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Peckforton Castle trio commended for bravery during fire

Peckforton Castle trio commended for bravery during fire

Three workers at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich were commended at an awards night for their bravery during a massive blaze. Daniel Naylor, Paul Heany and Simon Oxley were given a standing ovation at the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards.

November 27, 2011
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 0 Buxton 0

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 0 Buxton 0

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town and Buxton played out a stalemate on a windy afternoon at the Weaver Stadium. Fine saves by the goalkeepers prolonged Dabbers’ winless run in the Evo-Stik Premier League.

November 27, 2011
250 caught in M6 Cheshire Police speed clampdown

250 caught in M6 Cheshire Police speed clampdown

Police officers have issued a winter “slow down” warning to motorway drivers in South Cheshire. A two-hour speed check on the M6 near junction 16 for Nantwich and Crewe caught 250 drivers travelling well over 70mph. The fastest was clocked at 107mph.

November 27, 2011
Reaseheath College celebrates new Weaver Centre opening

Reaseheath College celebrates new Weaver Centre opening

A custom built centre for young people and adults who need help has been opened at Reaseheath College in Nantwich. The Weaver Centre, which caters for 160 students, was described by Cheshire East Council as a blueprint for the future.

November 26, 2011
Nantwich Town return to Weaver Stadium action against Buxton

Nantwich Town return to Weaver Stadium action against Buxton

Nantwich Town return to the Weaver Stadium in Evo-Stik Premier League action when they entertain Buxton today (November 26). The Dabbers have had five straight away games since last playing at home beating neighbours Northwich Vics on November 1.

November 26, 2011
Sol Bernstein to guest at Nantwich “Very Best in Stand-up” event

Sol Bernstein to guest at Nantwich “Very Best in Stand-up” event

The latest “Very Best in Stand-up” returns to Nantwich next week with another hilarious line-up on offer. Toby Hadoke comes back to play Nantwich Civic Hall for the very first time and will compere the event on Friday December 2.

November 26, 2011
Nantwich shopkeepers launch “Sunday Trade” campaign

Nantwich shopkeepers launch “Sunday Trade” campaign

Dozens of retailers in Nantwich town centre have come together to launch a pre-Christmas ‘Sunday Trade’ campaign. Around 70% of independent stores in the town are backing the idea, and will be open on the next four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

November 25, 2011
Model Danielle Lloyd opens new Nantwich beauty business

Model Danielle Lloyd opens new Nantwich beauty business

Model and TV presenter Danielle Lloyd was in Nantwich to open a new health and beauty business in the town. Former Miss England Danielle, engaged to Premier League footballer Jamie O’Hara, officially returned to work after spending 16 weeks nursing her seriously ill premature baby.

November 25, 2011
Hundreds enjoy Crewe Christmas Lights and fireworks event

Hundreds enjoy Crewe Christmas Lights and fireworks event

By Jonathan White Hundreds braved the chilly wind to watch the Christmas Lights switch on and firework display in Crewe town centre. The event took place on the main square in the town centre, with the cast of this year’s pantomime – Snow White – starting the countdown and switching on the lights.

November 25, 2011
Vodafone resolves Nantwich mobile signal fault

Vodafone resolves Nantwich mobile signal fault

Vodafone bosses say problems plaguing Nantwich mobile phone users have been resolved. Hundreds of customers in the CW5 postcode area suffered signal loss and problems for over 48 hours earlier this week.

November 24, 2011
Car blaze drama at Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich

Car blaze drama at Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich

Shoppers at a Nantwich supermarket were caught up in a a mini drama today when fire broke out on the store’s carpark. Two firefighters from Nantwich wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze at Morrisons supermarket on Station Road.

November 24, 2011
Santa to visit Stapeley Broad Lane School Christmas Fair

Santa to visit Stapeley Broad Lane School Christmas Fair

A Nantwich primary school will be hosting Santa and a ‘Secrets Room’ at their Christmas Fair on December 9. Stapeley Broad Lane school’s fair will feature a range of games and stalls during the event between 5pm and 7pm.

November 24, 2011
Nantwich Town slump to 2-1 defeat at Burscough

Nantwich Town slump to 2-1 defeat at Burscough

Nantwich Town slumped to a 2-1 defeat away at lowly Burscough – who have won just two games all season, both against the Dabbers. The FA Cup hangover continues in Nantwich’s Evo-Stik Premier League form, with a second consecutive defeat on the road.

November 23, 2011