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Nantwich Town draw 2-2 with Warrington Rylands

Nantwich Town draw 2-2 with Warrington Rylands

Nantwich Town drew their second game of the new season, earning a hard-fought 1-1 with Cheshire rivals Warrington Rylands.

And for the second game running, the Dabbers were reduced to 10-men after Jon Moran received his marching orders in the second half.

August 17, 2022
The three wreaths on the war memorial with St Marys Nantwich in the background

Sixth name on Nantwich War Memorial misspelt, says family

Relatives of a former Nantwich soldier have come forward to say his name has also been misspelt on the Nantwich War Memorial.

Family of Thomas William Keany came forward after reading our story on the campaign by Mark Potts to get incorrect name spellings amended on the town square monument.

August 17, 2022
Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

A man treated at Leighton Hospital for a mystery head injury has sparked a police investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Crewe which left the 29-year-old victim was serious head injuries.

August 17, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds on its return

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds on its return

Organisers say this year’s Nantwich Food Festival will be bigger and better than ever before, despite rising prices and a three-year absence due to Covid.

They say backing from Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Council as well as a range of sponsors mean the festival, including chef demonstrations, can continue to be free.

August 17, 2022
Arriva Cheshire bus drivers reject latest offer as strikes continue

Arriva Cheshire bus drivers reject latest offer as strikes continue

Bus drivers in Cheshire have rejected the latest Arriva North West pay offer and strikes are set to continue disrupting services.

The GMB Union says drivers took part in a ballot on a new pay offer believed to be around 9.6% pay rise.

August 16, 2022
Nantwich firm TIMCO makes business awards final

Nantwich firm TIMCO makes business awards final

Nantwich company TIMCO has made the finals of The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.

The supplier of products for construction and industrial sectors will be a finalist in the Mid-Market Business category.

August 16, 2022
Community project ideas sought for Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Community project ideas sought for Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Cheshire East Council is calling out for community-led project ideas as part of its crowdfunding initiative, Cheshire East Crowd.

Working in partnership with civic crowdfunding platform Spacehive, Cheshire East Crowd aims to give local residents with an idea to improve their community a chance to gain funding.

August 16, 2022
Nantwich CC secure hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins

Nantwich CC secure hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins

Nantwich CC made it a hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins as they defeated hosts Hem Heath in a closely-fought final.

Nantwich and Hem Heath had earlier beaten J&G Meakin and Norton-in-Hales respectively in their semi-finals played out on a glorious hot day in front of a sizeable crowd.

August 15, 2022
Dan Mellor

Dan Mellor appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies

Dan Mellor has been appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team.

Mellor replaces Chris Broad who has departed to take over as Newcastle Town reserves coach.

August 15, 2022
Union Jack and bunting at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fund-raising concert for Nantwich & District Branch of Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A music concert featuring Jedburgh Royal British Legion (Scotland) Pipe Band and The Band and Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday September 24.

The concert is organised by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion and supported by Nantwich Town Council. The program sponsor is Lloyd Crossan Group.

August 15, 2022
Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Nantwich disability consultancy Direct Access is to stage a “Calm Corner” during the three-day Nantwich Food Festival next month.

The firm, which specialises in accessibility and inclusion for disabled people, will be providing a quiet space for disabled and overwhelmed festivalgoers in need of a safe space to relax.

August 15, 2022
Nantwich Camera Club - Photographic Exhibition 2021 at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Camera Club back in focus after pandemic

Nantwich Camera Club is back up and running after face to face meetings had to be stopped due to Covid pandemic.

Club members are now looking forward to meeting face to face when the new season starts on Tuesday September 6 at Regents Park in Nantwich.

August 14, 2022
Connor Heath rescues point for Nantwich Town in season opener

Connor Heath rescues point for Nantwich Town in season opener

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town kicked off their Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a 1-1 draw against Lancaster City.

Nantwich manager Dave Cooke was absent from the touchline as he is recovering from a recent hip operation.

August 14, 2022