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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
Nantwich dad and former soldier earns national bravery award

Nantwich dad and former soldier earns national bravery award

A former soldier and Nantwich dad has been commended with a national bravery award after tackling armed robbers in London.

Richard Whitehouse, 46, received the Sheriff’s Award for Bravery Certificate of Commendation at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

November 28, 2017
More Christmas events for Nantwich families in December

More Christmas events for Nantwich families in December

More Christmas events are coming your way as Nantwich families see in the festive month of December.

Santa returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another fun-filled Christmas Show this Saturday December 2.

November 28, 2017
Rail junction sign returns to Nantwich after almost 50-year absence

Rail junction sign returns to Nantwich after almost 50-year absence

A sign from the signal box which used to control a railway junction has been returned to Nantwich – almost 50 years after it was last seen.

The Nantwich-Market Drayton Junction sign is now being displayed at Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street.

November 28, 2017
Nantwich Singers set for Christmas Carols performance at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers set for Christmas Carols performance at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers will be presenting an hour’s concert of Christmas Carols on December 9 in St Mary’s Church.

The chamber group of 16 voices will perform under the theme “A Spotless rose” – taken from an ancient German hymn “Es ist ein ros entsprungen”, translated as “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”.

November 28, 2017
Review: Holly at Christmas, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Holly at Christmas, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
The audience at Crewe Lyceum definitely had their dancing shoes on and rocked the night away when Buddy Holly and The Cricketers performed their show Holly at Christmas.

Opening with ‘That’ll be The Day’, the show went on to feature all of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits.

November 28, 2017
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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back from cup defeat

By Gwil Roberts
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts bounced back from their cup disappointment to record another bonus point win in the league, beating Old Saltlians 39–19.

The bonus point win tightens Crewe’s grip on second place in the RFU Midlands 2 West (North) Division – seven points ahead of Spartans and only three behind league leaders Whitchurch.

November 27, 2017
Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Heavy rain washed out all the Crewe Sunday Regional Premier Division ties at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Betley FC lost 4-2 in the Staffs FA Sunday Challenge Cup at Spittal Brook, despite leading 2-1 with 20 minutes to go.

November 27, 2017
Nantwich firm Connect shortlisted in 2018 Bett Awards

Nantwich firm Connect shortlisted in 2018 Bett Awards

Nantwich education specialist company Connect has been shortlisted for 2018’s Bett Awards with C-Live.

The product is the first virtual reality training platform in the UK.

November 27, 2017
Millfields Primary pupils join Rotary to plant 105 trees at Coed Wen

Millfields Primary pupils join Rotary to plant 105 trees at Coed Wen

Millfields Primary School pupils joined Nantwich Rotary volunteers for tree planting at Coed Wen.

Nantwich Rotary Club President Tony Hoy teamed up with the youngsters and Nantwich in Bloom’s Doug Butterill for the project.

November 27, 2017
RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is holding its annual Christmas Fair to raise much-needed funds.

The centre is inviting animal-lovers to get into the festive spirit at their annual Christmas fair on Sunday December 10.

November 27, 2017
Fire crews tackle Wrenbury vehicle blaze near historic hall

Fire crews tackle Wrenbury vehicle blaze near historic hall

Police and fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze close to Wrenbury Hall in Wrenbury.

The incident happened on Wrenbury Heath Road at around 5.15pm last night (November 25).

November 26, 2017