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Today’s Nantwich Town v Rushall Olympic game postponed

Today’s Nantwich Town v Rushall Olympic game postponed

Nantwich Town’s home match with Rushall Olympic today (February 4) has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. Temperatures plummeted to around minus 8 degrees overnight, leaving the Weaver Stadium pitch unplayable.

February 4, 2012
Nantwich family’s dramatic escape from garage fire at Stapeley home

Nantwich family’s dramatic escape from garage fire at Stapeley home

A Nantwich mum and her son had a dramatic escape when their car and garage went up in smoke while they were inside it. Jane Clifton was parking her BMW in the garage at home on Burgess Close, Stapeley, when the vehicle suddenly burst into flames.

February 4, 2012
Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joined in a fund-raising event at an Indian restaurant in Shavington. He was at The Koconut Grove Indian restaurant at The Cheshire Cheese in aid of Cancer Research UK.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich Library invites in non members for Libraries Day

Nantwich Library invites in non members for Libraries Day

Nantwich Library is celebrating National Libraries Day by inviting non members in to see what’s on offer. People can call in throughout the day tomorrow (February 4) and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a cake.

February 3, 2012
REVIEW: King’s Grove School’s ‘Evita’ at Lyceum in Crewe

REVIEW: King’s Grove School’s ‘Evita’ at Lyceum in Crewe

King’s Grove School presented ‘Evita’ at the Lyceum Theatre this week, writes Claire Faulkner. The opening numbers were amazing and the production continued to give the audience strong performances one after the other throughout the evening.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn rolled back the years with a vintage display as two local firms battled it out on the football pitch. The former Northern Ireland international turned out for Dabbers’ sponsors County Insurance as they took on Kindertons.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Youth groups in Nantwich can cash in on a £2,000 pot from Cheshire East Council. The money is set aside to help youngsters create, promote and deliver their own events at an arts festival.

February 2, 2012
Nantwich scrap dealers join police crackdown on metal thieves

Nantwich scrap dealers join police crackdown on metal thieves

Scrap dealers in Nantwich and other Cheshire towns have joined forces with police to combat metal theft. The businesses have signed up to a scheme which reinforces their commitment to stamping out dodgy metal deals.

February 2, 2012
Stunning Cheshire sunset as residents given ‘big freeze’ warning

Stunning Cheshire sunset as residents given ‘big freeze’ warning

This stunning picture of the winter sun setting over the Cheshire plain was sent in by photographer Jonathan White. He took the shot from South Cheshire College in Crewe looking west towards the Mid Cheshire Ridge.

February 2, 2012
Rare ships’ logs and photos at Nantwich auction

Rare ships’ logs and photos at Nantwich auction

Maritime fans will be bidding for a rare collection of ships’ logs and photographs when they go under the hammer at a Nantwich auction. They will feature at a sale of antiques, fine art and collectors’ items at Peter Wilson auctioneers, on Market Street.

February 2, 2012
Residents win A51 speed limit campaign at Reaseheath

Residents win A51 speed limit campaign at Reaseheath

Residents living along a notorious stretch of the A51 in Nantwich have won a battle to reduce its speed limit to 30mph. Families have fought for 13 years to restrict the speed along the road near Reaseheath College.

February 1, 2012
Diamond wedding celebration for Nantwich U3A couple

Diamond wedding celebration for Nantwich U3A couple

A Nantwich couple have enjoyed a Diamond Jubilee of their own after celebrating 60 years of marriage. David and Doreen Mason, of Riverside, Nantwich, crowned their diamond wedding anniversary on January 22.

February 1, 2012
Woman badly injured in A51 road accident, Nantwich

Woman badly injured in A51 road accident, Nantwich

A woman had to be cut free from her car after a smash on the A51 in Nantwich closed the road for nearly two hours. The 28-year-old was seriously injured when her Toyota Yaris was in collision with a white Ford Transit close to the junction with First Dig Lane, Stapeley.

January 31, 2012