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Swirly Whirlys Nantwich celebrates a year of hospice fund-raising

Swirly Whirlys Nantwich celebrates a year of hospice fund-raising

Staff and supporters at St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice’s Nantwich Swirly Whirlys cafe celebrated its one year anniversary of trading. And it had added excitement – with the launch of its new “Room at the Top” vintage boutique.

October 18, 2013
Large hoardings plan to boost Christmas trade in Nantwich

Large hoardings plan to boost Christmas trade in Nantwich

A Nantwich retail group is planning to erect 40 large hoardings across the region to promote Christmas shopping in the town. The scheme has been put together by the Nantwich Town Council Retail and Town Centre Group.

October 18, 2013
Network Rail “sorry” over five-day closure of Nantwich level crossing

Network Rail “sorry” over five-day closure of Nantwich level crossing

Rail chiefs have apologised for causing traffic chaos in and around Nantwich for most of the week. The closure of the London Road A51 level crossing since Monday has caused long delays across the town.

October 18, 2013
Nantwich Seals youngsters make step up to Arena Swimming League

Nantwich Seals youngsters make step up to Arena Swimming League

Nantwich Seals swimming club has returned to action in the latest round of the National Arena Swimming League. The club, based out of Nantwich Pool, took a strong squad to compete at Knowsley Culture & Leisure Park, on Merseyside.

October 17, 2013
Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Talented Wrenbury residents near Nantwich have helped grow £20.13 into a staggering £1,500 as part of a new scheme. The  idea began at St Margaret’s Church, in Wrenbury, where members of the congregation were given just over £20 to launch with.

October 17, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group launches new Saturday “group pick”

Nantwich Litter Group launches new Saturday “group pick”

Nantwich Litter Group is extending its reach to include a monthly “group pick” on the third Saturday of the month. The first of these “Saturday Picks” will be held this weekend October 19.

October 17, 2013
Fred Lorimer Trophy up for grabs at annual Wistaston quiz

Fred Lorimer Trophy up for grabs at annual Wistaston quiz

Teams are being invited to enter the annual quiz for the Fred Lorimer Trophy in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The quiz will take place in Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane, Wistaston, on Tuesday October 22.

October 17, 2013
Police hunt car fire arsonists after two Nantwich attacks

Police hunt car fire arsonists after two Nantwich attacks

Police are hunting arsonists who torched three cars close to the centre of Nantwich. The fires happened in two separate incidents in the Beam Street and Birchin Lane areas of the town.

October 16, 2013
Anger as Cheshire East axes garden waste collections for 4 months

Anger as Cheshire East axes garden waste collections for 4 months

Garden waste collections across Nantwich and Crewe are to be axed for four months to save money. But the move by Cheshire East Council has sparked anger from residents, according to local councillors.

October 16, 2013
Match report: Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Chorley

Match report: Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Chorley

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town keeper Jack Cudworth had a debut to forget after giving away a penalty which sent Dabbers crashing to a 1-0 defeat. Cudworth (pictured) felled Chorley’s Josh Hine in the box and Hine stroked home the spot-kick in the 11th minute.

October 16, 2013
Millfields Primary in Nantwich to hire out school facilities

Millfields Primary in Nantwich to hire out school facilities

A Nantwich primary school is to let its facilities out to public groups to help boost school funds. Millfields Primary School and Nursery, on Marsh Lane, is to offer its school hall, dining hall, classrooms and playing fields and playgrounds for hire.

October 16, 2013
Nantwich auction house sale “best of year”, say bosses

Nantwich auction house sale “best of year”, say bosses

Auction house bosses in Nantwich say a bumper one-day sale is a sign of new optimism among trade and private buyers. Furniture, light fittings, art, antiques and a diamond ring which sold for £90,000 were part of the Peter Wilson auction on Market Street.

October 16, 2013
Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Performers have been thrilling audiences across Nantwich over the past week as part of the town’s Words and Music Festival. Musicians, poets, comedians and writers held a series of live shows at various venues during  the week-long festival.

October 15, 2013