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Police spread festive cheer with £400 Salvation Army donation

Police spread festive cheer with £400 Salvation Army donation

Police officers in Crewe have donated £400 to the Salvation Army Christmas appeal to help families in the town.

Officers based in Crewe Police Station collected money to help the campaign which helps local children and families who have fallen on hard times during the festive period.

December 28, 2017
Nantwich mum teams up with gym boss for fundraising Hospice calendar

Nantwich mum teams up with gym boss for fundraising Hospice calendar

A Nantwich mum has teamed up with a fitness studio boss to launch a fund-raising calendar in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Laura Furber, 37, set herself the challenge of raising much needed funds for local hospice.

December 28, 2017
Nantwich Town 0-0 Sutton Coldfield – match report

Nantwich Town 0-0 Sutton Coldfield – match report

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town players could not provide a Christmas cracker for their fans as they played out a lacklustre Boxing Day stalemate with Sutton Coldfield.

The Dabbers had numerous chances to win the game but lacked a clinical edge in the final third.

December 27, 2017
Nantwich Town stalwart Albert Pye honoured for 50 years service

Nantwich Town stalwart Albert Pye honoured for 50 years service

Nantwich Town stalwart Albert Pye has been honoured for clocking up and amazing half a century of service for the club.

Albert was presented with an award at yesterday’s Boxing Day home game against Sutton Coldfield.

December 27, 2017
Wistaston dog walkers enjoy traditional Boxing Day stroll

Wistaston dog walkers enjoy traditional Boxing Day stroll

By Jonathan White
More than 40 Wistaston walkers and their dogs enjoyed a gentle stroll on Boxing Day 2017.

The annual event was organised by Helen Gould, a member of the Wistaston Community Council.

December 27, 2017
Nantwich man’s car lease firm to expand and create new jobs

Nantwich man’s car lease firm to expand and create new jobs

A car and van lease firm owned by Nantwich man Roger Whittaker is set to create new jobs as part of expansion plans.

Most of Leasepoint’s customers are from outside the area, despite being based in Crewe.

December 26, 2017
£33,000 of fraud in Cheshire stopped by police scheme

£33,000 of fraud in Cheshire stopped by police scheme

A new rapid response scheme which alerts police to suspected fraud, has stopped seven potential victims aged over 70 being scammed.

The Banking Protocol, rolled out in Cheshire September, has prevented £33,000 of fraud in the county.

December 26, 2017
Families enjoy Nantwich St Mary’s Church Crib Services

Families enjoy Nantwich St Mary’s Church Crib Services

By Jonathan White
More than 1,400 people enjoyed the annual Crib Services at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

This re-telling of the Christmas story was performed by a mixture of adults, young people and children at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm on Christmas Eve.

December 26, 2017
Crewe and Nantwich runners triumph in cross country league

Crewe and Nantwich runners triumph in cross country league

Crewe and Nantwich Athletics Club runners have picked up awards in this season’s North Staffs cross country league.

The Under 13 boys team finished in 1st place, with Jake Wilson scooping the trophy as individual winner.

December 24, 2017
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away at Workington AFC

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away at Workington AFC

Nantwich Town were unlucky to lose 2-1 away on their long road trip to Workington in Cumbria yesterday.

The Dabbers were beaten by a 71st minute strike after Matt Bell’s strike had brought them level in the first period.

December 24, 2017
Fire crews tackle fire at historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle fire at historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to a fire in an outbuilding of the Black Lion pub on Welsh Row in Nantwich today.

It broke out at around 9.45am and two fire engines from Crewe were deployed, and Welsh Row was cordoned off.

December 24, 2017
Car dealerships team up to give Cheshire kids Christmas boost

Car dealerships team up to give Cheshire kids Christmas boost

South Cheshire children have benefited from gifts galore donated by family-owned car dealerships Swansway Jaguar, Crewe Audi, Crewe SEAT and Crewe Volkswagen.

The dealerships, owned and operated by Swansway Motor Group, have been on Santa Patrol donating children’s Christmas presents.

December 22, 2017
Nantwich Town keeper Spiess eyes first team return after injury

Nantwich Town keeper Spiess eyes first team return after injury

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town goalkeeper Fabian Spiess is delighted to return to the first-team picture after a long-term injury.

Spiess dislocated his shoulder back in the August home draw with Altrincham.

December 22, 2017