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New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

A tasty charity shop in Nantwich has launched a new art drawing class for adults. Swirly Whirlys crêperie and ice cream parlour, on Pillory Street, is offering residents a chance to brush up on their artwork at the weekly sessions.

March 30, 2013
Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabber’s Dish” competition

Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabber’s Dish” competition

A Nantwich councillor has launched a search to find a national dish for the town. Cllr Stuart Hutton (pictured) wants Nantwich to have a delicacy to represent the Dabbers – like Cornwall with the pasty, and Stoke with the oatcake.

March 28, 2013
Portrait bench marks opening of new Crewe-Nantwich Greenway

Portrait bench marks opening of new Crewe-Nantwich Greenway

By Jonathan White These pictures show the portrait bench which marks the opening of the new Crewe-Nantwich Greenway route. The route runs from Tipkinder Park in Crewe, around Queens Park and King George V playing fields to the Rising Sun Inn.

March 28, 2013
Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Hundreds of Crewe Alex fans from across South Cheshire flocked to Gresty Road to glimpse the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Nantwichnews editor Pete Leydon (pictured) joined supporters young and old who packed out the club shop during a special promotion of the JPT Final against Southend on April 7.

March 28, 2013
Reaseheath College zoo to open for Nantwich families over Easter

Reaseheath College zoo to open for Nantwich families over Easter

Nantwich families have the chance to meet exotic and familiar pets when Reaseheath College’s zoo opens over Easter. The college, one of the best animal management training centres in the UK, is opening its zoo to the public for two weeks from Friday March 29 to Sunday April 14.

March 27, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Muller Property “Nantwich South” phase one recommended for refusal

Planners say developer Muller Property’s first phase of a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village should be refused. Muller’s initial application is for 189 homes and access road into the site between Peter Destapleigh Way, Broad Lane and London Road.

March 27, 2013
Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra supporters can catch a glimpse of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy when it visits Gresty Road today (March 27) ahead of the Wembley final on April 7. The Alex take on Southend United in what will be the club’s first-ever cup final appearance at Wembley Stadium.

March 27, 2013
Malbank School in Nantwich scoops “Dragon’s Den” food contest trophy

Malbank School in Nantwich scoops “Dragon’s Den” food contest trophy

Teenagers from a Nantwich school beat their rivals to win a coveted “Dragon’s Den” style competition. The Malbank School team of Ella-Jade Harris, Meg Wild and Alex Sutton came out on top in the Busch “Make It Enterprising Challenge”.

March 27, 2013
Cheshire regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan battle

Cheshire regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan battle

A soldier from Cheshire’s 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment has been killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the death this afternoon (March 26). The soldier’s name and where he is from has not been revealed.

March 26, 2013
Nantwich Police “ready” for Jazz & Blues festival weekend

Nantwich Police “ready” for Jazz & Blues festival weekend

Nantwich Police chiefs have sent a stark warning to trouble-makers thinking of targeting the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. More officers have been drafted in as police plan to cater for the five-day festival between March 28 and April 1.

March 26, 2013
South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

A South Cheshire College student is embarking on a trip of a lifetime to an isolated part of Central America. Mitch Long, 17, is planning a 10-week stay in Nicaragua to help people there struck by poverty.

March 26, 2013
Owners of new Nantwich nightclub “The Studio” excited at launch

Owners of new Nantwich nightclub “The Studio” excited at launch

Nantwich club owner Nigel Woodhouse believes transforming the old Gregory’s nightspot in his home town has fulfilled an ambition. Nigel, born and bred in Nantwich, teamed up with two other local businessmen to buy back the venue and revamp it into The Studio.

March 26, 2013
Cheshire PCC John Dwyer to visit Nantwich police team

Cheshire PCC John Dwyer to visit Nantwich police team

Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner is to drop in to Nantwich police station on Beam Street tomorrow (March 27). John Dwyer, a former Crewe & Nantwich Borough councillor, is visiting every station across the county to introduce himself.

March 26, 2013