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Nantwich mums push buggies 100 miles for One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich mums push buggies 100 miles for One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich mums who pushed their baby buggies 100 miles around town, have raised thousands of pounds for the One in Eleven Appeal. Now the Buggy Buddies group, which raised money towards a new neonatal unit, is hanging up its baby grow!

January 8, 2013
Nantwich Town face tough Stafford Rangers test in League Cup clash

Nantwich Town face tough Stafford Rangers test in League Cup clash

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town travel to Marston Road to face Stafford Rangers in the Doodson Sport League Cup tonight (January 8). Jimmy Quinn’s side will be keen to build on Saturday’s second half performance against FC United.

January 8, 2013
Residents protest against housing plans for Regents Park, Nantwich

Residents protest against housing plans for Regents Park, Nantwich

Angry residents called for plans to build 60 homes on land at the old bible college in Nantwich to be thrown out. They fear the development at Regents Park, between London Road and Crewe Road, will see the loss of over 100 trees.

January 8, 2013
“Nantwich Partnership” leaders’ bid to boost town centre image

“Nantwich Partnership” leaders’ bid to boost town centre image

Leaders of the new “Nantwich Partnership” fear the historic centre is falling behind more modern towns in Cheshire. They spoke out as they called for Nantwich Town Council to support their bid to boost the look of the town.

January 8, 2013
Nantwich Richmond Village panto goes ahead despite staff illness

Nantwich Richmond Village panto goes ahead despite staff illness

Staff at Richmond Village Nantwich are battling back from Christmas illness to stage their belated panto. Alice in Wonderland will be the fifth pantomime staged at the residential care complex off London Road.

January 7, 2013
Cheshire East Cabinet’s Rod Menlove quits over Lyme Green fiasco

Cheshire East Cabinet’s Rod Menlove quits over Lyme Green fiasco

A senior Cheshire East Cabinet member has resigned after a scathing report into the Lyme Green recycling plant fiasco. Work on the project had to be aborted after it breached EU regulations and was started before a planning application was submitted, costing taxpayers £800,000.

January 7, 2013
Nantwich teenagers complete fire and rescue RESPECT course

Nantwich teenagers complete fire and rescue RESPECT course

A team of Nantwich teenagers have graduated from a fire and rescue course with flying colours! The youngsters took part in the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s nine-week RESPECT course to help build their confidence.

January 7, 2013
Nantwich fundraiser to stage auction at Weaver Stadium for Cancer Research

Nantwich fundraiser to stage auction at Weaver Stadium for Cancer Research

A Cancer Research volunteer from Nantwich has organised a major fundraising event in support of the charity. Neil Olsson has spent the four months calling UK businesses to donate for a charity auction planned for January 25.

January 7, 2013
Film Review: “Reacher” starring Tom Cruise, Crewe Odeon

Film Review: “Reacher” starring Tom Cruise, Crewe Odeon

By Joy Cassidy Based on Lee Child’s novel One Shot, Tom Cruise plays the title role in Christopher McQuarrie’s thriller Jack Reacher. Ex-military man Reacher is a loner, unreachable and untouchable, until he’s called on by a murder suspect facing death row.

January 7, 2013
Man charged with murder after Wistaston Road stab incident in Crewe

Man charged with murder after Wistaston Road stab incident in Crewe

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man found with a stab wound in Wistaston Road, Crewe. Paul Ward, 26, of Alton Street, Crewe, will appear before South Cheshire Magistrates tomorrow (January 7).

January 6, 2013
Match report: Nantwich Town 2 FC United of Manchester 3

Match report: Nantwich Town 2 FC United of Manchester 3

By Ashley Houghton Two fine late saves by FC United of Manchester keeper James Spencer put a dent in Nantwich Town’s playoff push. Spencer saved superbly from Rod McDonald’s powerful 30 yard strike and then from Josh Lane in a one on one.

January 6, 2013
Man dies after being found stabbed in Wistaston Road, Crewe

Man dies after being found stabbed in Wistaston Road, Crewe

A man found with stab wounds after an incident on Wistaston Road in Crewe, has died. Police cordoned off the busy street after reports of a stabbing incident, and found a 26-year-old with serious wounds.

January 5, 2013
Nantwich Town new signing Paul Brown key for play-off push

Nantwich Town new signing Paul Brown key for play-off push

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town new signing Paul Brown is settling down in his new surroundings at the Weaver Stadium. Brown made a fine debut in the 2-2 draw at Witton Albion on New Year’s Day after his move from Marine.

January 4, 2013