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Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

A Roman coin hoard dating from the second century and found in Acton by a metal detectorist, has been acquired by Nantwich Museum.

The hoard includes five silver denarii (equal to ten asses) deposited in a distinctive lead cone-shaped container.

March 17, 2016
Nantwich rotarians raise £700 for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich rotarians raise £700 for St Luke’s Hospice

St Luke’s Hospice has been boosted by £700 thanks to work by Nantwich rotarians.

A cheque was donated by The Rotary Club of Nantwich President Rod Stokes and Rotarian John Meadows to St Luke’s Hospice Community Fund Raiser Vickie Baddeley.

March 17, 2016
New Beer Dock Nantwich outlet run by comedy promoters

New Beer Dock Nantwich outlet run by comedy promoters

The men behind plans to open The Beer Dock in Nantwich say the new outlet will offer the town “something different”.

The Beer Dock is set to be a franchise run by Jon Mitchell and Mike Ramm – the duo behind the successful stand-up comedy nights at Nantwich Civic Hall.

March 16, 2016
CCTV pic issued in hunt for South Cheshire bank robber

CCTV pic issued in hunt for South Cheshire bank robber

Police hunting a bank robber who struck in South Cheshire, have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace.

A lone man who entered Yorkshire Bank on Victoria Street, in Crewe, told staff he was armed and approached the cashier demanding money.

March 16, 2016
South Cheshire College earns “good” grading from Ofsted

South Cheshire College earns “good” grading from Ofsted

South Cheshire College has been praised by Ofsted inspectors following its latest inspection.

An inspection team observed classes and college activities, met with students, employers and stakeholders as part of the visit.

March 15, 2016
Police appeal after pedestrian dies in Crewe motorbike collision

Police appeal after pedestrian dies in Crewe motorbike collision

Police want witnesses to a road accident in Crewe in which a 47-year-old pedestrian died.

The accident happened close to Queens Park, and involved a motorbike which was travelling towards the A530 Nantwich to Middlewich road.

March 14, 2016
Nantwich Town apologises for FA Trophy disturbance among fans

Nantwich Town apologises for FA Trophy disturbance among fans

Nantwich Town has issued an apology to fans who witnessed or were caught up in trouble before the FA Trophy game with Halifax.

More than 2,000 supporters packed in to the Weaver Stadium on Saturday.

March 14, 2016
Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

A Nantwich student made sure it was a double celebration at this year’s Crufts.

Paige Jepson and her four-legged friend, Poppy, strolled away with a top prize on the 125th anniversary of the world’s largest dog show.

March 14, 2016
Tessa Sanderson event in Nantwich proves big hit

Tessa Sanderson event in Nantwich proves big hit

By Jonathan White
Olympic gold medal winner Tessa Sanderson entertained a packed Nantwich Civic Hall at a charity dinner.

Rob Sproston compered the event, which began with a three-course dinner.

March 13, 2016
Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Talented Brine Leas School students were a stage hit with their latest production of Fame.

The week-long series of shows were staged after six months of rehearsals.

March 11, 2016
New Nantwich history booklets launched at museum

New Nantwich history booklets launched at museum

A new series of booklets on the local history of Nantwich have been launched at Nantwich Museum.

The booklets were unveiled at the start of a series of Spring Talks: “Nantwich – the History of a Cheshire Town” by Jane Stephenson.

March 11, 2016
Cheshire Police admits blunder over 1,600 “wrong” parking tickets

Cheshire Police admits blunder over 1,600 “wrong” parking tickets

Cheshire Police issued 1,600 parking fines when it didn’t have the power to do so, it has emerged.

The errant Fixed Penalty Notices were issued by PCSOs who did not have authority in their contracts to impose them.

March 10, 2016
Operation Crossbow targets criminals on Cheshire roads

Operation Crossbow targets criminals on Cheshire roads

Police ran Operation Crossbow today to catch criminals crossing Cheshire’s borders.

Officers from four forces took part in the crackdown, designed to disrupt the criminal network using key routes in the county.

March 9, 2016