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Nantwich Town handed tough task at Telford in next FA Cup round

Nantwich Town handed tough task at Telford in next FA Cup round

Nantwich Town were handed a tough road trip way at Telford in the next qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Dabbers were drawn against the National League North opponents and play them over the weekend of September 20-22.

September 9, 2019
Motoring: 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire for one parking space

Motoring: 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire for one parking space

A new study shows there is just one disabled parking space for every 66 Blue Badge holders in Cheshire.

The new data was unveiled as the new Blue Badge scheme was launched at the start of this month for people with hidden disabilities who are eligible for a permit.

September 9, 2019
Rare weasel nursed via syringe at RSPCA Stapeley

Rare weasel nursed via syringe at RSPCA Stapeley

A rare admission of a tiny orphaned baby weasel is being cared for at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich.

The nine-week-old weasel – a ‘kit’ – is at RSPCA Stapeley Grange on London Road after being found alone and without his mum in woods in Rotherham.

September 9, 2019
Antoinette Sandbach warming to second referendum on Brexit

Antoinette Sandbach warming to second referendum on Brexit

Exclusive – by Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Antoinette Sandbach has been left “touched and humbled” by messages of support she has received this week.

The MP for Eddisbury was one of 21 long-standing Conservatives to lose the whip on Tuesday night after voting against the Government to pave the way for a bill to block a no deal Brexit.

September 8, 2019
Faddiley beaten 4-2 by high flying George & Dragon

Faddiley beaten 4-2 by high flying George & Dragon

Faddiley and high-flying George and Dragon met again in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, just two weeks after George and Dragon registered a 9-3 win.

September 8, 2019
Electro 80s fund-raising concert at The Studio in Nantwich

Electro 80s fund-raising concert at The Studio in Nantwich

1980s Electronica tribute band ‘Electro 80s’ will perform a fund-raising concert at Studio Nantwich on Castle Street on Friday September 13.

Admission is free with donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

September 8, 2019
Three teenagers arrested after 11-year-old attacked in Queens Park

Three teenagers arrested after 11-year-old attacked in Queens Park

An 11-year-old boy is in hospital after being attacked in Queens Park in Crewe, say police.

Officers now want witnesses to come forward after the incident which happened shortly before 3.15pm today (Sunday September 8)

September 8, 2019
UPDATE: Popular dog Milo did NOT attack walker, police confirm

UPDATE: Popular dog Milo did NOT attack walker, police confirm

A popular Staffs Bull Terrier dog in Nantwich did NOT attack a man walking two smaller dogs, police have confirmed.

Officers say the walker suffered minor scratch injuries when he picked up his two smaller Yorkshire Terriers as they walked past Milo near Nantwich station.

September 8, 2019
Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

By Jonathan White
Families enjoyed the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual Open Day at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

There were miniature-gauge steam, diesel and battery electric train rides on the 5-inch railway track which is almost a quarter of a mile in length.

September 8, 2019
Nantwich Town beat Grantham in FA Cup 1st qualifying round

Nantwich Town beat Grantham in FA Cup 1st qualifying round

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town have progressed into the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Grantham Town.

September 8, 2019
Nantwich police officers awarded by community

Nantwich police officers awarded by community

Nantwich town beat officers have received an award from people and businesses in the town.

Sgt Ian Bennett and Nantwich town beat constables Pc Marc Harley and Pc Matt Stonier were surprised when they were contacted by local resident Michael Kewley.

September 7, 2019
Review: Steel Magnolias by Nantwich Players

Review: Steel Magnolias by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling opened at The Nantwich Players theatre on Friday night.

Directed by Marie Straker, this is a touching and heart-breaking story of a group of women showing their friendship, strength and resilience in good times and bad.

September 7, 2019
Hundreds at Barony Park protest as Cabinet councillor banned from ‘communicating’

Hundreds at Barony Park protest as Cabinet councillor banned from ‘communicating’

More than 200 people attended a Barony Park protest in Nantwich today to pressure Cheshire East Council into action against unauthorised traveller encampments.

The latest encampment was served with a rare Section 61 order by police on Thursday after it emerged a local authority official was verbally abused by travellers.

September 7, 2019