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Debut goal by Jordan Cole earns Nantwich Town win over Stourbridge

Debut goal by Jordan Cole earns Nantwich Town win over Stourbridge

By Steve Sharman
A debut strike from Jordan Cole saw Nantwich Town claim a 2-0 victory over Stourbridge.

Cole, who signed from Newcastle Town earlier in the week, came on as a second half substitute.

December 6, 2017
Santa Claus kept busy in Nantwich Bookshop Grotto

Santa Claus kept busy in Nantwich Bookshop Grotto

By Jonathan White
Santa Claus has taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to boys and girls in Nantwich.

He has set up a town centre branch of his Grotto upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street in the centre of Nantwich.

December 6, 2017
Recognise this house? Family seeks help to identify Nantwich painting

Recognise this house? Family seeks help to identify Nantwich painting

A family has appealed for help to identify a house featured in a painting believed to be based in Nantwich area.

Mark Robinson says the painting has been in his family for more than 50 years.

December 5, 2017
Inner Wheel Club Crewe members join Rotary Shoebox Scheme

Inner Wheel Club Crewe members join Rotary Shoebox Scheme

By Jonathan White
Inner Wheel Club of Crewe members have been filling and collecting shoeboxes as part of the Rotary Shoebox Scheme.

Other local groups have contributed to the scheme are Haslington Boys’ Brigade, The Dingle Primary School, Vine Tree Primary School, Rotary Club of Crewe and various individuals.

December 5, 2017
Nantwich Town sign Newcastle Town forward Jordan Cole

Nantwich Town sign Newcastle Town forward Jordan Cole

Nantwich Town have signed forward Jordan Cole from near neighbours Newcastle Town on loan.

The Dabbers said Cole has joined on a two-month loan with a view to signing permanently.

December 5, 2017
Nantwich tap dancers turn on talent in aid of Children in Need

Nantwich tap dancers turn on talent in aid of Children in Need

Young tap dancing students in Nantwich turned on the talent to help raise thousands for Children in Need.

Pupils from Dysart School of Dance in Nantwich joined other clubs in South Cheshire for the national fund-raising “Tapathon”.

December 5, 2017
Round Table Nantwich appeal for Santa volunteers

Round Table Nantwich appeal for Santa volunteers

Santa’s started out on his Crewe and Nantwich rounds – but volunteers are still needed to help him.

The traditional Crewe & Nantwich Round Table Santa float has begun its journey around South Cheshire.

December 4, 2017
Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finalists confirmed

Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finalists confirmed

Crewe Ath, Crewe FC, Nantwich YF and White Lion Ford Lane have booked their places in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals.

Crewe Ath needed extra time to beat Betley FC 4-3 with a hat-trick from P J Hudson and a Jordan Amson goal.

December 4, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face top of table clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face top of table clash

High-flying Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies face their biggest test of the season this weekend.

The Vagrants side are second in their league after another fine victory on the road on Saturday.

December 4, 2017
Chief Operating Officer suspended by Cheshire East Council

Chief Operating Officer suspended by Cheshire East Council

A third senior officer at Cheshire East Council has been suspended.

Chief operating officer Peter Bates was formally suspended today by the council’s investigation and disciplinary committee looking into officer conduct.

December 4, 2017
Police hunt car after collision left teenage cyclist seriously injured

Police hunt car after collision left teenage cyclist seriously injured

A teenage cyclist was seriously hurt in a collision with a car in South Cheshire which failed to stop.

The 17-year-old suffered serious injuries in the incident which happened on Wistaston Road in Crewe, close to the Duke of Bridgewater pub.

December 4, 2017
Review: The Bowie Experience, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: The Bowie Experience, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
David Bowie fans were treated to a great tribute night at The Lyceum when The Bowie Experience, The Golden Years Tour came to Crewe.

Opening the show with Space Oddity, singer Laurence Knight was supported by an exceptionally talented group of musicians who celebrated the music of one of the world greatest pop icons.

December 4, 2017
Burst water main keeps Rope Lane bridge closed

Burst water main keeps Rope Lane bridge closed

A major water main burst could keep the busy Rope Lane in Wistaston closed for another four days.

The burst happened earlier in the week, forcing Cheshire East Council to close off the Rope Lane bridge over the railway at the crossroads with Eastern Road and Gresty Lane.

December 3, 2017