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Snugburys unveil straw cyclist sculpture after Tour de France win

Snugburys unveil straw cyclist sculpture after Tour de France win

The talented straw sculptors at Snugburys in Nantwich have created their own tribute to an amazing year for UK cycling. This magnificent sculpture of a cyclist on a track was unveiled this week in the field by the A51 in Hurleston, Nantwich.

July 24, 2012
Nantwich “hero” Herbert Rowsell earns Walter and Ada Dutton Prize

Nantwich “hero” Herbert Rowsell earns Walter and Ada Dutton Prize

A stalwart of Nantwich’s community has been honoured with the Walter and Ada Dutton Prize. Herbert Rowsell was presented with the prize at the Nantwich Museum Volunteer Conference held at Peter Wilson’s Victoria Gallery.

July 24, 2012
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn in hunt for winger

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn in hunt for winger

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn says he is looking to bring in a wide man before the start of the Evo-Stik Premier Division campaign. Quinn says although he is happy with his squad, he would like to strengthen in wide areas.

July 24, 2012
Motorists injured after A530 road smash in Aston, Nantwich

Motorists injured after A530 road smash in Aston, Nantwich

Several people were injured and a major road closed off after an accident in Nantwich. It happened at the Wrenbury Road junction with the A530 Whitchurch Road on Sheppenhall Lane in Aston, Nantwich.

July 23, 2012
Nantwich dairy farmers join the growing milk price protest

Nantwich dairy farmers join the growing milk price protest

Hundreds of dairy farmers from Nantwich and South Cheshire have joined in the protests over milk prices. The farmers have been demonstrating outside processing firms calling on fairer prices for their milk.

July 23, 2012
Heritage Opera bring Mozart comedy to Nantwich Civic Hall

Heritage Opera bring Mozart comedy to Nantwich Civic Hall

Heritage Opera brings its latest production “The Marriage of Figaro” to Nantwich next month. Opera lovers in South Cheshire are in for a treat when Mozart’s best-loved comedy takes to the stage at the Civic Hall on August 2.

July 23, 2012
Reaseheath College triumphs again at RHS Flower Show, Tatton

Reaseheath College triumphs again at RHS Flower Show, Tatton

Reaseheath College’s florists celebrated after being awarded a silver-gilt medal at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. The Nantwich students were rewarded for their display in the floral design studio.

July 23, 2012
Nantwich nursery stages graduation for pre-school youngsters

Nantwich nursery stages graduation for pre-school youngsters

Youngsters at a Nantwich nursery were seen off to school in style when staff staged their very own graduation. Dozens of pre-school children at Roundabouts, based in Willaston, enjoyed the event as they prepare to move up to primary school.

July 23, 2012
Nantwich “Societies Spectacular” is a town square hit

Nantwich “Societies Spectacular” is a town square hit

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Town Square was packed as visitors enjoyed the first “Societies Spectacular” in summer sunshine. The event, organised by Cllr Stuart Hutton, introduced people to the range of clubs, organisations and societies in the town.

July 22, 2012
Police close Nantwich Road as man on roof sparks drama

Police close Nantwich Road as man on roof sparks drama

Police closed the busy Nantwich Road in Crewe after a man climbed on to a rooftop and threw slates on to the road below. The drama began at around 5.30pm today (July 21) and the Cheshire police helicopter and dozens of officers were sent to the scene.

July 21, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Crewe Alexandra 3

Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Crewe Alexandra 3

By Ashley Houghton Crewe Alexandra emerged as 3-0 winners in their pre-season friendly at Nantwich Town. Goals from Byron Moore, Max Clayton and Ajay Leitch-Smith secured the win in front of more than 1,250 at the Weaver Stadium.

July 21, 2012
Cheshire Police scam warning after two churches targeted

Cheshire Police scam warning after two churches targeted

Cheshire Police are warning people to be wary of unusual emails after two churches in the area had messages hacked by scammers. The churches were targeted by the scam aimed at getting unsuspecting recipients to part with their money to help their parish priest stuck in a foreign country.

July 21, 2012
Thieves steal toys and games from autistic Nantwich children

Thieves steal toys and games from autistic Nantwich children

Crooks devastated parents after breaking into a South Cheshire support group and stealing toys, games and crafts from children. The break-in happened at the Rainbow Puzzles Crewe Autism/ADHD Group at St Barnabas Church Hall, Crewe.

July 21, 2012