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UPDATE: Nantwich Red Cow pub blaze – town centre road reopens

UPDATE: Nantwich Red Cow pub blaze – town centre road reopens

Fire crews are battling a blaze in a town centre pub in Nantwich. The fire broke out in a ground floor cleaning cupboard of the Red Cow pub on Beam Street and spread.

February 22, 2013
Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

The seventh sign has arrived along Nantwich’s Riverside – courtesy of Nantwich Civic Society and other local volunteers. The final signpost of seven was unveiled at the entrance to Mill Island on Waterlode yesterday to complete a town council funded project.

February 22, 2013
Nantwich Town top scorer Sean Cooke to leave for AFC Fylde

Nantwich Town top scorer Sean Cooke to leave for AFC Fylde

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town leading goalscorer Sean Cooke is set to leave and join AFC Fylde, it emerged today. Cooke has been one of the stars for the Dabbers this season, but looks set to be heading out of the Weaver Stadium.

February 21, 2013
Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council has approved a controversial 240-homes plan for a greenfield site in Nantwich. Gladman Developments proposal for land off Queen’s Drive was passed by the Strategic Planning Board yesterday (February 20), despite objections.

February 21, 2013
“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

‘The Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another top bill of acts featuring international talent on March 1. And one of the circuit’s best MCs Dan Nightingale is hosting the event.

February 21, 2013
Nantwich Town boss pleased despite 2-0 defeat by Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town boss pleased despite 2-0 defeat by Rushall Olympic

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town manager Jimmy Quinn insists he was pleased with his side despite a 2-0 home defeat to Rushall Olympic. The Dabbers conceded twice in the opening 12 minutes, and played for 80 minutes without keeper Jon Brain (pictured).

February 20, 2013
Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans

Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans

Crewe and Nantwich residents can have their say on the planned high-speed HS2 rail link for South Cheshire. The Government announced its preferred route last month, which includes a high-speed service from Crewe to London in 58 minutes.

February 20, 2013
Nantwich college students scoop flower jobs in Bermuda!

Nantwich college students scoop flower jobs in Bermuda!

Two Nantwich floristry students have landed dream work placements as floral designers in Bermuda. Emma Ollier and Jen Latham will leave for the sunshine island in April after completing their Floristry diplomas at Reaseheath College.

February 20, 2013
Nantwich Town make new signings for Rushall Olympic clash

Nantwich Town make new signings for Rushall Olympic clash

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town have added three new players to the squad ahead of their league clash with Rushall Olympic. Left-back Chris Bailey has arrived at the Weaver Stadium from Colne.

February 19, 2013
Starling survey advises Nantwich residents on scare tactics

Starling survey advises Nantwich residents on scare tactics

Fed-up Nantwich residents can stop nuisance starlings from roosting – by banging bin lids and playing music! The advice is included in a report by experts paid to study reasons why starlings have targeted the town in the past three winters.

February 19, 2013
Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich

Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich

The last in a series of new Riverside signposts in Nantwich is to be unveiled this week. Volunteers of Nantwich Civic Society have teamed up with the town council who helped to fund the project.

February 19, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage half term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is staging school half term workshops to help keep the children entertained this week. The workshops are taking place at the Pillory Street venue this Wednesday February 20 and February 21.

February 19, 2013
BBC Blacksmith Simon Grant-Jones to speak at Bridgemere WI

BBC Blacksmith Simon Grant-Jones to speak at Bridgemere WI

The star of BBC’s “Turn Back Time, The High Street” is special guest at a Bridgemere WI event in Nantwich. People are invited to listen to Simon Grant-Jones at the talk at Bridgemere Primary School this Thursday February 21.

February 19, 2013