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Resident disturbed burglars breaking in to Alpraham house

Resident disturbed burglars breaking in to Alpraham house

A resident disturbed burglars as they tried to smash their way into a house in Alpraham near Nantwich. The attempted burglary was discovered when the householder heard noises and went to investigate.

December 26, 2013
Toy donors boost children spending Christmas in Leighton Hospital

Toy donors boost children spending Christmas in Leighton Hospital

Big-hearted donors across Crewe and Nantwich have inundated their local children’s hospital unit with toys and games. Staff at the Child and Adolescent Unit at Leighton Hospital have been overwhelmed by the number of donations to help keep children entertained at Christmas.

December 26, 2013
Six arrested after man found badly beaten in Shavington street

Six arrested after man found badly beaten in Shavington street

A man was found badly beaten in a street in Shavington, detectives say. The 40-year-old was discovered with serious injuries to his head and body in Back Lane.

December 24, 2013
Tribute to Crewe man killed in A51 Nantwich bypass crash

Tribute to Crewe man killed in A51 Nantwich bypass crash

The man who died when his car and a lorry crashed on the A51 bypass in Nantwich was named today as Richard Hopley. The 56-year-old, from Crewe, was travelling  towards the A500 at Cheerbrook roundabout, Willaston when his car collided with a truck.

December 24, 2013
RSPCA appeal after two young ponies found dumped in Nantwich

RSPCA appeal after two young ponies found dumped in Nantwich

Two young ponies were dumped and left to die in a field in Poole, near Nantwich. The RSPCA say one is a young foal just six to nine months old and 10hh. The other is a young gelding about two years old and 12hh.

December 24, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts beaten by Newbold in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts beaten by Newbold in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s stunning first half of the season was dented by a cup defeat against Newbold-on-Avon. Andy Brown’s men, so dominant in many games so far, could not find the spark to defeat a powerful visiting team.

December 23, 2013
Nantwich Museum plans Holly Holy Day events in January

Nantwich Museum plans Holly Holy Day events in January

Nantwich Museum is planning a series of events to help celebrate Holly Holy Day in the town on January 25. The venue has lined up speakers and exhibitions to commemorate the 370th anniversary of the Battle of Nantwich.

December 23, 2013
Man dies in A500 crash which closes Nantwich bypass between Cheerbrook and Peacock

Man dies in A500 crash which closes Nantwich bypass between Cheerbrook and Peacock

A man died when his car collided with a lorry on the A500 bypass in Nantwich. The crash closed the busy single carriageway route between the Cheerbrook and Peacock roundabouts at Willaston.

December 23, 2013
St Luke’s Hospice extends Christmas tree scheme to Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice extends Christmas tree scheme to Nantwich

Households in Nantwich can donate their Christmas trees after the big day – and raise funds for the local St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Families can arrange for a band of volunteers to take old trees away in return for a donation to the hospice.

December 22, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Johnson signs two Andrews to boost squad

Nantwich Town boss Johnson signs two Andrews to boost squad

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has signed two Andrews to bolster his squad for the second half of the 2013-14 campaign. Johnson, upset by comments from some fans weekend, has clinched the signatures of Andrew Keogh and Andrew Pearson.

December 21, 2013
Lorry crash damages bridge at Poole near Nantwich

Lorry crash damages bridge at Poole near Nantwich

A lorry crashed into a bridge which forced a road to be closed near Nantwich. The accident happened on Wettenhall Road in Poole last night (December 19) at about 10pm.

December 20, 2013
Nantwich fashion show raises £1,500 for hospitals charity

Nantwich fashion show raises £1,500 for hospitals charity

A night of fashion and shopping in Nantwich helped raise almost £1,500 for Leighton Hospital. The event at Richmond Village Nantwich will help fund extra equipment and refurbishment projects across Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

December 20, 2013
Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council is planning another Civic Hall party after hailing its first 80s night a huge success. The council teamed up with Warble Entertainment  to stage The 80’s Party Night, and the event was a sell-out.

December 20, 2013