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Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

A village hall near Nantwich is the venue for a concert as part of the national “Our Big Gig” initiative. Bickerton Village Hall, which is to stage the concert this Sunday July 14, is one of several venues across Cheshire taking part.

July 11, 2013
St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice fundraiser offers free 5-night holiday

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice fundraiser offers free 5-night holiday

Nantwich residents are being urged to help raise money for St Luke’s Hospice – with a chance of bagging a free holiday. The hospice, which treats patients across Nantwich and South Cheshire, has teamed up with Alsager Ladies Circle and The Warren, Abersoch.

July 11, 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
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 auction to feature cutting edge designer works

Nantwich auction to feature cutting edge designer works

Cutting edge furniture, glass and ceramics by famous designers is to go under the hammer in Nantwich this week. Works by Piero Fornasetti, sculptor Danny Lane and industrial designer-maker Tom Dixon will at auction in Nantwich on July 10-11.

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
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
Recruitment firm donates £750 to One in Eleven neonatal campaign

Recruitment firm donates £750 to One in Eleven neonatal campaign

A recruitment firm has raised £750 to the One in Eleven Appeal for a new neonatal unit serving Nantwich and Crewe. Forrest Recruitment donated the cash to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity – coordinators of the appeal for the unit at Leighton Hospital.

July 8, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

More than 40 members of Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club took part in their latest day trip to Malvern Hills. Members of all ages, including an 80-year-old, enjoyed the walks taking in the Worcestershire beauty spot.

July 8, 2013
Nantwich teenager seriously injured in A51 motorbike smash

Nantwich teenager seriously injured in A51 motorbike smash

A teenage motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on the A51 near Alpraham, Nantwich. The 18-year-old, from Alpraham, was airlifted to hospital after the incident near the Travellers Rest pub.

July 7, 2013
Cheshire East Council to study flooding problems in Nantwich village

Cheshire East Council to study flooding problems in Nantwich village

A councillor has welcomed plans to reduce flooding in the village of Willaston, near Nantwich. Areas of the village, such as Coppice Road, have been badly  hit by floods in recent years.

July 5, 2013