July 10, 2013
Review: “James and the Giant Peach” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “James and the Giant Peach” at Crewe Lyceum

Roald Dahl’s classic tale is one of those endearing stories which sticks in the memory – even when your memory is on the way out. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of a book first published 52 years ago.

July 10, 2013
Teenage motorcyclist killed in A51 crash near Nantwich is named

Teenage motorcyclist killed in A51 crash near Nantwich is named

A teenage motorcyclist killed in a horror smash on the A51 near Nantwich has been named as Sam Carson. The 18-year-old, from Alpraham, was airlifted to hospital after the accident near Travellers Rest pub after his red Honda 125cc bike crashed.

July 9, 2013
Nantwich CC Under 15s beat Neston to win Cheshire Cup

Nantwich CC Under 15s beat Neston to win Cheshire Cup

Nantwich Cricket Club are celebrating another trophy – this time won by their talented Under 15s team. The youngsters beat Neston to win the final of the of the ECB-sponsored Cheshire Under 15s Cup at Grappenhall.

July 9, 2013
Nantwich college students donate £6,000 to war veterans charity

Nantwich college students donate £6,000 to war veterans charity

Students at a Nantwich college have handed over nearly £6,000 as a tribute to Britain’s war veterans. Proceeds from Reaseheath College’s RAG (Raising and Giving) activities were donated to Broughton House at their summer graduation ball.

July 9, 2013
Nantwich Town FC launches new women’s team for 2013-14 season

Nantwich Town FC launches new women’s team for 2013-14 season

Nantwich Town’s first ever women’s team has been launched at the club’s Weaver Stadium. And interest in the team has been strong, with experienced players coming forward to join.

July 9, 2013
Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

The second “Societies Spectacular” will be held in Nantwich town square this weekend. The event aims to raise awareness of local societies and clubs, and give residents a chance to participate.

July 8, 2013