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Lorry smash closed M6 at junction 16 for Nantwich

Lorry smash closed M6 at junction 16 for Nantwich

Motorists faced long delays after a lorry crashed and overturned at junction 16 of the M6. The northbound carriageway was closed, and the southbound left heavily congested after the accident at the Nantwich turn-off.

January 7, 2014
Leighton Hospital restrictions extended to tackle winter bug rise

Leighton Hospital restrictions extended to tackle winter bug rise

Visiting restrictions at Leighton Hospital have been extended as the Norovirus winter bug spreads. Health chiefs are now restricting visiting on all adult wards at the South Cheshire hospital to prevent Norovirus cases among patients rising.

January 7, 2014
Crewe Railroaders to launch 2014 campaign with new coaches

Crewe Railroaders to launch 2014 campaign with new coaches

South Cheshire American Football team Crewe Railroaders have made two key appointments at the start of their 2014 campaign. The team, which trains at South Cheshire College, have a new defensive coordinator Chris Harwood at the helm.

January 7, 2014
Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Proposals to build 40 homes at the rear of a secondary school in Nantwich have been recommended for rejection by planners. Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd want to build the development on grass land at the rear of Audlem Road, close to Brine Leas School.

January 7, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach has sights set on National League

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach has sights set on National League

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Andy Brown believes the 1st team could be playing National League rugby in two years. Brown hailed a stunning first half of the season for the Vagrants team which saw them top Midlands 2 West (North) at Christmas.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich Museum unveils Redshift Radio partnership

Nantwich Museum unveils Redshift Radio partnership

Nantwich Museum has teamed up with community radio station Redshift to boost the venue’s profile. The Pillory Street museum will regularly feature on the internet radio station and its website as part of the partnership.

January 6, 2014
Review: Tommy Theatre Group’s “We Were There” at Nantwich Players

Review: Tommy Theatre Group’s “We Were There” at Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner The Tommy Theatre Group from St Thomas More School presented their productions of “We Were There” at The Players Theatre in Nantwich on Saturday January 4.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College has acquired a specialist private training provider. DART Training is based in Derbyshire and works with small and medium businesses throughout the Midlands.

January 4, 2014
River Weaver levels in Nantwich rise with more rain to come

River Weaver levels in Nantwich rise with more rain to come

River Weaver levels in Nantwich are continuing to rise after heavy rain and strong winds over the last week. These pictures by reader Jonathan White show the storm damage to trees by the river around Mill Island, Queen’s Drive and Waterlode.

January 4, 2014
Nantwich Police warn residents after spate of shed burglaries

Nantwich Police warn residents after spate of shed burglaries

Police in Nantwich are warning homeowners in the town to be alert after a number of sheds were broken into overnight. The allotments on Welshman’s Lane were particularly targeted by thieves, officers say.

January 4, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 4 Droylsden 0

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 4 Droylsden 0

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town maintained their fine league form with a comfortable 4-0 victory over bottom side Droylsden. Just short of 300 fans watched the Dabbers ease past their opponents at the Weaver Stadium.

January 4, 2014
Leighton Hospital visiting clampdown as Norovirus spreads to patients

Leighton Hospital visiting clampdown as Norovirus spreads to patients

South Cheshire health chiefs are to restrict Leighton Hospital visiting amid a rise in patients suffering the Norovirus winter bug. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is appealing for visiting to wards to be kept to an “essential minimum”.

January 2, 2014