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Fire crews battle Nantwich house blaze for hours

Fire crews battle Nantwich house blaze for hours

Firefighters spent hours battling a fire in the roofspace of a Nantwich home. Crews from Nantwich, Audlem and Crewe were called to the incident involving a semi-detached property on Whitchurch Road in Nantwich just after 8.30am today (November 22).

November 22, 2011
Stapeley Parish Council outline 2012-13 spending plans

Stapeley Parish Council outline 2012-13 spending plans

Stapeley Parish Council is setting out its 2012-13 spending plans which could see an extra £9 per Band D property on council tax bills. Now families are being invited to a public meeting to air their views on the spending proposals, which amount to £61,000.

November 22, 2011
Nantwich boss helps pupils succeed in business enterprise

Nantwich boss helps pupils succeed in business enterprise

The boss of a Nantwich firm helped youngsters have their cake and eat it at a business enterprise day. Martyn Kinch, Vice President International Sales for the ILX Group based in Nantwich, was invited in to bid for cakes produced by school pupils during the day.

November 22, 2011
Nantwich police aim to help town achieve ArcAngel status

Nantwich police aim to help town achieve ArcAngel status

Police in Nantwich are hoping to earn the town ArcAngel status by signing up pub bosses to a safer drinking charter. ArcAngel, which aims to tackle alcohol-related crime, is run by Cheshire Police and agencies including local councils, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and NHS trusts.

November 22, 2011
Elderly folk in Nantwich given free porridge by Mornflake

Elderly folk in Nantwich given free porridge by Mornflake

Elederly folk across Nantwich and South Cheshire are tucking into wholesome breakfasts thanks to a porridge donation from Mornflake. The Crewe-based breakfast foods firm has teamed up with Age UK Cheshire to distribute bags of porridge to pensioners at coffee mornings and advice sessions.

November 22, 2011
Paedophile warning for Nantwich parents buying consoles

Paedophile warning for Nantwich parents buying consoles

Nantwich parents who buy games consoles for their children this Christmas are being warned to watch how they are used. Police say paedophiles may be using gaming networks to contact and groom children, with one youngster from Cheshire already falling victim.

November 21, 2011
Wistaston Flower Club raises £350 at coffee morning

Wistaston Flower Club raises £350 at coffee morning

Wistaston & District Flower Club held a successful coffee morning raising more than £350. The event also had several stalls selling jams, chutneys and cakes and as well as plants, White Elephant and a Tombola.

November 21, 2011
REVIEW: Crowds thrilled at Centenary Celebration, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Crowds thrilled at Centenary Celebration, Crewe Lyceum

People flocked into The Lyceum to support the Centenary Celebration Show in aid of the Christie Hospital, writes Claire Faulkner. Compere Stu Francis led the audience through a wonderful variety show of local talent at last night’s show (November 20).

November 21, 2011
Willaston in Bloom team rewarded with £440 donation

Willaston in Bloom team rewarded with £440 donation

The award-winning Willaston in Bloom team has received funds of £440 from local councillor Brian Silvester. The money was part of £1,500 raised at a night of entertainment at Willaston Social Club to celebrate Cllr Silvester’s 35 years of service.

November 21, 2011
Nantwich Litter Group appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich Litter Group appeals for more volunteers

Volunteers working for the Nantwich Litter Group have been producing positive results for the town. Now the group, coordinated by Nantwich Town Cllr John Lewis, is appealing for more help to build on the progress being made.

November 21, 2011
Nantwich pupils take part in college’s Sports Inclusion Day

Nantwich pupils take part in college’s Sports Inclusion Day

School children from Nantwich joined forces to take part in a multi-sport inclusion day at South Cheshire College. The event was co-ordinated by the Crewe and Nantwich School Sport Partnership and gave youngsters a chance to try activities and learn new skills.

November 21, 2011
Match report: Kendal Town 4 Nantwich Town 1

Match report: Kendal Town 4 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town succumbed to a second half onslaught as they lost 4-1 at Kendal Town to make it four away league games without a win. Michael Lennon gave the Dabbers the lead but three goals in ten minutes from Danny Wisdon, Kieran Walmsley and Jordan Connerton as well as a late Mark Jackson header pulled the Cumbrians away from the[Read More…]

November 19, 2011
Nantwich hosts “Very Best in Stand Up” New Year’s Eve special

Nantwich hosts “Very Best in Stand Up” New Year’s Eve special

“‘The Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on New Year’s Eve for the first time ever. A top bill of acts showcasing the best of the international circuit will help revellers laugh their way into the New Year.

November 19, 2011