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New Nantwich Special Constables star in BBC TV documentary

New Nantwich Special Constables star in BBC TV documentary

A student and a landscape gardener from Nantwich are to star in a new BBC One series – as crime fighters! Laurence Towers and Amber-Louise Evans are among six new Cheshire Police recruits starring in the series, “First Time on the Front Line”.

April 23, 2014
Nantwich firefighters splash out with charity car wash

Nantwich firefighters splash out with charity car wash

Nantwich firefighters are splashing out with a charity car wash at the Beam Street station. The fund-raiser will take place this Saturday April 26 in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.

April 23, 2014
Policing of Nantwich Jazz Festival a “success” after just seven arrests

Policing of Nantwich Jazz Festival a “success” after just seven arrests

Police chiefs have hailed this years’ Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after just seven arrests made during the five-day event. The number of arrests is a drop on previous years, which Cheshire Police say is down to planning, CCTV, and working with licensees.

April 22, 2014
Strictly Come Dancing stars’ “Fitsteps” classes to launch in Nantwich

Strictly Come Dancing stars’ “Fitsteps” classes to launch in Nantwich

Nantwich folk are being urged to dust off their dancing shoes and join a new fitness regime being launched in the town. The Olive Grove Conference Centre in Regents Park will host the new “Fitsteps” on April 29.

April 22, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich transport strategy results to be unveiled

Crewe and Nantwich transport strategy results to be unveiled

The results of an extensive transport survey across Crewe and Nantwich are set to be unveiled. The Local Forum on Transport Strategy for Cheshire will be held tomorrow (April 23).

April 22, 2014
In pictures: The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

In pictures: The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival came to end today (April 21) after a five-day extravaganza. Organisers believe the event has pulled in over 40,000 people to the town centre where 18 venues hosted scores of different live acts.

April 21, 2014
Nantwich traffic gridlock after M6 closure on busiest Jazz Festival day

Nantwich traffic gridlock after M6 closure on busiest Jazz Festival day

Roads around Nantwich were gridlocked for much of yesterday as the town’s Jazz Festival swung into its third day. A crash on the M6 motorway in the morning led to a closure between junctions 17 and 18 and thousands of vehicles using surrounding routes.

April 20, 2014
Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival got off to a rip-roaring start at several venues in the town last night (April 17). The Studio Nightclub & Entertainment Venue welcomed hundreds of music fans to their Castle Street venue.

April 18, 2014
Award-winning village pub near Nantwich stages real ale festival

Award-winning village pub near Nantwich stages real ale festival

An award-winning Cheshire village pub is rolling out a big Easter beer treat for the Bank Holiday weekend. The annual festival returns to the Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, near Nantwich, which has twice been voted ‘Pub of the Year’ by the Marketing Cheshire Awards.

April 17, 2014
“Swinging at the Cotton Club” musical to light up Nantwich Jazz Festival

“Swinging at the Cotton Club” musical to light up Nantwich Jazz Festival

A fully staged musical spectacular will add glamour to this weekend’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival in Nantwich. Swinging At The Cotton Club, at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday, is one of the headline shows at the festival which starts tonight (April 17).

April 17, 2014
Families invited to Nantwich Library “family laughter” yoga!

Families invited to Nantwich Library “family laughter” yoga!

Nantwich Library is to host a Family Laughter yoga session tomorrow (Thursday April 17). As everybody knows laughing is good for you, as it decreases stress, increases well-being, boosts the immune system and is good exercise.

April 16, 2014
More than £5,000 raised for Nantwich Town Mayor’s Charity, SSAFA

More than £5,000 raised for Nantwich Town Mayor’s Charity, SSAFA

More than £5,000 has been raised for the Nantwich Town Mayor’s Charity, SSAFA. Money was raised at a number of events throughout the year, culminating in the Mayor’s charity dance at Nantwich Civic Hall, which collected more than £600.

April 15, 2014
N’Ukefest in Nantwich set to attract hundreds of ukulele fans

N’Ukefest in Nantwich set to attract hundreds of ukulele fans

N’Ukefest in Wrenbury near Nantwich is set to be a big pull next month for ukulele fans across the UK. The annual event has grown due to demand, and this year will be staged at The Cotton Arms over three days May 16 -18.

April 15, 2014