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Evo-Stik Premier League: Buxton 0 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Buxton 0 Nantwich Town 1

A second-half strike by Nantwich Town skipper Mark Jones earned all three points in their opening league game at Buxton, writes Richard Scott.

Jones’ goal in the 71st minutes was enough to give the Dabbers the win over 10-man Buxton, who had Greg Young sent off for a foul on debutant Steve Jones.

August 17, 2014
Two people stabbed and man arrested in Crewe town centre attacks

Two people stabbed and man arrested in Crewe town centre attacks

Two people have been attacked and stabbed in front of stunned shoppers in Crewe town centre today, police have confirmed.

One man has been arrested and dozens of officers have cordoned off a large area of the town.

August 16, 2014
Nantwich Town 2014-15 squad unveiled as new season kicks off

Nantwich Town 2014-15 squad unveiled as new season kicks off

This is the new-look Nantwich Town squad for the 2014-15 season which manager Danny Johnson says he is “happy” with.

As the Dabbers kick off away at Buxton today (August 16), Johnson has urged supporters to “channel their expectations”.

August 16, 2014
Young volunteers raise money for Nantwich children with autism

Young volunteers raise money for Nantwich children with autism

Young volunteers have been raising vital cash to help Nantwich and Crewe children with autism.

The Crewe Alexandra National Citizen Service (NCS) team is completing a Social Action project in Crewe.

August 15, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich’s eagerly-awaited Food and Drink Festival will boost the town’s economy by £2 million, say organisers.

They say the event, over the first weekend in September, promises to be bigger and better with more attractions, late night opening and larger marquees housing delicacies from across the globe.

August 15, 2014
Malbank Sixth Form celebrates Nantwich student A level success

Malbank Sixth Form celebrates Nantwich student A level success

Students from Malbank Sixth Form College in Nantwich will be going to some of the most prestigious universities in the UK and abroad.

A level results across the curriculum brought tears of joy and excitement for students and parents today (August 14).

August 14, 2014
Police hunt robber after young woman attacked in Nantwich

Police hunt robber after young woman attacked in Nantwich

A young woman was attacked and robbed as she walked alone near Nantwich Lake, police have revealed.

The victim was walking on a path between Waterlode and the bridge near the lake off Shrewbridge Road when it happened.

August 14, 2014
Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate amazing A level results

Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate amazing A level results

Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich were celebrating another set of amazing A level results today.

And it was another record-breaking year for Brine Leas Sixth Form (BL6) students.

August 14, 2014
Councillor urges judicial review over Willaston homes appeal decision

Councillor urges judicial review over Willaston homes appeal decision

A councillor has called for a controversial planning appeal decision in Nantwich to be taken to judicial review.

Willaston and Rope Cllr Brian Silvester believes the 146-home Moorfields planning decision to be taken to judicial review by the Cheshire East Council.

August 14, 2014
New cancer hospital roadshow to visit Nantwich

New cancer hospital roadshow to visit Nantwich

People in Nantwich can have their say on plans to transform cancer care in Cheshire.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust – which provides specialist cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside – wants to develop a major new cancer hospital in Liverpool.

August 14, 2014
Former Crewe star Steve Phillips to leave Nantwich Town

Former Crewe star Steve Phillips to leave Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Steve Phillips is to leave the club and return to the West Country, it has emerged.

The former Crewe Alexandra star requested to be released from his Dabbers contract this week.

August 14, 2014
Brookfield Allotments stage open day in Nantwich

Brookfield Allotments stage open day in Nantwich

Allotment holders and residents turned out in force to the Brookfield Allotments annual Open Day in Nantwich.

Members of the public were given a guided tour of the site next to Brookfield Park, and an auction was held for the produce on offer.

August 13, 2014
Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard over a webcam sex scam which targets men.

Scammers posing as women are approaching male internet users online, encouraging them to engage in sexual activity over a webcam.

August 13, 2014