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Supermarket donates to Stapeley RSPCA after swan saved

Supermarket donates to Stapeley RSPCA after swan saved

A supermarket has donated money to Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre after the rescue of a swan that had been attacked and shot.

Mabel, rescued in Northwich, has been released back into the wild after an eight-week rehabilitation at the London Road clinic in Nantwich.

November 18, 2017
More Arriva bus driver strikes to hit Crewe and Nantwich passengers

More Arriva bus driver strikes to hit Crewe and Nantwich passengers

Bus users in Crewe and Nantwich face another NINE days of disruption in December as Arriva drivers and engineers increase their industrial action.

Unite and GMB unions have announced 24-hour strike action in December on the 4th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

November 18, 2017
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
New book tells story of Wrenbury brothers in World War 1

New book tells story of Wrenbury brothers in World War 1

A new book which tells the powerful real story of five Wrenbury brothers in World War One, is set to be released.

‘Thy Will Be Done: When Wrenbury Fields Fell Silent’ has been written by Peter Bebbington and Mark Potts.

November 16, 2017
Driver’s lucky escape after car flips over on A529 at Hatherton

Driver’s lucky escape after car flips over on A529 at Hatherton

A woman had a lucky escape after her car careered out of control and flipped over on the A529 at Hatherton.

The incident happened at around 6am today on the Audlem Road between Nantwich and Audlem.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich Jazz Fest founder Phillip Martin dies

Nantwich Jazz Fest founder Phillip Martin dies

The founder of the Nantwich Jazz Festival Phillip Martin has died suddenly.

Mr Martin, who was landlord of the Crown Hotel in Nantwich, created the Jazz, Blues and Music Festival in 1996.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum’s second fund-raising Quiz Night will take place on Sunday November 26 at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston.

The event follows the success of a previous event earlier in the year.

November 16, 2017
Wistaston club’s Christmas Floral Art exhibition to be staged in Church Minshull

Wistaston club’s Christmas Floral Art exhibition to be staged in Church Minshull

Wistaston and District Flower Club has teamed up with St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull to stage a floral art exhibition.

The debut of the club’s “The Twelve Days of Christmas” floral art exhibition will be staged on December 1-3.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich Excel Training Studio shortlisted in South Cheshire Chamber awards

Nantwich Excel Training Studio shortlisted in South Cheshire Chamber awards

Nantwich mum Shona Tomkinson has seen her Excel Training Studio go from strength to strength – just a year after opening.

The fitness studio in Nantwich is celebrating its first anniversary, now has more than 120 regular members signed up, and has been shortlisted for a new business award.

November 15, 2017
Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Shoppers have the chance to buy original gifts from local craftspeople at a Christmas Artisan Market being held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The market will be staged on Saturday December 2, when the college’s mini zoo will also be open with a special visit from Father Christmas.

November 15, 2017
Barnardo’s stores in Nantwich join appeal for winter woollies

Barnardo’s stores in Nantwich join appeal for winter woollies

Staff at Barnardo’s shops across Nantwich and Crewe are appealing for people to have a pre-Christmas sort-out – and donate unwanted winter woollies.

Stocks of winter clothes – such as jumpers and coats – are flying off the rails at the charity’s shops in Nantwich, Stapeley and Crewe, as the weather turns colder.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town progressed to the second round of the Integero League Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win at the Weaver over Droylsden.

Two goals in the first half through David Forbes’ penalty and Steve Jones’ close range finish were followed by Joe Mwasile’s late strike.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author Claire Bassi has been shortlisted in this year’s Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel in the Bridport Prize competition with her story ‘Sugar Bird’.

Claire, just one of three to be shortlisted, wins a cash prize plus a manuscript appraisal from The Literary Consultancy to help her shape and develop her novel.

November 14, 2017