Festive families are gearing up for the annual Nantwich Santa Dash event to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice.
The race takes place in through Nantwich town centre on Sunday December 10, sponsored by Tarporley-based recycling firm RUKGroup.com.
Crewe and Nantwich rail users could be hit by further transport problems as Virgin Trains West Coast staff announce strike action in December and January.
The action comes after RMT Union members voted by 9 to 1 in favour of striking in a dispute over pay.
More than 100 firearms, including 26 in the Crewe LPU, were handed in to Cheshire Police as part of a two-week surrender.
Residents across the county took part in the national initiative, which gave them a chance to safely dispose of firearms or ammunition, whether held lawfully or unlawfully, without the risk of prosecution.
Fire crews battled a house blaze at Doddington near Nantwich for almost six hours.
The incident happened at a property on London Road, Doddington, and began at about 11pm last night (November 28).
A former soldier and Nantwich dad has been commended with a national bravery award after tackling armed robbers in London.
Richard Whitehouse, 46, received the Sheriff’s Award for Bravery Certificate of Commendation at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
A sign from the signal box which used to control a railway junction has been returned to Nantwich – almost 50 years after it was last seen.
The Nantwich-Market Drayton Junction sign is now being displayed at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.
Millfields Primary School pupils joined Nantwich Rotary volunteers for tree planting at Coed Wen.
Nantwich Rotary Club President Tony Hoy teamed up with the youngsters and Nantwich in Bloom’s Doug Butterill for the project.
Youngsters at Nantwich Primary Academy and Nursery were taken back in time by some special visitors.
Pupils in Year 4 who have been studying Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, were surprised when members of the Mercenaries of Mercia marched into their class!
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner has set down a challenge to the Chancellor to provide fair funding for Cheshire’s police force.
David Keane has issued an open letter outlining the challenges that could be posed by a “woeful” flat cash settlement.
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on in the town square.
Chris Radford from The Cat 107.9 FM community radio returned to compere the event with entertainment on stage.
The mystery behind a peahen roaming the streets in Nantwich for several weeks is ruffling a few feathers.
Residents living in the Mount Drive and Crewe Road area of the town have noticed the bird patrolling their gardens and local streets.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in South Cheshire after a taxi driver was stabbed in Manchester.
Cheshire Police made the arrest on Market Street, in Crewe, on suspicion of attempted murder on behalf of Greater Manchester Police.
The Nantwich Rotary Christmas Sleigh with Santa will be making its annual visit to the streets of Nantwich.
His busy schedule will see him covering more than 3,000 houses between December 7 and December 21.
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