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Nantwich’s Dorfold Park to host massive fireworks and bonfire event

Nantwich’s Dorfold Park to host massive fireworks and bonfire event

More than 10,000 people are expected to watch an explosive fireworks event in Dorfold Park, Nantwich. Pyrotechnic experts John Malam and Alan Rhead, of Blitz Fireworks in Crewe, have teamed up with Nantwich Agricultural Society to organise the spectacular display and family bonfire event.

September 8, 2012
Nantwich Police to hold surgeries in local villages

Nantwich Police to hold surgeries in local villages

Nantwich Police are staging a series of surgeries in villages in the area for residents to air their concerns. The forthcoming rural surgeries are taking place next weekend Saturday September 15 and Sunday 16.

September 8, 2012
MP Edward Timpson hails success of Nantwich Veterinary Hospital

MP Edward Timpson hails success of Nantwich Veterinary Hospital

MP Edward Timpson has hailed Nantwich Veterinary Hospital as a key amenity for the town. He was visiting the hospital at Crewe Road End, Nantwich, with practice partner Colin Baxter.

September 7, 2012
LATEST… M6 in Cheshire shut after crash traps woman and children

LATEST… M6 in Cheshire shut after crash traps woman and children

The M6 was closed in Cheshire today after a serious accident left a woman and two children trapped in their car. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before junction 19.

September 7, 2012
Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival

Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival

A Nantwich brewery is to stage its second annual festival to raise money for a local care home. Woodlands Brewery, based off London Road, will be staging the festival over two nights this weekend.

September 6, 2012
Nantwich men urged to join “Dame for a Laugh” for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich men urged to join “Dame for a Laugh” for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich men are being urged to ditch the trousers and dress up in drag – to help Cheshire’s St Luke’s Hospice. The charity’s annual Dame for a Laugh event, Cheshire’s only men-only fancy dress drag walk, is taking place on September 22.

September 6, 2012
Celebrity chefs cook up a storm at Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Celebrity chefs cook up a storm at Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Visitors to Nantwich Food and Drink Festival can enjoy a double helping of celebrity chefs. For star names Brian Mellor and Ruth Clemens will be appearing at the Food Theatre in the town later this month.

September 6, 2012
Stapeley Parish Council wants ideas for new village hall

Stapeley Parish Council wants ideas for new village hall

A long-awaited village hall in Stapeley, Nantwich is set to be opened after almost two years of legal red-tape. Now Stapeley Parish Council is urging groups to come forward with suggestions on how it can be used – or risk losing it.

September 6, 2012
Former Brine Leas pupil takes on 500-mile ride for Leukaemia

Former Brine Leas pupil takes on 500-mile ride for Leukaemia

A former Brine Leas student from Nantwich is gearing up to take part in a 500-mile cycle ride for charity. Lee Comerford is set to clock up the miles on a cycling challenge from Lands End in Cornwall to Windermere in the Lake District.

September 6, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club launches new season at Regent’s Park

Nantwich Camera Club launches new season at Regent’s Park

Keen snappers gathered for the start of Nantwich Camera Club’s new season. The popular group held it’s first meeting of the 2012-13 season this week at its new base on Regent’s Park, London Road.

September 5, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Kendal Town 0 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Kendal Town 0 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Sean Cooke’s 88th minute cracker secured Nantwich Town’s return to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Premier League. Jimmy Quinn’s men beat Kendal Town 1-0 at Parkside Lane last night.

September 5, 2012
South Cheshire car boss steps into Nantwich ring for Children in Need

South Cheshire car boss steps into Nantwich ring for Children in Need

A South Cheshire car dealer is swapping the showroom for a boxing ring when he fights for charity in Nantwich. Alex Walker, of Peugeot’s Gateway Motor Company in Crewe, will fight in a white collar boxing match to raise money Children in Need.

September 5, 2012
Man charged with murder of South Cheshire woman

Man charged with murder of South Cheshire woman

A man has been charged with the murder of South Cheshire woman Diana Lee. David Ryan, 47, is due to appear at Crewe Magistrates today (September 5) to face the charge.

September 5, 2012