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Nantwich residents invited to Leighton Hospital Macmillan Cancer event

Nantwich residents invited to Leighton Hospital Macmillan Cancer event

Nantwich residents are invited to the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital for coffee and cake as part of a national fundraising day. The Macmillan team is taking part in Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday September 27.

August 30, 2013
Nantwich Town sign FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson

Nantwich Town sign FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson

Nantwich Town have strengthened their squad after an uncertain start to 2013-14 campaign. The Dabbers, who sit fourth from bottom in Evo-Stik Premier League, have signed FC United midfielder Stephen Johnson.

August 30, 2013
Wellington Road in Nantwich to reopen by Sept 23, say United Utilities

Wellington Road in Nantwich to reopen by Sept 23, say United Utilities

The Wellington Road sewer scheme in Nantwich has been delayed because engineers found an old sewer not on their records. United Utilities had hoped the busy route would re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 29, 2013
Stapeley Parish Council stage debate on Muller plan and village hall

Stapeley Parish Council stage debate on Muller plan and village hall

A parish council in Nantwich is to hold a public debate so residents can air views on topical issues. Stapeley Parish Council is staging the event as it prepares for a public inquiry into the controversial Muller Property “Nantwich South” planning application.

August 29, 2013
Villagers raise vital Scout funds at Wybunbury 50th party

Villagers raise vital Scout funds at Wybunbury 50th party

Three friends from a Nantwich village celebrated their 50th birthdays – by raising vital cash for a local Scout group. Rick Carter, Ade Peever and Giles Semper teamed up to hold a joint party at The Swan Inn, in Wybunbury.

August 29, 2013
Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

A busy route in and out of Nantwich will be closed for a further three weeks due to delays to a United Utilities sewer scheme. Wellington Road was due to re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 28, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their new 2013-14 campaign with a Cheshire Vase clash against Ashton-on-Mersey. They welcome their visitors to the Vagrants for a 3pm kick off this Saturday August 31.

August 28, 2013
Nantwich Poets to host Joy Winkler’s TOWN drama in Willaston

Nantwich Poets to host Joy Winkler’s TOWN drama in Willaston

The Nantwich Poets group is to host Joy Winkler’s acclaimed touring drama, TOWN. The performance will take place at Willaston Social Club on Wednesday September 25 as part of TOWN’s Autumn Tour of the UK.

August 28, 2013
Nantwich Town keeper sees red in 2-0 defeat by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town keeper sees red in 2-0 defeat by Witton Albion

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town goalkeeper Luke Simpson was sent off as Witton Albion’s Kyle Wilson came back to haunt his old club. Wilson scored with a clinical finish in a 2-0 Bank Holiday Monday win at Weaver Stadium.

August 27, 2013
Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

A new project to help Nantwich and Crewe parents cope with rising school uniform costs has been launched. The “School Uniform Swap Site” on Facebook has been backed by Nantwich Local Area Partnership.

August 27, 2013
Police crackdown on Cheshire East rogue drivers hailed success

Police crackdown on Cheshire East rogue drivers hailed success

An operation to crackdown on rogue drivers in Cheshire East has been hailed a success by Cheshire Police. Operation Contender was run by Specials to help raise public awareness of traffic offences across the county.

August 27, 2013
Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Music fans flocked to a Nantwich pub this weekend for a Bank Holiday live music bonanza. The Boot and Shoe pub, on  Hospital Street, put on a series of bands on three nights in a marquee in the pub grounds.

August 26, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds fall to defeat against Neston

Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds teams both came a cropper against Neston in the latest Cheshire County league matches. The 1sts lost by two wickets in a tight match at Whitehouse Lane against a 2nd placed team chasing the title.

August 26, 2013