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Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town succumbed to a Coalville fightback as ten-man Dabbers slumped to 3-1 home defeat on a cold afternoon at the Weaver Stadium.

Joel Stair opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a close range header from Matt Bell’s corner.

December 3, 2017
Nantwich therapy firm raises awareness during Movember campaign

Nantwich therapy firm raises awareness during Movember campaign

A Nantwich company has been doing its bit to raise awareness of men’s health issues during the Movember campaign.

Physiotherapists at ctchealthcare grew moustaches to join thousands of ‘mo-bros’ across the country in a national effort to boost funds for men’s health charities including prostate and testicular cancer.

December 2, 2017
Nantwich firm TFC Supplies raises £6,950 at  Lewis Crossley charity ball

Nantwich firm TFC Supplies raises £6,950 at Lewis Crossley charity ball

Nantwich firm TFC Supplies Ltd has raised almost £7,000 at a charity ball in memory of tragic Hough youngster Lewis Crossley.

Seven-year-old Lewis died just days before the ball after a two-year battle against T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

December 2, 2017
Weston Christmas lights unveiled as firms back charity display

Weston Christmas lights unveiled as firms back charity display

The Weston Christmas Light Display has been unveiled as more local firms throw their support behind the project.

The dazzling festive illuminations, built by Graham Witter in memory of his sister, were lit up last night at Carters Green Farm on Jack Lane in aid of Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

December 2, 2017
Leighton Hospital unveils Cheshire’s first ‘virtual’ fracture clinic

Leighton Hospital unveils Cheshire’s first ‘virtual’ fracture clinic

Crewe and Nantwich fracture patients are to benefit from fewer hospital visits and shorter waiting times with a new “virtual” fracture clinic.

The scheme, the first in Cheshire, has launched at Leighton Hospital in a bid to improve care while cutting the number of times patients have to visit the hospital for an appointment.

November 30, 2017
Wistaston Autumn Concert proves hit in village Memorial Hall

Wistaston Autumn Concert proves hit in village Memorial Hall

By Jonathan White
An ‘Autumn Concert’ fundraiser in Wistaston Memorial Hall proved a hit with the audience.

The concert featured the Crewe Concert Band  along with impressive solo performances from Chris White (ukulele) and David Clews (harmonica).

November 30, 2017
Santa Dash runners gear up for latest Nantwich fund-raiser

Santa Dash runners gear up for latest Nantwich fund-raiser

Festive families are gearing up for the annual Nantwich Santa Dash event to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

The race takes place in through Nantwich town centre on Sunday December 10, sponsored by Tarporley-based recycling firm RUKGroup.com.

November 30, 2017
South Cheshire rail users to suffer Virgin Trains drivers strike

South Cheshire rail users to suffer Virgin Trains drivers strike

Crewe and Nantwich rail users could be hit by further transport problems as Virgin Trains West Coast staff announce strike action in December and January.

The action comes after RMT Union members voted by 9 to 1 in favour of striking in a dispute over pay.

November 30, 2017
Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years at museum event

Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years at museum event

More than 60 members and guests gathered in Nantwich Museum to celebrate 50 years of Nantwich Civic Society.

The organisation has been serving the community and town to ensure conservation, good design and practical volunteering thrives.

November 29, 2017
Cancer Research Xmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,700

Cancer Research Xmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,700

By Jonathan White
The 62nd Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ at Wistaston Memorial Hall has helped raise more than £3,700.

The event was organised by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.

November 29, 2017
26 firearms surrendered in Crewe and Nantwich during amnesty

26 firearms surrendered in Crewe and Nantwich during amnesty

More than 100 firearms, including 26 in the Crewe LPU, were handed in to Cheshire Police as part of a two-week surrender.

Residents across the county took part in the national initiative, which gave them a chance to safely dispose of firearms or ammunition, whether held lawfully or unlawfully, without the risk of prosecution.

November 29, 2017
Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

By Steve Sharman
A second half brace from Steve Tames saw Nantwich Town bow out of the Integro League Cup after a 3-2 defeat at home to Witton Albion.

Albion substitute Tames netted twice in the final 15 minutes to send his side through to the third round of the competition

November 29, 2017
Fire crews tackle house blaze in Doddington, Nantwich

Fire crews tackle house blaze in Doddington, Nantwich

Fire crews battled a house blaze at Doddington near Nantwich for almost six hours.

The incident happened at a property on London Road, Doddington, and began at about 11pm last night (November 28).

November 29, 2017