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Crowds enjoy Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich

Crowds enjoy Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich

Santa made an early appearance when he turned up at the Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich. The fair was opened by MP for Crewe and Nantwich Edward Timpson and featured stalls selling items such as quality handmade gifts, cards and home-made preserves.

December 20, 2012
Young Nantwich Town players scoop trophy and charity double

Young Nantwich Town players scoop trophy and charity double

Young Nantwich Town players have completed their own special double – raising money for charity and winning a soccer centre tournament. The under 10s Dabbers team ran in the annual Nantwich Festive Fun Run to support Hope House Children’s Cancer Care Charity.

December 19, 2012
Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

South Cheshire Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is to take part in the 2013 Dancing on Ice TV show. The former Crewe & Nantwich club star, based in Bunbury, told fans on social media her place on the ITV reality show was confirmed.

December 19, 2012
Nantwich equine students stage Christmas show at Reaseheath

Nantwich equine students stage Christmas show at Reaseheath

Equine students from Nantwich were caught horsing around at their popular annual Christmas show! The students from Reaseheath College organised a show to make sure that the term finished with some Yuletide cheer.

December 18, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group targets Middlewich Road in New Year pick

Nantwich Litter Group targets Middlewich Road in New Year pick

Nantwich Litter Group will be making a New Year clean sweep with a group litter pick on January 9. The team of volunteers are targeting Middlewich Road and Beam Heath Way area for their first “group pick” of 2013.

December 18, 2012
More local shops join Nantwich car park ticketing scheme

More local shops join Nantwich car park ticketing scheme

More Nantwich stores are signing up to a “money back” car park ticket scheme in a bid to boost trade in the town. The scheme, launched on December 1, allows people who pay to park to redeem the cost of their ticket against goods they buy.

December 18, 2012
MP Edward Timpson backs superfast broadband for rural Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson backs superfast broadband for rural Nantwich

Rural areas of Nantwich will get superfast broadband after the Government earmarked £3.24 million for Cheshire. The move has been welcomed by politicians who say it will help Crewe and Nantwich deliver jobs and boost growth.

December 17, 2012
Stapeley’s Cronkinson pub to host community carol singing event

Stapeley’s Cronkinson pub to host community carol singing event

Families in Stapeley, Nantwich, are being urged to join a community Christmas carol singing event. Stapeley Parish Council and the Cronkinson Farm pub have teamed up to stage the event tomorrow night (Tuesday December 18).

December 17, 2012
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