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Regents Park Nantwich to host table top sale

Regents Park Nantwich to host table top sale

Regents Park in Nantwich is staging a table top sale this Saturday November 19. There will be more than 50 stalls on offer seeling home made crafts and other items at the venue off London Road.

November 14, 2011
Historic medal of Nelson’s Master sells for £10,000 at Nantwich auction

Historic medal of Nelson’s Master sells for £10,000 at Nantwich auction

An historic medal awarded to the Master of Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, sold for more than £10,000 at a Nantwich auction. A private collector from Cheshire bought the medal for £10,575 during the sale at fine art auctioneer Peter Wilson, on Market Street.

November 14, 2011
Reaseheath College scoops national food award

Reaseheath College scoops national food award

Reaseheath College has scooped a major industry award in the face of competition from multi-national businesses. The Nantwich college’s contribution towards a degree level qualification in dairy technology was recognised at the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) Food Industry Awards in London.

November 14, 2011
Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

A Christmas Fayre is being held at Richmond Village Nantwich later this month. The event, on Saturday November 26, will include more than 20 stalls displaying crafts and gifts together with a visit from Father Christmas, courtesy of The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

November 14, 2011
Nantwich Town suffer 6-0 FA Cup defeat at League One MK Dons

Nantwich Town suffer 6-0 FA Cup defeat at League One MK Dons

Nantwich Town’s big FA Cup day out at League One MK Dons ended in a disappointing 6-0 defeat. But the result was a little harsh on the Dabbers who performed heroically for the best part of half an hour before conceding the first goal.

November 12, 2011
Nantwich ex Royal Marine smashes world record

Nantwich ex Royal Marine smashes world record

A former Royal Marine from Nantwich has smashed the world record for running the fastest mile in the world with a 40lb pack on his back. Lee Riley, of Willaston, who ran the mile to raise money for the Royal British Legion, completed it in 5 mins and 16.9 secs.

November 12, 2011
Cheshire Police warning to scrap metal thieves in Nantwich

Cheshire Police warning to scrap metal thieves in Nantwich

Cheshire Police warned people tempted to steal electrical cables for scrap metal, they could pay with their lives. Thieves have been targeting grids, lead, lightning conductors and risking their lives trying to steal live electricity cables.

November 12, 2011
Nantwich to host Cheshire Aquathlon swim and run

Nantwich to host Cheshire Aquathlon swim and run

A Cheshire Aquathlon takes place in Nantwich tomorrow (November 13). Contestants will be taking part in a swim and run organised by UK Triathlon Events.

November 12, 2011
Nantwich Town players “honoured” to play in FA Cup, says Bailey

Nantwich Town players “honoured” to play in FA Cup, says Bailey

By Steve Sanders: The Nantwich Town squad has set off for Milton Keynes with a cup shock on their minds. Fans, officials and members of the media crammed in to the Weaver Stadium for a final press conference ahead of their epic clash with the MK Dons tomorrow in the FA Cup First Round proper.

November 11, 2011
Nantwich TV star Ben Miller opens Stapeley play area

Nantwich TV star Ben Miller opens Stapeley play area

Families in Stapeley braved the cold to watch Nantwich  TV star Ben Miller officially open the second phase of a new recreation area. Youngsters, mums, dads, and grandparents gathered next to Pear Tree Primary School to watch the comedian and actor cut the ribbon at the ceremony.

November 11, 2011
ITV focus on Nantwich Town defender Mat Bailey

ITV focus on Nantwich Town defender Mat Bailey

One of Nantwich Town’s players will be the focus for ITV cameras  in the build up to their FA Cup clash at MK Dons. The cameras have filmed defender Mat Bailey to see how he balances playing with working for shirt sponsor County Insurance Consultants.

November 11, 2011
RSPCA appeal to trace owners of puppy found in Wybunbury

RSPCA appeal to trace owners of puppy found in Wybunbury

The RSPCA are appealing for help to trace the owners of a puppy found in Wybunbury, near Nantwich. The 12-week-old Rottweiler puppy was found by passersby in a street with no owner tag.

November 11, 2011
Reaseheath College horse students learn the bare bones!

Reaseheath College horse students learn the bare bones!

Reaseheath College equine students got down to the bare bones of the horse’s skeleton thanks to a pot of paint and a bit of expert help. Gillian Higgins, of ‘Horses Inside Out’, showed how the horse’s body dictates its movement by drawing bones, muscles and tendons in luminous, washable paint on chestnut mare Montana and showjumper Bing.

November 10, 2011