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Two trapped and injured in separate road accidents near Nantwich

Two trapped and injured in separate road accidents near Nantwich

A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of a road accident by fire crews on a busy road near Nantwich. The accident happened on the A534 near the village of Ridley, and involved a car and a second vehicle towing a horsebox.

September 23, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Rushall Olympic 2 Nantwich Town 3

Evo-Stik Premier League: Rushall Olympic 2 Nantwich Town 3

By Ashley Houghton Sean Cooke’s late penalty helped Nantwich Town continue their fine away form with a 3-2 victory at Rushall Olympic’s Dales Lane. Christian Smith and Will Jones had twice given Nantwich the lead before Dave Walker and Kyle Haynes had drawn The Pics level.

September 23, 2012
Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Parish councillors clashed with the leader of Cheshire East over the  long-running Stapeley Village Hall saga. The delays and dithering over opening the hall next to Pear Tree Primary School were laid bare at a packed public meeting.

September 21, 2012
Nantwich Town and Man Utd players recall famous Youth Cup clash

Nantwich Town and Man Utd players recall famous Youth Cup clash

By Ashley Houghton Ex Manchester United and Nantwich players have been reminiscing over the record-breaking 23-0 victory the Red Devils inflicted on the Dabbers in the FA Youth Cup 60 years ago. The match is being commemorated on Tuesday when United’s current young guns take on Jimmy Quinn’s side at the Weaver Stadium.

September 21, 2012
Nantwich Library rewards youngsters in “Reading Challenge”

Nantwich Library rewards youngsters in “Reading Challenge”

Dozens of Nantwich youngsters celebrated completing their summer Reading Challenge this week. Nantwich Library staged a series of presentation events for children of all ages who took part in the challenge.

September 21, 2012
Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

A council leader told a packed Nantwich meeting he would fight “unsustainable” housing developments threatening the town. Leader of Cheshire East Cllr Michael Jones addressed around 100 people in Stapeley.

September 21, 2012
Nantwich clinic Madison Spa to stage “pink” night for cancer charity

Nantwich clinic Madison Spa to stage “pink” night for cancer charity

A Nantwich hair and beauty salon is using the power of pink to help boost funds for Breast Cancer Care. Madison Spa, in the old Kiltearn Medical Centre off Hospital Street, is opening its doors to a pink-themed charity night on October 4.

September 21, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 0 AFC Fylde 3

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 0 AFC Fylde 3

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town failed to build on victory over FC United when they lost 3-0 against AFC Fylde at the Weaver Stadium. Second-half goals by Jack Dorney, Michael Barnes and Richie Allen sunk the Dabbers.

September 19, 2012
Thai restaurant plan for former Mia Stanza store on Welsh Row

Thai restaurant plan for former Mia Stanza store on Welsh Row

The former Mia Stanza store on Nantwich’s Welsh Row could become a new Thai restaurant and takeaway, it has emerged. A licensing application has been lodged by restaurant owners in Manchester for the site, town councillors said.

September 19, 2012
Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Anna Karenina is an enchanting story of love, in all its complexities, retold by some of Britain’s greatest actors and actresses, writes Joy Cassidy. Not least Keira Knightley; sometimes criticised for her one-dimensional acting, portrays Anna (in all of her dimensions) perfectly.

September 19, 2012
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club scoops village “in bloom” award

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club scoops village “in bloom” award

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has won one of the village’s top ‘in bloom’ award. The club was selected by Wistaston in Bloom to receive the Byatt Trophy for “The Best Community Premises”.

September 19, 2012
International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.

September 19, 2012
Woman treated at scene of fire in Nantwich flat

Woman treated at scene of fire in Nantwich flat

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a flat in Nantwich. The blaze started in the ground floor property on Barony Court, and residents managed to scramble clear.

September 18, 2012