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Nantwich Town FA Trophy win over Stourbridge one of biggest in club’s history

Nantwich Town FA Trophy win over Stourbridge one of biggest in club’s history

Nantwich Town bosses hailed their FA Trophy victory over Stourbridge as one of the biggest in the club’s history.

The Dabbers triumphed 1-0 in their last 16 clash at the Weaver Stadium in front of around 500 fans last night (February 16).

February 17, 2016
South Cheshire student’s Christmas lights raise £10,000 to honour sister

South Cheshire student’s Christmas lights raise £10,000 to honour sister

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire student’s Christmas lights show helped raise more than £10,000 in memory of his sister who died on New Year’s Eve.

Graham Witter, 21, set up hundreds of Christmas lights where he lives at Carters Green Cottage in Weston to raise money for the hospice which cared for his late sister Jessica.

February 16, 2016
Nantwich Mayor opens new disabled stand at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Mayor opens new disabled stand at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin has officially unveiled a new disabled stand at the Weaver Stadium.

The stand was funded by Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA).

February 16, 2016
Willaston WS secure Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

Willaston WS secure Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

Willaston WS secured the final semi-final spot in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

They thumped NHB 6-0 with goals from Nathan Cherrington (2), Kieran Ellis (2), Henry Blundell and Asher Moat.

February 16, 2016
Plea for volunteers to staff Nantwich Barnardo’s shop

Plea for volunteers to staff Nantwich Barnardo’s shop

Volunteers are desperately needed to staff the Barnardo’s charity store in Nantwich.

Bosses need help in the store in Beechwood Close, Stapeley, to work the till, sort and prepare stock and help with window displays and pricing.

February 15, 2016
The Cat radio celebrates first anniversary on FM airwaves

The Cat radio celebrates first anniversary on FM airwaves

Crewe & Nantwich radio station The Cat has celebrated its first year of broadcasting on 107.9 FM.

The station was awarded a community radio licence by regulator Ofcom in February 2014.

February 15, 2016
Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen up for FA award

Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen up for FA award

Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen is in the running for the FA Groundsmen of the year award for the second season running.

Pete, who won the award in 2015, has been shortlisted again for his excellent work on the Weaver Stadium pitch this season.

February 15, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is to stage half-term workshops for youngsters.

‘Nature in Winter’ is the topic for the workshops at the Pillory Street venue.

February 14, 2016
Nantwich man searches for dad, a former Cheshire Cat DJ

Nantwich man searches for dad, a former Cheshire Cat DJ

A Nantwich man who is set to get married, has launched an appeal to find the dad he never knew.

Daniel Beresford, 27, is desperate to trace his former Cheshire Cat DJ dad Anthony Glover before he ties the knot with fiancee Karen next year.

February 14, 2016
Cheshire Fire chiefs say funding cuts will not hit safety

Cheshire Fire chiefs say funding cuts will not hit safety

Fire chiefs in Cheshire say they can maintain improvements in public safety, despite facing £1 million funding cuts in 2016-17.

Members of the Fire Authority have been told to expect ongoing reductions in central Government funding.

February 14, 2016
Darren Thornton departure blow for Nantwich Town

Darren Thornton departure blow for Nantwich Town

Darren Thornton is leaving Nantwich Town to join Conference North side Bradford Park Avenue.

The Dabbers defender says the reason for leaving is due a relocation with his partner to Yorkshire and the impending birth of their first child.

February 14, 2016
Nantwich house builder sponsors Blind Association puppy

Nantwich house builder sponsors Blind Association puppy

Nantwich house builder David Wilson is sponsoring a Guide Dogs for the Blind Association puppy.

The company, currently building the second phase of homes at Stapeley Gardens, has given £7,500 to support the training of a two-month old Golden Labrador Retriever called Wilson.

February 12, 2016
TAPPS helps raise funds for Cancer Research UK

TAPPS helps raise funds for Cancer Research UK

The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ has helped raise £150 for Cancer Research UK.

The show was performed at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Crewe.

February 12, 2016