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Plea issued for more Nantwich Litter Group helpers

Plea issued for more Nantwich Litter Group helpers

Nantwich Litter Group is on the hunt for more volunteers to help out on a “group pick” day. Members are meeting on Wednesday May 9 from 10am at Brookfield Car Park to help clear away litter in parts of the town.

April 26, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich worker bids for national gong

Richmond Village Nantwich worker bids for national gong

A care home worker in Nantwich is in the running for a national award in her role as hospitality manager. Debbie Mercandelli, who works at Richmond Village Nantwich, travelled to London for the Great British Care Awards.

April 26, 2012
Joe Longthorne brings sell-out tour to Crewe Lyceum

Joe Longthorne brings sell-out tour to Crewe Lyceum

Joe Longthorne will be at Crewe’s Lyceum theatre next month as part of his sell-out UK tour. The singer (pictured) has been packing out venues like London Palladium and Royal Albert Hall for 40 years.

April 26, 2012
Young Nantwich man found hanged named as Ben Jones, 22

Young Nantwich man found hanged named as Ben Jones, 22

A young Nantwich man found hanged was today named by friends as Ben Jones. The 22-year-old’s body was found by a passerby hanging from the footbridge over the River Weaver, close to Nantwich Pool.

April 25, 2012
Nantwich college celebrates 90th birthday with festival

Nantwich college celebrates 90th birthday with festival

Thousands of visitors are expected to help a Nantwich college celebrate its 90th birthday at an annual family festival. Reaseheath College’s bumper day of entertainment will feature hundreds of activities, including thrill riding show The Devil’s Horsemen.

April 25, 2012
Review: ‘An Eligible Man’ at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

Review: ‘An Eligible Man’ at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Produced and directed by Ian Dickens, ‘An Eligible Man’ will surprise and please audiences at Crewe’s Lyceum this week. The charming comedy tells the story of Charles, a recent widower who finds himself trying to cope with life on his own.

April 25, 2012
PICTURE SPECIAL…Nantwich Town beat Stalybridge in Cheshire Cup Final

PICTURE SPECIAL…Nantwich Town beat Stalybridge in Cheshire Cup Final

Nantwich Town pulled off a stunning victory in the Cheshire Senior Cup final, beating Stalybridge from the league above 1-0. Michael Lennon’s strike late in the first half was enough to bring home the silverware to the Weaver Stadium.

April 25, 2012
Van driver, 60, killed driving on A500 towards Nantwich

Van driver, 60, killed driving on A500 towards Nantwich

A man has died after the van he was driving towards Nantwich collided with a lorry on the A500. The accident closed the A500 last night (April 24) between the junction 16 of the M6 and the roundabout to Crewe and Nantwich.

April 25, 2012
Wistaston mum’s support for family of missing John Lawton

Wistaston mum’s support for family of missing John Lawton

A Wistaston mum has sent a message of support to the family of missing Cheshire runner John Lawton – just two months after her own husband vanished abroad. John, 62, of Alsager, has not been seen since vanishing while competing in the Taygetos Challenge in Greece.

April 24, 2012
Charity Nantwich walk in aid of Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund

Charity Nantwich walk in aid of Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund

A charity walk in aid of the Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund takes place near Nantwich next month. Jen (pictured) battled all her life with Cystinosis – a rare, incurable, genetic disease that affects the kidneys.

April 24, 2012
Nantwich man, 22, found hanged at River Weaver bridge

Nantwich man, 22, found hanged at River Weaver bridge

A young Nantwich man’s body has been found hanged off a footbridge over the River Weaver in the town. A passer-by out for an early morning walk made the grim discovery at around 5.45am today (April 24).

April 24, 2012
Major delays when Olympic Torch comes to South Cheshire

Major delays when Olympic Torch comes to South Cheshire

Thousands of Crewe and Nantwich people will be hit by road closures and delays when the Olympic Torch comes to South Cheshire. Majorroutes in and out of Crewe will be closed during peak morning traffic when the Olympic Torch Relay arrives on Thursday May 31.

April 23, 2012
Top showjumper Ben Maher thrills Reaseheath crowd in Nantwich

Top showjumper Ben Maher thrills Reaseheath crowd in Nantwich

A demonstration by Britain’s top showjumper Ben Maher earned a standing ovation from a capacity crowd at Reaseheath College, Nantwich. Ben, 29, a leading contender for the GB showjumping team at the London Olympics, gave a masterclass at Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre.

April 23, 2012