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Nantwich butcher H Clewlow earns three golds at Smithfield Awards

Nantwich butcher H Clewlow earns three golds at Smithfield Awards

A Nantwich butcher produced a sizzling performance to land gold awards for its speciality sausages. H Clewlow Butchers in Pepper Street, won three of its four entries, including two sausage submissions, at the Smithfield Awards 2013.

November 25, 2013
Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” held in Wistaston

Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” held in Wistaston

By Jonathan White The Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” has taken place at the Wistaston Memorial Hall. The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 25, 2013
Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards

Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards

Top eateries across South Cheshire have been rewarded after thousands of diners voted in a Nantwich Food and Drink Festival contest. The third Dining Out Awards attracted a large crowd of hotel, restaurant, pub and café owners to a presentation ceremony at Rookery Hall Hotel.

November 25, 2013
Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on

Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on

Organisers of this weekend’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on are urging families to get to town early. Thousands are expected to pack the town centre for the festive event which starts at 5.30pm in the town square.

November 25, 2013
Councillor and families fight Willaston homes plan for second time

Councillor and families fight Willaston homes plan for second time

A councillor has backed residents in objecting to a plan to build 40 homes on greenfield site in Willaston, Nantwich. The proposal has been submitted for a second time by Richard Lee Ltd to Cheshire East Council for houses on land off Eastern Road.

November 24, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers enjoy Llangollen visit

Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers enjoy Llangollen visit

Crewe and Nantwich Ramblers enjoyed a trip to Llangollen in Wales where they tackled the Berwyn Range and Horseshoe Pass. Members started from Berwyn and climbed steadily up Maesyrychen Mountain to the Berwyn Quarry.

November 24, 2013
Nantwich Town earn last-gasp 4-3 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town earn last-gasp 4-3 victory over Whitby

By James Briscoe Ben Deegan sent the Weaver Stadium fans wild in the final seconds to earn Nantwich Town a stunning 4-3 win over Whitby. It crowned an amazing comeback for the Dabbers who had been 2-0 down at half-time.

November 23, 2013
Willaston pupils perform at Brine Leas in aid of Alder Hey Hospital

Willaston pupils perform at Brine Leas in aid of Alder Hey Hospital

By Jonathan White A charity fundraising evening concert at Brine Leas School in Nantwich helped to raise more than £660. More than 200 people watched group and solo performances by The Co-operative Junior & Beginner Wind Bands and Willaston Primary School.

November 22, 2013
Nantwich CC away at Toft in 2014 Premier League opener

Nantwich CC away at Toft in 2014 Premier League opener

Nantwich Cricket Club will open their 2014 campaign with an away trip to Toft. The 2014 Cheshire County Premier League fixtures were issued this week, earlier than ever before.

November 22, 2013
Final “Very Best in Stand-up” of 2013 comes to Nantwich in December

Final “Very Best in Stand-up” of 2013 comes to Nantwich in December

Live comedy comes to Nantwich for the final time in 2013 with another “Very Best in Stand Up” show. Liverpool comedian Jamie Sutherland will be compering the Nantwich Civic Hall show on Friday December 6.

November 22, 2013
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids for £1,500 fund-raising target

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids for £1,500 fund-raising target

Staff and visitors at a marina near Nantwich have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charities. Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, has staged a number of events to raise the cash in the marina café and reception area.

November 22, 2013
Thieves steal six ferrets in raid on family home in Nantwich

Thieves steal six ferrets in raid on family home in Nantwich

Thieves staked out a Nantwich property before breaking in through a garden fence to steal six ferrets! The offenders struck at night at a house on Crewe Road, in Willaston.

November 22, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson reflects on first six months in charge

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson reflects on first six months in charge

By Daniel Curtis Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson hopes his side can improve their season following his first six months at the club. Since joining the Dabbers in the summer after six years at league rivals Ashton United, Johnson has had a tough start at Nantwich.

November 22, 2013