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Nantwich N’Ukes to play The Leopard in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich N’Ukes to play The Leopard in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

The Nantwich N’Ukes are back in action this week in aid of St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The group is performing live at The Leopard pub on London Road, Nantwich, this Wednesday December 19 from 7pm.

December 17, 2012
Cheshire PCC John Dwyer targets county’s 100 worst criminals

Cheshire PCC John Dwyer targets county’s 100 worst criminals

Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has vowed to crackdown on the county’s 100 most prolific offenders. Former Crewe & Nantwich councillor John Dwyer says he will chair a multi-agency partnership to fight repeat criminals.

December 14, 2012
Garage blaze in Aston, Nantwich, sparked by wiring

Garage blaze in Aston, Nantwich, sparked by wiring

Wiring sparked a blaze in the roof of a garage in Aston, near Nantwich. The blaze badly damaged the garage but didn’t spread to the house on Sheppenhall Grove.

December 14, 2012
Beth Tweddle and other Cheshire East Olympians earn “Freedom of Borough”

Beth Tweddle and other Cheshire East Olympians earn “Freedom of Borough”

Olympians from Cheshire East have been honoured with the “Freedom of the Borough” to celebrate their success. Athletes such as Beth Tweddle, from Bunbury near Nantwich, and Ben Ainslie, from Macclesfield, were granted the freedom at a ceremony in Congleton.

December 13, 2012
Nantwich photographer’s calendar raises vital CAFT funds

Nantwich photographer’s calendar raises vital CAFT funds

A Nantwich photographer has helped put together an inspiring calendar to raise awareness of children’s disabilities. Simon Newbury teamed up with the The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) to create the project.

December 13, 2012
Shoppers help Leighton Hospital buy toys for poorly children

Shoppers help Leighton Hospital buy toys for poorly children

A supermarket has donated more than £350 to Leighton Hospital emergency department to buy new toys for Nantwich children being treated there. Customers at Asda in Crewe selected the department as part of the supermarket’s “Chosen By You” initiative.

December 13, 2012
More than 5,500 Crewe and Nantwich homes need energy help

More than 5,500 Crewe and Nantwich homes need energy help

Around 5,600 households in Crewe and Nantwich are entitled to help with their energy costs, new figures suggest. Research has been carried out to target families in the borough most at need of help.

December 12, 2012
Nantwich resident, 91, recognised as oldest Movember fund-raiser

Nantwich resident, 91, recognised as oldest Movember fund-raiser

A 91-year-old Richmond Village resident in Nantwich has helped the organisation raise £1,800 during Movember. Bert Corden joined fellow residents, staff and directors to take part in the annual moustache-growing effort.

December 12, 2012
Police name man killed in M6 pile-up near junction 16 for Nantwich

Police name man killed in M6 pile-up near junction 16 for Nantwich

A man killed in the nine-vehicle pile-up on the M6 near the junction 16 for Nantwich has been named by Cheshire Police. Alan Bullock, aged 54, died in the horrific accident on the southbound carriageway involved two lorries, five cars and two vans.

December 11, 2012
Hundreds of Santas take part in Nantwich Festive Fun Run

Hundreds of Santas take part in Nantwich Festive Fun Run

More than 150 people dressed as Santa and took part in the Nantwich Festive Fun Run. The event, which was started by Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross, helped to boost funds for Hope House Children’s House.

December 11, 2012
Update… One man dead, many injured in M6 Cheshire pile-up, junction 16

Update… One man dead, many injured in M6 Cheshire pile-up, junction 16

One man was killed and a couple left critically injured in the M6 nine-vehicle pile-up near junction 16 for Nantwich. Many others were injured in the the accident involving two vans, two HGVs and five cars which closed the southbound motorway for most of the day.

December 10, 2012
Multiple smash closes M6 in Cheshire near Junction 16 for Nantwich

Multiple smash closes M6 in Cheshire near Junction 16 for Nantwich

Drivers are being urged to avoid the M6 in Cheshire after a multiple smash has closed the motorway near junction 16 for Nantwich. The accident happened southbound involving heavy goods vehicles, several cars and a van.

December 10, 2012
Death crash car in Nantwich marks drink-drive campaign

Death crash car in Nantwich marks drink-drive campaign

Motorists in Nantwich were given a stark reminder of the dangers of drink-driving when a mangled car was displayed in the town. This vehicle, dubbed the “Think” car, was donated to police by the family of 21-year-old Matthew Wilson who died after hitting a tree on a rural Cheshire road.

December 10, 2012