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Crewe FA Cup clash between league leaders abandoned in rain

Crewe FA Cup clash between league leaders abandoned in rain

Matches in the Crewe Regional Sunday League were once again hit by the wet weather, with only a handful of games played.

The outstanding Crewe FA Cup between Premier league high flyers Railway Hotel and Square One started but was abandoned after 60 minutes with the pitch unplayable.

January 4, 2016
Nantwich Town slip to 2-1 home defeat to Whitby Town

Nantwich Town slip to 2-1 home defeat to Whitby Town

Nantwich Town slipped to a home defeat in their opening match of 2016.

The Dabbers lost 2-1 against Whitby Town at a rain-soaked Weaver Stadium today (January 2).

January 2, 2016
Rail strike action to hit Nantwich Arriva Trains Wales services

Rail strike action to hit Nantwich Arriva Trains Wales services

Nantwich commuters face rail travel disruption when they return to work on Monday – with all Arriva Trains Wales services cancelled due to strike action.

A planned 24-hour strike by Arriva Trains Wales drivers, as part of a dispute over pay and conditions, looks set to go ahead.

January 2, 2016
Crewe and Nantwich drivers face rail bridge repair delays

Crewe and Nantwich drivers face rail bridge repair delays

Drivers across Crewe and Nantwich are being warned of major delays from January 4 due to repair works to a railway bridge.

Network Rail will begin a major repair project on A532 Hungerford Road bridge in Crewe.

January 1, 2016

Crewe and Nantwich libraries IT training

Crewe and Nantwich Library are offering IT training to anybody who received a laptop or tablet for Christmas, and would like some help in getting the most out of it. They cover all levels – from total beginners onwards, tailoring the sessions to each individual’s personal needs. If you would like further information contact Bev at Nantwich Library 01270 375360[Read More…]

January 1, 2016

Brine Leas School evening classes 2016

A full programme of evening classes to be held at Brine Leas School in Nantwich on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starts in January 2016. Indian cookery, to website design and upholstery are new courses and likely to be popular. Early reservation is advised. To reserve a place – or for more details – email [email protected] or ring 07816 681 691. Click[Read More…]

January 1, 2016
Simon Byrne

Cheshire people rewarded in New Year Honours 2016

Cheshire’s Chief Constable and a university professor from Nantwich are among those rewarded in the New Year Honours 2016 list.

Professor Margaret McRae Whitehead, from the University of Liverpool, who lives in Nantwich, has been made a Dame Commander (DBE) for her services to public health.

December 31, 2015
Storm Frank damages homes and trees in Nantwich

Storm Frank damages homes and trees in Nantwich

A number of properties in Nantwich have suffered damage after Storm Frank battered the region.

The high winds blew down trees and ripped off roof tiles and lead flashing from houses.

December 30, 2015
Bubble Rush raises £12,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Bubble Rush raises £12,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

The St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Bubble Rush has helped to raise an eye-popping £12,000!

The event, which took place at Marbury Park, saw more than 400 participants take on the 5km run in bubbly snow.

December 30, 2015
Woman, 50, charged with Nantwich and Crewe burglaries

Woman, 50, charged with Nantwich and Crewe burglaries

A woman has been charged in connection with burglaries at homes of elderly people in Nantwich, Crewe and Alsager areas.

Tracey Skelton, 50, of Halton Drive, Crewe, has been charged with nine counts of burglary.

December 30, 2015
Nantwich Town in second place despite Buxton defeat

Nantwich Town in second place despite Buxton defeat

Nantwich Town experienced mixed fortunes in their two festive league games – but will go into 2016 in position to mount a promotion challenge.

The Dabbers slumped to a disappointing 3-1 defeat away at Buxton yesterday (December 28).

December 29, 2015
Hospital bosses in South Cheshire praise Christmas donations

Hospital bosses in South Cheshire praise Christmas donations

Nantwich Town and Crewe Alex stars took time out to from busy football schedules to deliver donations to a local hospital.

Players and staff from both clubs turned up at Leighton Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Unit with toys, games and gifts for young patients.

December 29, 2015
Reaseheath arborist sings Christmas carols from tree tops

Reaseheath arborist sings Christmas carols from tree tops

Reaseheath College arborist Twm-Tegid Brunton hit the high notes by singing Christmas carols from the top of a 100ft high redwood tree.

Twm, wearing a fairy skirt over his safety harness, is a member of the North West Welsh Opera Choir.

December 28, 2015