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Tarporley racer Oliphant launches 2018 British Touring Car Championship bid

Tarporley racer Oliphant launches 2018 British Touring Car Championship bid

Tarpoley racing driver Tom Oliphant has officially launched his 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season.

Oliphant has announced his sponsors for the new campaign which begins this weekend at Brands Hatch.

April 3, 2018
Wistaston Scout Group earns £700 from leader’s calendar

Wistaston Scout Group earns £700 from leader’s calendar

By Jonathan White
A young Scout leader’s calendar idea has helped raise £712.97 for the Wistaston Scout Group.

Ellie Newbrook, a Young Leader at the Wistaston Scout Group, came up with the idea to boost funds for the group’s new base.

April 3, 2018
Wybunbury youngsters run fundraising scheme in memory of Lewis Crossley

Wybunbury youngsters run fundraising scheme in memory of Lewis Crossley

Big-hearted pupils at Wybunbury Delves are running a fund-raising project in memory of their friend Lewis Crossley, who died of leukaemia last year.

Youngsters in Year 3 came up with the idea to honour Lewis, who bravely battled the disease before his tragic death.

April 2, 2018
Car Transplants and Overwater Marina scoop High Sheriff awards

Car Transplants and Overwater Marina scoop High Sheriff awards

Two Nantwich businesses have shared a top honour at the annual High Sheriff of Cheshire Enterprise Awards.

Car Transplants UK, at Wardle, and Overwater Marina near Nantwich, shared the £3,000 in prize money after being named joint winners of the Roberts Bakery Family Award of Excellence Award.

April 2, 2018
Nantwich Spring Market returns to town square on April 7

Nantwich Spring Market returns to town square on April 7

Nantwich’s Spring Market will return to the town square this Saturday April 7 following its popularity last year.

The market, which will run from 9am until 3pm, will feature a large selection of stalls offering an eclectic mix of seasonal produce, gifts and treats.

April 2, 2018
Premier Division Crewe Ath reach FA Sunday Cup final

Premier Division Crewe Ath reach FA Sunday Cup final

Premier Division Crewe Ath progressed to the final of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

They beat Division One Nantwich YF 4-0 in their semi-final clash, thanks to goals from Curtis Sinnott (2), PJ Hudson and Josh Clarke.

April 2, 2018
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Farsley Celtic

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Farsley Celtic

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town were made to rue missed chances as they conceded a late equaliser to play-off chasing Farsley Celtic at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers took the lead early on through Harry Clayton after the visitors had a penalty saved.

April 2, 2018
Olympic star Bryony Page helps Wingate Centre celebrate 30th birthday

Olympic star Bryony Page helps Wingate Centre celebrate 30th birthday

Nantwich’s Olympic silver medallist Bryony Page helped the Wingate Centre to celebrate their 30th birthday in style.

Bryony, one of the centre’s Vice Presidents, hosted their 30th Birthday Sponsored Bounce which saw more than 40 people taking to the trampolines and bouncing over 27,000 times.

April 2, 2018
REVIEW: 22nd Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival – IN PICTURES

REVIEW: 22nd Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival – IN PICTURES

Music fans have been flocking into Nantwich to enjoy an eclectic mix of live performances during the 22nd Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.

Soggy conditions failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of revellers on Good Friday as they took in dozens of different shows in venues across town.

March 31, 2018
Woman stole £43,000 from sick mum in Audlem nursing home, court told

Woman stole £43,000 from sick mum in Audlem nursing home, court told

A South Cheshire woman has admitted stealing £43,000 from her own mentally ill mother who was living in an Audlem care home.

Cassie Stubbs, of Smallman Road, Crewe, pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court yesterday (March 28) to theft from Rosita Stubbs and was given a suspended jail term.

March 29, 2018
What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

Easter Workshops for children featuring a range of Easter crafts and quizzes will take place at Nantwich Museum.

The workshops will take place on Wednesday April 4 and Thursday April 5.

March 29, 2018
More than 1,500 cyclists take part in Cheshire Cat Sportive

More than 1,500 cyclists take part in Cheshire Cat Sportive

By Jonathan White
More than 1,500 riders took part in the Velo 29-Primal Cheshire Cat Sportive cycling event in South Cheshire.

The ride, which started and finished at Queens Park in Crewe, offered participants three different routes.

March 29, 2018
Watts Commercial Finance scoops Business Moneyfacts Award

Watts Commercial Finance scoops Business Moneyfacts Award

Nantwich firm Watts Commercial Finance has been crowned Commercial Mortgage Introducer of the Year at the 2018 Business Moneyfacts Awards.

The winners were announced to 700 of the industry’s finest by awards host Claudia Winkleman at the Royal Lancaster London.

March 29, 2018