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Civil Servant makes industry visit to Reaseheath College, Nantwich

Civil Servant makes industry visit to Reaseheath College, Nantwich

A senior civil servant brushed up on his industry skills during a fact-finding tour of Reaseheath College in Nantwich. David Russell, director of “Closing the Gap” in the Department for Education, visited Reaseheath because of its reputation for skills development and engagement with industry.

October 8, 2013
TV’s Nick Hancock backs Wingate Centre charity drive in Nantwich

TV’s Nick Hancock backs Wingate Centre charity drive in Nantwich

TV presenter and comedian Nick Hancock has thrown his support behind Nantwich Sainsbury’s charity drive. Hancock, who lives locally, is vice president of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, the store’s chosen charity for 2013.

October 8, 2013
Crewe Railroaders to stage “rookie” recruitment drive in South Cheshire

Crewe Railroaders to stage “rookie” recruitment drive in South Cheshire

Crewe Railroaders American Football team have launched a recruitment drive to attract budding players in the area. The team has just finished its second season in the British American Football Association National Leagues (BAFANL) Central division.

October 7, 2013
Acton Amateur Operatic Society gear up for latest Lyceum production

Acton Amateur Operatic Society gear up for latest Lyceum production

Members of Acton Amateur Operatic Society are preparing to take to the stage for their latest production. The charity organisation, based in Acton near Nantwich, will perform their version of  “Me and My Girl” at the Lyceum in Crewe.

October 7, 2013
South Cheshire companies stage Children in Need football match

South Cheshire companies stage Children in Need football match

Two South Cheshire businesses have raised almost £400 by competing in a charity football match for Children in Need. Crewe & Nantwich Peugeot dealer Gateway Motor Company lined up against a team from Mornflake, Crewe Alexandra’s shirt sponsors.

October 7, 2013
Man rescued by fire crews during flat blaze in Wistaston

Man rescued by fire crews during flat blaze in Wistaston

Firefighters had to rescue a man from his flat during a kitchen fire in Wistaston. Crews wearing breathing apparatus forced their in through a ground floor window of a block of flats on Mulberry Road where they discovered the man.

October 6, 2013
Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

By Jonathan White Shoppers and visitors enjoyed more live street entertainment in Nantwich town centre this weekend. Local entertainers have been in town throughout the summer as part of a Nantwich Town Council-funded programme.

October 6, 2013
Evo-Stik League report: Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2

Evo-Stik League report: Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2

Nantwich Town let slip a two-goal lead and had to settle for a point away at Blyth Spartans. The Dabbers took control of the match in Northumberland in the first period, and were 2-0 at the break.

October 5, 2013
Review: ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ delivers top Nantwich show

Review: ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ delivers top Nantwich show

Nantwich Civic Hall was packed once more for another quality night of comedy as four fine stand ups waltzed into town! Led by compere Carl Hutchinson, the line-up complemented each other nicely in the build up to star performer Daliso Chaponda.

October 5, 2013
Man, 80, tied and beaten during terrifying armed robbery

Man, 80, tied and beaten during terrifying armed robbery

A gang of Eastern European armed robbers tied and beat an 80-year-old granddad before stealing antiques and paintings worth more than £100,000. The victim suffered a brutal seven-hour ordeal in his own home on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.

October 4, 2013
Residents and businesses celebrate Nantwich in Bloom prizes

Residents and businesses celebrate Nantwich in Bloom prizes

Pubs, shops and residents across Nantwich are celebrating as winners of the latest Nantwich in Bloom competition. Judges spent days visiting the scores of entries to the 2013 event which celebrates those who have gone the extra mile to add colour to their premises.

October 4, 2013
Peckforton Castle near Nantwich helps kit out boys’ football teams

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich helps kit out boys’ football teams

Youngsters of an Under 7s football team hope to be kings of their league – with a new kit from Peckforton Castle. The picturesque venue near Nantwich is the new sponsors of kits worn by players for Davenham Dynamos and Davenham Rangers.

October 4, 2013
Hero army officer from Nantwich awarded the Military Cross

Hero army officer from Nantwich awarded the Military Cross

An Army Officer from Nantwich who rescued a casualty while fighting off insurgent attacks in Afghanistan, has been awarded the Military Cross. Lieut William Boreham, 33, was on patrol when a soldier nearby stood on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and was severely injured.

October 4, 2013