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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch club record 141-3 victory over Aston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch club record 141-3 victory over Aston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts broke club records with an astonishing 141-3 victory over Aston Old Edwardians. The Vagrants side ran in 21 tries, with Toby Ward scoring six, and Joe Gammage four.

January 19, 2014
Parakeet stuns M6 camera staff at junction 16 for Nantwich

Parakeet stuns M6 camera staff at junction 16 for Nantwich

This “pretty boy” ruffled a few feathers among motorway patrol staff monitoring the M6 near Nantwich. Operators were stunned to find the parakeet staring at them when they checked on cameras overlooking junction 16 of the motorway in Cheshire.

January 17, 2014
Fans’ favourite Mat Bailey re-signs for Nantwich Town

Fans’ favourite Mat Bailey re-signs for Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have re-signed fans’ favourite Mat Bailey. The towering defender has committed himself  to the Weaver Stadium on a permanent basis.

January 17, 2014
Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

The Brownies are celebrating their centenary with an exhibition in the community gallery at Nantwich Museum. The display runs until Thursday January 23.

January 16, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group plans to “group picks” to fight rubbish problems

Nantwich Litter Group plans to “group picks” to fight rubbish problems

Nantwich Litter Group will start 2014 by tackling litter problems made worse by Christmas festivities and stormy weather. Two “Group Picks” are planned, the first this Saturday January 18 at 10am on the corner of Beam Street by the One Stop shop.

January 16, 2014
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich scoops 5 Gold Anchors status

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich scoops 5 Gold Anchors status

A marina near Nantwich has scooped the coveted 5-Gold Anchors status from the Yacht Harbour Association. Staff at the Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull are delighted with the honour which is supported by the British Marine Federation.

January 16, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids release a new studio album “The Good Youth” through Red Bull Records on January 20. The album has been hailed by producers as “a rebirth” for the band made up of Joe James, Jono Yates, Nic Montgomery and Matt Freer.

January 15, 2014
Nantwich fire crews fight major house blaze in Shavington

Nantwich fire crews fight major house blaze in Shavington

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe battled a major house blaze in Shavington today (January 15). The fire broke out at a detached property on Newcastle Road, with fears that people were trapped inside.

January 15, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 4-0 at AFC Fylde in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town lose 4-0 at AFC Fylde in Doodson Sport Cup

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were well beaten by a fantastic Fylde second half performance to be knocked out of the Doodson Sport Cup. And ex-Dabber Sean Cooke (pictured) returned to haunt Nantwich by grabbing a brace for Fylde in their 4-0 win.

January 15, 2014
Councillors object to 11 homes on site near busy Nantwich junction

Councillors object to 11 homes on site near busy Nantwich junction

Councillors have objected to plans to build 11 homes on land close to a busy Nantwich junction. Thomas Jones and Sons have submitted proposals to build the properties on land at Wrens Close, off Peter de Stapleigh Way, in Stapeley.

January 14, 2014
Appeal to Nantwich animal lovers to offer Paddy final chance

Appeal to Nantwich animal lovers to offer Paddy final chance

A South Cheshire animal charity is desperate to find a new Nantwich home for this poor dog. Ten-year-old Paddy has been in kennels for over a year and a half, and now faces being put down.

January 14, 2014
Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council chiefs dismissed potential shale gas “fracking” sites – hours after David Cameron claimed it was the future for energy. Oil and gas companies leading the charge for shale gas plan to expand drilling sites in the UK – with Crewe and Nantwich area a potential rich source.

January 14, 2014
Nantwich Town Council to commemorate Holocaust Day

Nantwich Town Council to commemorate Holocaust Day

Nantwich Town Council is to commemorate Holocaust Day with a Book of Remembrance. The book will be based at Nantwich Civic Hall and open for anyone to sign.

January 14, 2014