Fire damages popular Playworld centre in Shavington
A blaze has damaged a popular play centre in Shavington, near Nantwich. Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out to tackle the fire which broke out at Playworld on Newcastle Road.
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Nantwich man guilty of illegal gas work for nearly eight years
A Nantwich man has been found guilty of putting lives at risk by illegally carrying out gas work at three homes. Duncan Johnstone, 52, was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after he worked while pretending to be a registered gas fitter.
Nantwich fire crews and cadets to stage fund-raising car wash
Nantwich residents are being urged to take their cars to their local fire station rather than the car wash this weekend. Firefighters, fire cadets and volunteers will be armed with buckets and sponges to help raise money for “The Fire Fighters Charity”.
Nantwich drug users warned after three PMA deaths in Cheshire East
Drug users in Nantwich are being warned after three deaths in Cheshire East linked to the Ecstasy-like drug PMA. Cheshire East Council and Cheshire Police issued the alarm after the drug was linked to the deaths of two women and a man in their 30s.
Nantwich runner finishes Boston Marathon moments before bomb horror
A Nantwich marathon runner told how he was lucky to be alive after competing in the ill-fated Boston Marathon. Glen Mason had just finished the race when the two bomb blasts rocked the city centre, killing three and seriously injuring hundreds more.
Nantwich Litter Group urges litter bugs to clean up streets
Nantwich Litter Group volunteers have called on residents to stop turning areas of the town into “grot spots”. The group is increasing in numbers, but needs more people to tackle the growing litter problem.
Wulvern Housing to open new £1.8million Nantwich apartments
Building work on a new £1.8 million block of apartments in Nantwich has finished. Housing provider Wulvern has completed the three-storey development next to Nantwich railway station on Wellington Road.
Nantwich drivers warned over Cheshire Police speed crackdown
Nantwich drivers are being warned that police are cracking down on speeding as part of a Europe-wide campaign. The initiative is organised by the European Traffic Police Network, TISPOL, and runs from April 15-21.
“Mr Nantwich Show” John Broomhall steps down after 25 years
Nantwich Show organisers have paid tribute to the man who helped turn the event into the biggest crowd-puller of its kind in the UK. John Broomhall has stepped down after 25 years as chairman of Nantwich Agricultural Society which stages the event every July at Dorfold Park.
Fire damages shed, garage and campervan at two Nantwich homes
A shed fire which spread to a neighbour’s garage and campervan on a Nantwich street, was caused by an electrical fault, according to police. Residents emerged from their homes on Birchwood Drive, near the Barony, to watch as fire crews battled the blaze.
Crewe Alex stars to be auctioned at Nantwich charity pub quiz
A Nantwich pub is to stage a fund-raising quiz spearheaded by Crewe Alexandra’s keeper Steve Phillips. And Crewe’s Wembley heroes could be brought down to earth with a bump as they get auctioned off as part of the event!
Albert Jolly paintings exhibition to raise Leukaemia Research funds
A selection of paintings by the late Albert Jolly are to go on display at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich. The pictures will be on show from 9.30am on Thursday April 25 and Friday April 26.
Nantwich “Dr Who” fan knits scarves for Douglas Macmillan Hospice
A Dr Who fanatic from Nantwich is hoping to stitch up a tidy sum for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice by knitting Tom Baker-style scarves. James Nicholls, 28, took up knitting to relax while studying for his accountancy qualification and has sold the long, colourful scarves on the internet for £50.
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