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Nantwich pest control firm expands to cope with mole plague

Nantwich pest control firm expands to cope with mole plague

A surge in molehills has created a mountain of work for one Nantwich business. Family-run pest control firm Suddenstrike has been flooded with calls from householders plagued by moles.

September 13, 2012
Top military man Tim Cross to speak to South Cheshire churchgoers

Top military man Tim Cross to speak to South Cheshire churchgoers

A key British military figure of the last 15 years is to give a talk to South Cheshire church goers next month. Major General Tim Cross CBE will be talking about his life, faith and experiences in the army in Bosnia and both Gulf wars.

September 13, 2012
Bon Marche hosts fashion show in aid of Nantwich disabled children

Bon Marche hosts fashion show in aid of Nantwich disabled children

A charity fashion show is being staged in aid of disabled youngsters from Nantwich and Crewe. Bon Marche, in Crewe, are hosting the event tomorrow (Sept 13) to raise funds for the children’s adventure farm trust based in Altrincham.

September 12, 2012
MP Edward Timpson opens new Nantwich Little Angels nursery

MP Edward Timpson opens new Nantwich Little Angels nursery

MP Edward Timpson put his Government promotion to good use in Nantwich – by opening a new nursery. The newly promoted junior minister for education cut the ribbon at the new Little Angels in Regents Park, off London Road.

September 12, 2012
Residents angry over Welsh Row eyesore in Nantwich

Residents angry over Welsh Row eyesore in Nantwich

Residents on Welsh Row in Nantwich are calling for action over an eyesore building which is blighting one of the town’s key gateways. They have collected a petition of more than 100 names asking for work to be done on Chapel Hall.

September 12, 2012
Nantwich councillors keen to improve town’s Christmas Lights event

Nantwich councillors keen to improve town’s Christmas Lights event

Councillors have revealed plans to revamp this year’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on on December 1. It follows criticism of last year’s event which many felt was a damp squib.

September 11, 2012
Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents

Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents

Housing developers were given a rough ride by angry residents and councillors over their “Nantwich South” plans. Muller Property gave a presentation to Nantwich Town Council before being grilled by campaigners and councillors objecting to the 1,000 home scheme.

September 11, 2012
Hundreds pay tribute at funeral of tragic marathon runner John Lawton

Hundreds pay tribute at funeral of tragic marathon runner John Lawton

Family, friends, colleagues and fellow runners paid a moving tribute to tragic marathon man John Lawton at his funeral today. They gathered in their hundreds to remember the 62-year-old South Cheshire man who died while competing in a race in Greece.

September 10, 2012
Manchester United to play Nantwich Town in anniversary match

Manchester United to play Nantwich Town in anniversary match

By Ashley Houghton The mighty Manchester United are to play Nantwich Town to commemorate a special anniversary. Sir Alex Ferguson will send a team to the Weaver Stadium to mark 60 years since their record-breaking 23-0 victory over the Dabbers in the FA Youth Cup.

September 10, 2012
Nantwich MP Timpson hits night-time streets with town police

Nantwich MP Timpson hits night-time streets with town police

MP Edward Timpson was given a taste of Nantwich nightlife when he went on Friday night patrol with the town’s police. He teamed up with PC  Amy Fletcher to witness the challenges and demands of the weekend when hundreds descend on the town.

September 10, 2012
Leighton Hospital to hold “forget-me-not” service for grieving families

Leighton Hospital to hold “forget-me-not” service for grieving families

A memorial service to remember patients who died in one of the critical care units at Leighton Hospital is to be held. The ‘Forget Me Not’ service is taking place on Sunday September 30, in the South Cheshire hospital’s chapel.

September 10, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts on course for third title after beating Urmston

Nantwich CC 1sts on course for third title after beating Urmston

Nantwich CC 1sts are just one win away from a third successive league title after victory over Urmston. The Dabbers’ remarkable winning streak continued which keeps them top of the tree with one match to go.

September 9, 2012
FA Cup report: Chorley FC 2 Nantwich Town 0

FA Cup report: Chorley FC 2 Nantwich Town 0

There will be no repeat of Nantwich Town’s epic FA Cup run this year after they were beaten 2-0 at Chorley in the first qualifying round. The Dabbers were no match for their Evo-Stik Premier League rivals and lost out on the £3,000 prize money.

September 9, 2012