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Nantwich councillors keen to improve town’s Christmas Lights event

Nantwich councillors keen to improve town’s Christmas Lights event

Councillors have revealed plans to revamp this year’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on on December 1. It follows criticism of last year’s event which many felt was a damp squib.

September 11, 2012
Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents

Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents

Housing developers were given a rough ride by angry residents and councillors over their “Nantwich South” plans. Muller Property gave a presentation to Nantwich Town Council before being grilled by campaigners and councillors objecting to the 1,000 home scheme.

September 11, 2012
Hundreds pay tribute at funeral of tragic marathon runner John Lawton

Hundreds pay tribute at funeral of tragic marathon runner John Lawton

Family, friends, colleagues and fellow runners paid a moving tribute to tragic marathon man John Lawton at his funeral today. They gathered in their hundreds to remember the 62-year-old South Cheshire man who died while competing in a race in Greece.

September 10, 2012
Manchester United to play Nantwich Town in anniversary match

Manchester United to play Nantwich Town in anniversary match

By Ashley Houghton The mighty Manchester United are to play Nantwich Town to commemorate a special anniversary. Sir Alex Ferguson will send a team to the Weaver Stadium to mark 60 years since their record-breaking 23-0 victory over the Dabbers in the FA Youth Cup.

September 10, 2012
Nantwich MP Timpson hits night-time streets with town police

Nantwich MP Timpson hits night-time streets with town police

MP Edward Timpson was given a taste of Nantwich nightlife when he went on Friday night patrol with the town’s police. He teamed up with PC  Amy Fletcher to witness the challenges and demands of the weekend when hundreds descend on the town.

September 10, 2012
Leighton Hospital to hold “forget-me-not” service for grieving families

Leighton Hospital to hold “forget-me-not” service for grieving families

A memorial service to remember patients who died in one of the critical care units at Leighton Hospital is to be held. The ‘Forget Me Not’ service is taking place on Sunday September 30, in the South Cheshire hospital’s chapel.

September 10, 2012
Nantwich’s Dorfold Park to host massive fireworks and bonfire event

Nantwich’s Dorfold Park to host massive fireworks and bonfire event

More than 10,000 people are expected to watch an explosive fireworks event in Dorfold Park, Nantwich. Pyrotechnic experts John Malam and Alan Rhead, of Blitz Fireworks in Crewe, have teamed up with Nantwich Agricultural Society to organise the spectacular display and family bonfire event.

September 8, 2012
Nantwich Police to hold surgeries in local villages

Nantwich Police to hold surgeries in local villages

Nantwich Police are staging a series of surgeries in villages in the area for residents to air their concerns. The forthcoming rural surgeries are taking place next weekend Saturday September 15 and Sunday 16.

September 8, 2012
MP Edward Timpson hails success of Nantwich Veterinary Hospital

MP Edward Timpson hails success of Nantwich Veterinary Hospital

MP Edward Timpson has hailed Nantwich Veterinary Hospital as a key amenity for the town. He was visiting the hospital at Crewe Road End, Nantwich, with practice partner Colin Baxter.

September 7, 2012

LATEST… M6 in Cheshire shut after crash traps woman and children

The M6 was closed in Cheshire today after a serious accident left a woman and two children trapped in their car. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before junction 19.

September 7, 2012
Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival

Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival

A Nantwich brewery is to stage its second annual festival to raise money for a local care home. Woodlands Brewery, based off London Road, will be staging the festival over two nights this weekend.

September 6, 2012
Nantwich men urged to join “Dame for a Laugh” for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich men urged to join “Dame for a Laugh” for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich men are being urged to ditch the trousers and dress up in drag – to help Cheshire’s St Luke’s Hospice. The charity’s annual Dame for a Laugh event, Cheshire’s only men-only fancy dress drag walk, is taking place on September 22.

September 6, 2012
Celebrity chefs cook up a storm at Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Celebrity chefs cook up a storm at Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Visitors to Nantwich Food and Drink Festival can enjoy a double helping of celebrity chefs. For star names Brian Mellor and Ruth Clemens will be appearing at the Food Theatre in the town later this month.

September 6, 2012