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Nantwich Town beaten 4-3 at home by Burscough

Nantwich Town beaten 4-3 at home by Burscough

Nantwich Town were beaten 4-3 for the second consecutive league game in a topsy-turvy encounter at home to Burscough. The Dabbers at one point trailed 4-1, but scored two goals in a minute to give themselves a chance with 20 minutes left.

September 7, 2011
Patient given all clear over Weil’s Disease fears

Patient given all clear over Weil’s Disease fears

A patient in Leighton Hospital who was suspected of suffering from leptospirosis does not have the deadly infection, tests have shown. The patient was in intensive care displaying symptoms of the condition, also known as Weil’s Disease, which is caught in rivers and canals infected by rat urine.

September 7, 2011
Memorial for six men killed by German bomb in Nantwich

Memorial for six men killed by German bomb in Nantwich

A memorial is to be erected in honour of six men killed while disarming German bombs in a field near Nantwich. The men, from the Royal Engineers, had safely disarmed three of the bombs found close to Alvaston Hall, Nantwich.

September 6, 2011
TV vet Steve Leonard appears at Nantwich Museum event

TV vet Steve Leonard appears at Nantwich Museum event

By Claire Faulkner Popular TV vet Steve Leonard gave a talk at Nantwich Museum about the plight of the orang-utans. Steve (pictured, centre), has experience of working with the animals in Borneo and spoke about the importance of conservation in protecting them.

September 6, 2011
Man killed after car collides with tanker

Man killed after car collides with tanker

A fatal road accident in Middlewich has caused long delays for many Nantwich commuters The accident happened when a car collided with a petrol tanker on the B5081 near to the junction with Centurion Way, Middlewich.

September 6, 2011
South Cheshire man jailed for grooming boys on internet

South Cheshire man jailed for grooming boys on internet

A South Cheshire man who groomed young teenage boys across the UK on the internet, has been jailed for two years. David Lawrence (pictured), 57, of Middlewich Street, Crewe, pleaded guilty to 21 charges ranging from engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, to possessing, making and[Read More…]

September 5, 2011
Nantwich CC to host Hyde in Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich CC to host Hyde in Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich CC have reached the final of the Cheshire Cup with a convincing semi-final win over Widnes. Batting first Nantwich scored 231 with RayDoyle (76) and Glen Batticciotto (68) leading the way.

September 5, 2011
Over £3,000 donated to Oxfam Bookshop in Nantwich

Over £3,000 donated to Oxfam Bookshop in Nantwich

The Oxfam Bookshop in Nantwich has received an impressive £3,000 in donations for the Oxfam East Africa Appeal at the shop at 21 Pepper Street. And donations have ranged from large cheques to a small child bringing in her piggy-bank to the shop.

September 5, 2011
REVIEW: Nantwich Civic hosts Live Stand-Up Comedy feast

REVIEW: Nantwich Civic hosts Live Stand-Up Comedy feast

A new season of stand up comedy in Nantwich got off to a rip-roaring start at the civic centre this weekend. A packed audience was treated to three very different comedians during the three-hour show, all linked together by the ‘with it’ comedian Vince Atta.

September 4, 2011
Nantwich Town sign Latvian player to boost midfield

Nantwich Town sign Latvian player to boost midfield

Nantwich Town have signed a Latvian player after a trial period at the Weaver Stadium. Midfielder Aleksandrs Solovjovs (pictured) arrives in Nantwich from Cyprus second division club Atromitos Yeroskipou. Dabbers boss Jimmy Quinn  secured the signing after gaining international clearance from the Cyprus FA.

September 4, 2011
Nantwich CC take giant stride toward second title

Nantwich CC take giant stride toward second title

Nantwich CC took a giant stride towards retaining the Cheshire County Premier League title with victory over nearest rivals Chester Boughton Hall. With just five poitns separating top of the table Nantwich and their visitors, it was a crucial clash for both sides at Whitehouse Lane.

September 4, 2011
RESULT: Buxton 4 Nantwich Town 3

RESULT: Buxton 4 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town lost 4-3 away at Buxton today (September 3) despite a second-half comeback from 3-0 down. Fuller report from this Evo-Stik Premier League clash to follow…

September 3, 2011
Reaseheath College joins in Queens Park celebrations

Reaseheath College joins in Queens Park celebrations

Reaseheath College students and staff are joining in the Crewe Queens Park celebrations. The college is joining forces with Crewe and Nantwich Horticulture Society to present a local produce and activities show, including demonstrations.

September 3, 2011