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Stapeley Broad Lane to stage Nantwich fireworks extravaganza

Stapeley Broad Lane to stage Nantwich fireworks extravaganza

Stapeley Broad Lane School is to stage a fireworks night for families on October 20. The Nantwich primary school is organising the fireworks extravaganza which will include fairground rides and a display organised by Blitz Fireworks.

September 27, 2012
Patients warned as Leighton Hospital to close main entrance

Patients warned as Leighton Hospital to close main entrance

Nantwich patients and visitors to Leighton Hospital are warned the main entrance will be temporarily closed for 12 weeks. Work is to start on one of the hospital’s main corridors from Monday October 8.

September 27, 2012
Cheshire Police issue floods warning to drivers and residents

Cheshire Police issue floods warning to drivers and residents

Cheshire Police have issued warnings to drivers as flooding continues to cause havoc in the county. Further heavy rain has affected many roads and village and towns across the county, although no residents have had to be evacuated yet.

September 26, 2012
Joule’s unveils new Nantwich Brewery Tap at The Leopard

Joule’s unveils new Nantwich Brewery Tap at The Leopard

Joule’s Brewery has opened its new Nantwich Brewery Tap after spending £750,000 on The Leopard pub. The company acquired The Leopard earlier this year before refurbishing the historic building on London Road.

September 26, 2012
MP Timpson outlines support for Crewe & Nantwich business owners

MP Timpson outlines support for Crewe & Nantwich business owners

Nantwich business owners quizzed MP Edward Timpson over Government support for local enterprise. Fifty members of the Crewe & Nantwich branch of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) met Mr Timpson.

September 26, 2012
Conservative Cheshire PCC candidate sets out policing plan

Conservative Cheshire PCC candidate sets out policing plan

A candidate for Cheshire’s new top policing post wants to double the number of special constables and crack anti-social yobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich borough councillor John Dwyer also vows to form a team to tackle the county’s 100 worst drug offenders.

September 25, 2012
Breaking news: Tonight’s Nantwich Town v Manchester Utd friendly OFF

Breaking news: Tonight’s Nantwich Town v Manchester Utd friendly OFF

Nantwich Town has been forced to postpone tonight’s prestigious commemoration match against a Manchester United XI. Heavy rain with more forecast has left the Weaver Stadium pitch unplayable.

September 25, 2012
FLOOD PICTURES: River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich

FLOOD PICTURES: River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich

These remarkable pictures show the extent of localised flooding in Nantwich after the River Weaver burst its banks. Sent in by Nantwichnews readers Jonathan White and Paul Radbone, the pictures show almost all paths along the river in the town centre are blocked off.

September 25, 2012
Nantwich Library stages annual Big Book sale

Nantwich Library stages annual Big Book sale

Nantwich Library is staging its annual Big Book sale this week. Library boss Tom Appleby said it promises to be the biggest so far with adult and children’s books, and audio visual items for sale at bargain prices.

September 25, 2012
Nantwich elderly warned after PPI scam victims lose £5,000

Nantwich elderly warned after PPI scam victims lose £5,000

Nantwich residents have been warned about a new scam that has already conned 10 people across the county. Victims have lost around £5,000 to the scam with incidents reported in Crewe as well as Macclesfield, Winsford, Sandbach, Northwich, and Chester.

September 25, 2012
Environment Agency places Flood Warning on River Weaver in Nantwich

Environment Agency places Flood Warning on River Weaver in Nantwich

The Environment Agency has today placed a stretch of the River Weaver in Nantwich under a Flood Warning. This means flooding is expected and residents and businesses are warned to take immediate action.

September 25, 2012
South Cheshire drivers warned by police as weather disrupts roads

South Cheshire drivers warned by police as weather disrupts roads

Motorists in South Cheshire are being warned by police as severe weather hits the region’s roads. Emergency services have been inundated with call outs as the county′s road networks have been disrupted by strong winds and heavy rain.

September 24, 2012
Nantwich school’s cakes and cuppas raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

Nantwich school’s cakes and cuppas raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

A Nantwich school had the kettle on all morning to help raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. Sound and District Primary PTA invited parents and visitors to a coffee morning where mums and Year 6 helpers served cuppas and cakes.

September 24, 2012