Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads
Drivers across South Cheshire are being warned after strong winds overnight blew down a number of trees.
Some rural roads are blocked, including this one near Beeston.
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“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11
A local rugby derby erupted into controversy when Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were reduced to just 10-men against Stoke – and still held out to win easily.
The Vagrants side received four yellow cards in a 10-minute period in the second half, leaving them with 11 against Stoke’s 15 players.
Rising Sun reach Crewe Division One Cup Final
Rising Sun have reached the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup Final.
They won their semi-final 6-3 at Bank Corner, Graham Maskery netting a hat-trick and other goals from Steve Pattinson (2), and Damien Sloan.
Nantwich folk honoured in Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards
Volunteers and community helpers in Nantwich were rewarded at the town Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards.
Scores of people gathered at Nantwich Civic Hall for the awards which preceded the annual mayor’s charity dance.
PJ Hudson earns Nantwich Town vital win over Belper
By Richard Scott
PJ Hudson’s late winner gave Nantwich Town a crucial victory over the league’s basement club Belper Town.
Hudson picked up a knock down by Nicky Platt before shooting through the legs of Dan Haystead to give Nantwich all three points.
RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal
RBS and Co-operative Bank staff in Nantwich are helping to raise thousands of pounds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal.
The Nantwich and Sandbach have been running activities to help raise funds for the appeal, including a sponsored walk by staff, families and friends.
Applewood Independent strikes Nantwich Town deal
Nantwich Town has agreed a new commercial partnership with Applewood Independent.
The Nantwich-based family firm of independent financial advisers has become a platinum partner to the football club.
Tributes paid to Nantwich farmer killed in slurry pit accident
Nantwich’s devastated farming community has paid tribute to Andrew Huntbach, who died after falling into a slurry pit.
Mr Huntbach was pulled clear of the pit by colleagues at Hollin Green Farm on Hollingreen Lane, between Aston and Audlem.
South Cheshire accountants Alextra launch cloud software
A South Cheshire accountants is launching a new cloud-based programme for customers.
Alextra says Xero will transform the way many local businesses in the area do their accounts.
Nantwich fireman honoured for ‘exemplary service’
A Nantwich fireman was one of 19 in Cheshire to be honoured with a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Kevin Smith, based at the Beam Street fire station in the town, was among those hailed by Chief Fire Officer Paul Hancock at a ceremony.
Man, 37, dies after slurry pit fall near Nantwich
A man who fell into a slurry pit near Nantwich has died.
The incident happened on land at a farm off Hollingreen Lane, in Brindley, near Nantwich.
New signs and sculpture to be unveiled at Nantwich Lake
People are being invited to a day of celebration at Nantwich Lake to see new information signs and a swan sculpture unveiled.
The event, from 11am to 3pm on Tuesday April 7, has been organised by Cheshire East Council with the help of Ansa Environmental Services Limited, the RSPCA and The Dogs Trust.
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream fined after worker’s finger was severed
A well-known ice cream maker in Cheshire has been fined for safety failings after a worker’s finger was cut off by a fruit feeder machine.
Tattenhall Dairy Products Ltd, which operates at Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after the incident at Drumlan Hall Farm in August 2013.
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