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Review: The Wonder Stuff and Heidi Browne at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: The Wonder Stuff and Heidi Browne at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Size of a Cow wasn’t relevant when The Wonder Stuff lead singer rolled into Nantwich for the Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. Miles Hunt, frontman of the massively popular late 80s/early 90s band, performed live with violinist Erica Nockalls at Nantwich Civic Hall.

March 30, 2013
Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabber’s Dish” competition

Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabber’s Dish” competition

A Nantwich councillor has launched a search to find a national dish for the town. Cllr Stuart Hutton (pictured) wants Nantwich to have a delicacy to represent the Dabbers – like Cornwall with the pasty, and Stoke with the oatcake.

March 28, 2013
Portrait bench marks opening of new Crewe-Nantwich Greenway

Portrait bench marks opening of new Crewe-Nantwich Greenway

By Jonathan White These pictures show the portrait bench which marks the opening of the new Crewe-Nantwich Greenway route. The route runs from Tipkinder Park in Crewe, around Queens Park and King George V playing fields to the Rising Sun Inn.

March 28, 2013
Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Hundreds of Crewe Alex fans from across South Cheshire flocked to Gresty Road to glimpse the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Nantwichnews editor Pete Leydon (pictured) joined supporters young and old who packed out the club shop during a special promotion of the JPT Final against Southend on April 7.

March 28, 2013
Nantwich Town stumble to 1-0 home defeat to Chorley FC

Nantwich Town stumble to 1-0 home defeat to Chorley FC

By Robert Summerscales A spirited display by Nantwich Town was not enough to stop Chorley recording their fifth consecutive win. The Dabbers were beaten 1-0 in their Evo-Stik Northern Premier League clash.

March 27, 2013
Reaseheath College zoo to open for Nantwich families over Easter

Reaseheath College zoo to open for Nantwich families over Easter

Nantwich families have the chance to meet exotic and familiar pets when Reaseheath College’s zoo opens over Easter. The college, one of the best animal management training centres in the UK, is opening its zoo to the public for two weeks from Friday March 29 to Sunday April 14.

March 27, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Muller Property “Nantwich South” phase one recommended for refusal

Planners say developer Muller Property’s first phase of a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village should be refused. Muller’s initial application is for 189 homes and access road into the site between Peter Destapleigh Way, Broad Lane and London Road.

March 27, 2013
Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra supporters can catch a glimpse of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy when it visits Gresty Road today (March 27) ahead of the Wembley final on April 7. The Alex take on Southend United in what will be the club’s first-ever cup final appearance at Wembley Stadium.

March 27, 2013
Malbank School in Nantwich scoops “Dragon’s Den” food contest trophy

Malbank School in Nantwich scoops “Dragon’s Den” food contest trophy

Teenagers from a Nantwich school beat their rivals to win a coveted “Dragon’s Den” style competition. The Malbank School team of Ella-Jade Harris, Meg Wild and Alex Sutton came out on top in the Busch “Make It Enterprising Challenge”.

March 27, 2013
Cheshire regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan battle

Cheshire regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan battle

A soldier from Cheshire’s 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment has been killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the death this afternoon (March 26). The soldier’s name and where he is from has not been revealed.

March 26, 2013
Nantwich Police “ready” for Jazz & Blues festival weekend

Nantwich Police “ready” for Jazz & Blues festival weekend

Nantwich Police chiefs have sent a stark warning to trouble-makers thinking of targeting the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. More officers have been drafted in as police plan to cater for the five-day festival between March 28 and April 1.

March 26, 2013
Nantwich Film Club appoints new chair in time for April screening

Nantwich Film Club appoints new chair in time for April screening

Young film fanatic Joe Millar is the new chairman of Nantwich Film Club. The 26-year-old was elected along with new committee members at the club’s AGM.

March 26, 2013
South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

A South Cheshire College student is embarking on a trip of a lifetime to an isolated part of Central America. Mitch Long, 17, is planning a 10-week stay in Nicaragua to help people there struck by poverty.

March 26, 2013