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Nantwich Town show promise in 3-1 defeat at FC Chester

Nantwich Town show promise in 3-1 defeat at FC Chester

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson continues to see a new-look Dabbers improve as they prepare for their final pre-season game. Johnson’s team pushed Conference Premier neighbours Chester FC all the way in a 3-1 away defeat.

August 9, 2013
Nantwich Food Festival organisers appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Food Festival organisers appeal for more volunteers

Organisers of the Nantwich Food & Drink Festival have issued an appeal for more volunteers for this year’s event. With more activities planned, the committee now needs more help from willing workers in the town.

August 9, 2013
Nantwich street entertainment features local talent in August

Nantwich street entertainment features local talent in August

Nantwich Town Council’s  programme of town centre Saturday Street Entertainment features Tom Seals tomorrow (August 10). Tom, who studied at Paul McCartney’s world famous and prestigious LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), will be performing from 11am until 2pm.

August 9, 2013
Fire crews rescue Nantwich recycling worker trapped in machine

Fire crews rescue Nantwich recycling worker trapped in machine

A man was rescued after being trapped in machinery at a warehouse in Wardle, near Nantwich. The worker was found trapped at a recycling plant on Green Lane.

August 8, 2013
One in Eleven Appeal donors view Leighton Hospital neo-natal plans

One in Eleven Appeal donors view Leighton Hospital neo-natal plans

Fundraisers who helped pay for a new neonatal unit for Nantwich and Crewe families have seen plans for the project. Donors to the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s One in Eleven Appeal were invited to Leighton Hospital to view plans for the new unit.

August 8, 2013
Robber threatens South Cheshire shop staff with gun

Robber threatens South Cheshire shop staff with gun

Police are hunting a man who threatened shop staff with a gun during a South Cheshire attempted robbery. Three terrified female employees agreed to hand over money but the robber ran out empty-handed, say police.

August 8, 2013
Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Families in Nantwich have the chance to clown around – thanks to Reaseheath College’s circus-themed maze. The Nantwich college’s popular attraction is pulling in record numbers of visitors eager to make the most of the warm weather.

August 8, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Johnson pleased after 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic defeat

Nantwich Town boss Johnson pleased after 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic defeat

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson was pleased with his Dabbers players after their pre-season defeat against Stalybridge Celtic. Johnson looked on as Nantwich acquitted themselves well against a team a league above from the Conference North.

August 5, 2013
Empty house owners in South Cheshire warned after court conviction

Empty house owners in South Cheshire warned after court conviction

A homeowner from Willaston, Nantwich is among those facing court action in a crackdown on unsightly empty properties. The warning from Cheshire East Council comes after a Crewe man was convicted in court for allowing an empty home to become dilapidated.

August 5, 2013
Review: Nantwich upSTAGE Theatre performs “Fawlty Towers”

Review: Nantwich upSTAGE Theatre performs “Fawlty Towers”

By Claire Faulkner There was nothing faulty with the latest production from the Nantwich-based upSTAGE Theatre School.

August 5, 2013
Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Those straw men at Snugburys near Nantwich have been hitting the headlines again – this time with a giant Dalek sculpture. The popular ice cream farm, on the A51 at Wardle, decided their 2013 structure should help celebrate 50 years of Dr Who!

August 3, 2013
Nantwich youngsters learn water facts at United Utilities event

Nantwich youngsters learn water facts at United Utilities event

United Utilities was hoping to educate visitors to Nantwich Show about the value of water. The company’s public education roadshow was held at the Dorfold Park event to try and teach youngsters how much water costs.

August 3, 2013
Nantwich diners urged to vote in town’s Dining Out Awards

Nantwich diners urged to vote in town’s Dining Out Awards

Nantwich folk who love to eat out in their home town are being urged to nominate their favourite places. It’s the third year of the Nantwich Dining Out Awards, launched to coincide with the town’s successful Food and Drink Festival.

August 1, 2013