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Nantwich Town defender Mat Bailey faces eight months out

Nantwich Town defender Mat Bailey faces eight months out

Influential Nantwich Town player Mat Bailey has been ruled out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. The big defender was dealt the bad news by medics today after limping out of the Stafford Rangers derby clash last week.

November 26, 2012
Nantwich store gives hamper prize to local cancer charity

Nantwich store gives hamper prize to local cancer charity

A charity Christmas draw has been given a boost by bosses at Sainsbury’s in Nantwich. Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK has been handed a Christmas hamper to raffle off at the charity’s annual festive draw.

November 26, 2012
Nantwich Police support White Ribbon Campaign’s awareness day

Nantwich Police support White Ribbon Campaign’s awareness day

Nantwich Police officers showed support for the fight to stop violence against women by tying a white ribbon outside their station. White ribbons were on display outside all Cheshire Police stations to mark a national awareness day (November 25).

November 26, 2012
Nantwich Town plan tribute after death of popular Frank Dale

Nantwich Town plan tribute after death of popular Frank Dale

Bosses at Nantwich Town are planning a tribute to club stalwart Frank Dale who has died. Frank was a popular figure around the Weaver Stadium club, attending games, functions and events for many years.

November 26, 2012
Environment Agency places River Weaver in Nantwich on Flood Warning

Environment Agency places River Weaver in Nantwich on Flood Warning

The River Weaver in Nantwich has been placed on Flood Warning by the Environment Agency. Persistent and heavy rain for several days has seen river levels rise as it flows from the A51 near Reaseheath through the town to Shrewbridge Lodge and Nantwich Lake.

November 25, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Blyth 1 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Blyth 1 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Sean Cooke’s 75th minute strike rescued a point for Nantwich Town away at Blyth. And Jimmy Quinn’s men are unlucky not to return with three after dominating in large parts at Croft Park.

November 25, 2012
Nantwich Museum unveils revamped shop to visitors

Nantwich Museum unveils revamped shop to visitors

The revamped shop at Nantwich Museum has been unveiled to visitors. Work on renovating the shop was made possible by an Association of Independent Museums’ Sustainability Grant.

November 24, 2012
Willaston parents fight to save free bus service to Malbank School

Willaston parents fight to save free bus service to Malbank School

Parents in Willaston are fighting to save a free bus service which carries pupils from the village to Malbank School. Cheshire East Council has identified a “walking route” which they say could mean the withdrawal of free transport.

November 24, 2012
Hundreds brave rain for Crewe Christmas Lights switch on

Hundreds brave rain for Crewe Christmas Lights switch on

By Jonathan White Hundreds braved the rain and wind to watch the annual Crewe Christmas lights switch-on in the main square. The cast of Cinderella from the Lyceum Theatre pantomime began the countdown and switched on with Mayor of Crewe Peggy Martin.

November 23, 2012
Nantwich patients urged to nominate hospital staff for awards

Nantwich patients urged to nominate hospital staff for awards

Hospital staff who go the extra mile for patients can now be rewarded by those who have benefited. New “Patient Choice Awards” have been launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) as part of its annual ‘Celebration of Achievement’.

November 23, 2012
Lights go down on Nantwich and surrounding villages

Lights go down on Nantwich and surrounding villages

The lights are going down in Nantwich as part of cost-cutting measures by Cheshire East Council. Street lighting  is being removed and reduced on roads across the town and surrounding villages under new proposals.

November 22, 2012
7,500 compete in Tough Mudder event at Cholmondeley Estates

7,500 compete in Tough Mudder event at Cholmondeley Estates

Contestants tested their endurance to the limit in a “Tough Mudder” event held at Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich. Around 7,500 competitors lined up to take on a 12-mile Cheshire assault course, including 22 obstacles, ice baths, electric shocks, fire, and miles of mud.

November 22, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich men join the “Movember” effort

Richmond Village Nantwich men join the “Movember” effort

Chaps at a Nantwich residential home have been ditching the razors – to raise money for Movember! Male residents and staff at Richmond Village Nantwich are taking part in Movember to boost funds for men’s health charities.

November 22, 2012