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Man rescued from River Weaver after falling off bridge in Nantwich

Man rescued from River Weaver after falling off bridge in Nantwich

A man who fell 15ft from a bridge into the River Weaver in Nantwich was rescued by fire crews.

The man plunged into the cold waters shortly before 3am yesterday (March 24) off Welsh Row.

March 25, 2019
Schofield bags four as White Lion thump Talbot 4-1

Schofield bags four as White Lion thump Talbot 4-1

Russell Schofield scored all four goals for White Lion Ford Lane as they beat Talbot 4-1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Anthony Broadhurst scored the consolation for Talbot.

March 24, 2019
Nantwich Town held to frustrating 1-1 draw by Grantham

Nantwich Town held to frustrating 1-1 draw by Grantham

By James Brown
Nantwich Town were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Grantham Town side despite taking the lead on a frustrating afternoon at The Weaver Stadium.

Sean Cooke put an off-colour Dabbers in front from the penalty spot in first half stoppage time after Joe Malkin had been brought down in the box by Chris Dawson.

March 24, 2019
Nantwich Camera Club to host “A Bit of a Journey” talk by Mark Gilligan

Nantwich Camera Club to host “A Bit of a Journey” talk by Mark Gilligan

A talk called “A Bit of a Journey” by award-winning landscape photographer and author Mark Gilligan will be hosted by Nantwich Camera Club.

The talk takes place at a special event at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 26 at the club’s meeting room on Regents Park, London Road, Nantwich.

March 24, 2019
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum – Mindgame and Picture Of Dorian Gray

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum – Mindgame and Picture Of Dorian Gray

Two popular productions – Mindgame and The Picture of Dorian Gray – are coming to Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

Mindgame by Anthony Horowitz has been extended to cover a further eight venues on its tour, including South Cheshire.

March 24, 2019
The latest Reliability Index reveals best cars for student drivers

The latest Reliability Index reveals best cars for student drivers

Toyota iQ takes number one spot in the latest survey to find most reliable cars for student drivers.

Although choosing a car with the lowest price may sound like a good idea for cash-stricken students, they should also consider how much a vehicle will cost to maintain and run to get the best value for money.

March 24, 2019
Cheshire councils rake in millions from land sales, figures show

Cheshire councils rake in millions from land sales, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils have raked in millions of pounds in land sales in the past five years, latest figures show.

Between them, they raised more than £73 million, according to data produced by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

March 23, 2019
Man trapped after car hits telegraph pole in Tarporley

Man trapped after car hits telegraph pole in Tarporley

A man had to be cut free from wreckage and airlifted to hospital after his car crashed into a telegraph pole in Tarporley.

The incident happened at the A49/A51 roundabout on the outskirts of the village at around 3.30pm on Thursday (March 21).

March 23, 2019
Police probe distraction thefts at Nantwich and Crewe supermarkets

Police probe distraction thefts at Nantwich and Crewe supermarkets

Police are investigating a series of distraction thefts at supermarkets in Nantwich, Crewe and other parts of Cheshire.

The thieves have targeted older shoppers at supermarkets in Nantwich, Crewe, Northwich, and Congleton on March 19 and 20.

March 23, 2019
70 year of Wistaston Memorial Hall celebration

70 year of Wistaston Memorial Hall celebration

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire ‘George Formby’ Ukulele Society and the Crewe Movie Makers will host a celebration 70 years of Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

The event is planned for Tuesday March 26, 7.30pm start, at the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

March 22, 2019
Nantwich children wear Silly Socks for Down’s Syndrome fundraiser

Nantwich children wear Silly Socks for Down’s Syndrome fundraiser

Silly socks were the order of the day when a Nantwich pre-school group staged a fundraiser for Down’s Syndrome.

Children at Little Crickets marked World Down Syndrome Day by taking part in the ‘Lots of Socks’ campaign which raises money and awareness of the condition.

March 22, 2019
Nantwich Town sign ex Huddersfield goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson on loan

Nantwich Town sign ex Huddersfield goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson on loan

Nantwich Town have signed goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson from FC United of Manchester on a season-long loan.

Allinson joins the Dabbers after making 70 appearances over an almost two-year period with the Red Rebels.

March 22, 2019
More than 100 attend launch of Plastic Free Nantwich event

More than 100 attend launch of Plastic Free Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
More than 100 people attended a “Plastic Free Nantwich” campaign group launch at The Leopard pub in Nantwich.

The group was set up by local environmental campaigner Jeremy Herbert and young mother/RSPCA Stapeley Grange Education Officer Emilie Janman, who both spoke at the event.

March 22, 2019