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MAD Academy workshops staged at Regents Park, Nantwich

MAD Academy workshops staged at Regents Park, Nantwich

Lively youngsters can enjoy a new music and dance club in Nantwich. The MAD Academy is staging fun sessions at the Funky Monkey Cafe on Regents Park, off London Road, on Friday mornings.

February 4, 2013
Warning over HS2 impact for South Cheshire local rail lines

Warning over HS2 impact for South Cheshire local rail lines

A link to the planned HS2 railway has been welcomed by a South Cheshire rail passenger group boss. But John Coult, acting chair of the Crewe and Shrewsbury Passenger Association (CASPA), also warned against it overshadowing local rail improvements.

February 4, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn keen to end “bad run”

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn keen to end “bad run”

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn is keen to put the 3-0 drubbing at Hednesford behind them and look ahead to their next match. The Dabbers were well beaten by promotion hopefuls who included ex Nantwich favourites Michael Lennon and Dave MacPherson.

February 3, 2013
Review: First “Very Best in Stand-up” of 2013 proves hit in Nantwich

Review: First “Very Best in Stand-up” of 2013 proves hit in Nantwich

The cut and thrust of the live stand-up circuit at Nantwich Civic Hall is off to a fine start in 2013. From the moment host and compere Jonathan Mayor bounced (almost literally) onto stage, the audience was captured.

February 3, 2013
Nantwich Town press officer lands job at Premier League Sunderland

Nantwich Town press officer lands job at Premier League Sunderland

A key player for Nantwich Town has landed himself a Premier League transfer to Sunderland! Dabbers press officer Ashley Houghton, who has served the club for two years, has secured a dream job in the media department at the Stadium of Light.

February 2, 2013
Hundreds gather in Nantwich to protest over Red Lion abattoir

Hundreds gather in Nantwich to protest over Red Lion abattoir

Scores of protesters gathered in Nantwich town centre to demonstrate against a local abattoir at the centre of an investigation into abuse of horses. The Red Lion Abattoir, at Sound Heath near Wrenbury, is being probed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the RSPCA.

February 2, 2013
Nantwich Town seek return to league action at Hednesford

Nantwich Town seek return to league action at Hednesford

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town will return to league action after a three-week absence when they make the trip to title-chasing Hednesford Town. The Dabbers’ campaign has been disrupted by adverse weather, seeing them slip down the Evo-Stik Premier League to 13th.

February 1, 2013
Cheshire village Rose Queen raises vital funds for Leighton Hospital

Cheshire village Rose Queen raises vital funds for Leighton Hospital

A Rose Queen has helped Leighton Hospital’s maternity unit by raising money for new kit to improve care given to newborn babies. Rebecca Elliott, 2012 Rose Queen for the village of Comberbach, chose the unit as her charity during her reign.

January 31, 2013
Nantwich primary schools shine at sportshall athletics final

Nantwich primary schools shine at sportshall athletics final

Primary school pupils in Nantwich were on their marks during one of the best sportshall athletics finals ever. Year 5 and 6 pupils from Pear Tree, Weaver and Stapeley Broad Lane went head-to-head with four others at South Cheshire College.

January 31, 2013
Shavington parish plan public drop-in event for villagers

Shavington parish plan public drop-in event for villagers

Villagers are being urged to air their views on planning and environment issues at a drop-in session in Shavington. The event is being organised by Shavington-Cum-Gresty Parish Council.

January 31, 2013
Nantwich CC face RedInsure T20 group stage revamp

Nantwich CC face RedInsure T20 group stage revamp

Nantwich CC will face a revamped T20 competition when the 2013 cricket season gets under way. The reigning Cheshire County Premier champions have been drawn in a group of four for an initial round-robin stage.

January 30, 2013
Cheshire Senior Cup: Nantwich Town 2 Tranmere Rovers 4

Cheshire Senior Cup: Nantwich Town 2 Tranmere Rovers 4

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town crashed out of the Cheshire Senior Cup at the first hurdle as they were defeated 4-2 by League One leaders Tranmere Rovers. The Dabbers failed to progress in a tournament they won for the third time last season, despite leading twice.

January 30, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group nominated in The Cat Community Awards

Nantwich Litter Group nominated in The Cat Community Awards

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers have been nominated in The Cat’s “Achievement of the Year” Community Awards 2013. It’s a worthy nomination for a group who regularly hold litter picks to clean the town’s streets.

January 30, 2013