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Angry Nantwich town centre residents fight plans for Craft Ale Bar

Angry Nantwich town centre residents fight plans for Craft Ale Bar

Nantwich town centre residents are fighting plans for a Craft Ale Bar on Castle Street, claiming the area is already a magnet for drug users and trouble makers.

A licensing application to open premises next to The Studio has been submitted to Cheshire East Council by Peter Terry.

July 14, 2017
Nantwich Town face tricky away trip to Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town face tricky away trip to Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town face a tricky away match at Stalybridge Celtic in their Evo-Stik Premier League 2017-18 opener on August 12.

And just three days later the Dabbers will welcome back former management duo Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel who bring their new club Altrincham to Weaver Stadium.

July 13, 2017
Worleston to stage annual village fete on July 22

Worleston to stage annual village fete on July 22

Worleston residents will be staging their popular village fete on July 22.

Families will be treated to a host of entertainment between 11am and 4pm, with admission and parking free.

July 13, 2017
39 Crewe and Nantwich motorists caught drink and drug driving in crackdown

39 Crewe and Nantwich motorists caught drink and drug driving in crackdown

Thirty-nine motorists in Crewe and Nantwich are among more than 250 facing bans and large fines for drink and drug driving in a Cheshire-wide crackdown.

A Cheshire Police operation caught 16 in Crewe and Nantwich behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol, and another 23 under the influence of drugs.

July 13, 2017
Leighton Hospital new-look children’s ward unveiled

Leighton Hospital new-look children’s ward unveiled

Young Crewe and Nantwich patients at Leighton Hospital are benefiting from a more colourful stay following a £1.1m refurbishment.

The hospital’s Paediatric Assessment Unit, Ward 16, has been transformed in a year-long project, which is part of a wider plan to refurbish all of the hospital’s wards.

July 13, 2017
Strawberry event in Nantwich raises £1,600 for MND Association

Strawberry event in Nantwich raises £1,600 for MND Association

Organisers of a Nantwich charity event are celebrating sweet success after raising more than £1,600 at a popular Strawberry Evening.

The event was held at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane to raise vital funds for the Cheshire branch of the MND Association.

July 12, 2017
Nantwich CC climb Cheshire County Premier League with another win

Nantwich CC climb Cheshire County Premier League with another win

An improving Nantwich CC side secured another victor, this time away at Bramhall, to move fifth in the Cheshire County Premier League.

In a game of twists and turns, Nantwich triumphed by 15 runs.

July 12, 2017
Businesses throw support behind Nantwich Food Festival

Businesses throw support behind Nantwich Food Festival

Local, national and international companies are supporting Nantwich Food Festival as organisers prepare for a record-breaking weekend.

Key sponsors joined festival directors and Nantwich Mayor, Cllr Penny Butterill, for a formal gathering in the town centre.

July 12, 2017
Wimbledon-themed charity tennis event set for Wistaston

Wimbledon-themed charity tennis event set for Wistaston

By Jonathan White
A Wimbledon themed charity tennis tournament takes place at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club this Sunday.

The Club’s two courts are located behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane in Wistaston.

July 12, 2017
Cheshire East primary schools celebrate impressive KS2 results

Cheshire East primary schools celebrate impressive KS2 results

Nantwich and Crewe primary pupils have achieved an impressive set of Key Stage 2 SATs results across core subjects.

Cheshire East Council says provisional figures show 64% of pupils achieved the expected standard or higher for combined reading, writing and maths at the end of school year, which is the key measure used nationally.

July 12, 2017
Three South Cheshire riders saddle up for world’s oldest surviving horse race

Three South Cheshire riders saddle up for world’s oldest surviving horse race

Three amateur South Cheshire riders are saddling up to tackle the world’s oldest surviving horse race.

Patrick Chesters, Gemma Mathers and Mick Mullineaux will be among the field of 15 jockeys in the 2017 Newmarket Town Plate.

July 11, 2017

A Year at a Moss- South Group

A talk by Barry Probin who spends much of his time leading groups and giving talks on Whixall Moss. It is a fascinating habitat attracting butterflies, dragonflies, birds, wild flowers and grasses. Wednesday 18th October, 8pm, Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich, CW5 5RP Cost £3 Booking Essential – contact Irmgard Ralfs, 01270 624835

July 11, 2017

Forty Years of watching wildlife by Dave Emley

Dave Emley was a geology technician and founder of the arboretum at Keele University, where he took a keen interest in the flora and fauna. He has supported the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for may years. Wednesday 15th November, 8pm, Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich, CW5 5RP Cost £3 Booking Essential – contact Irmgard Ralfs, 01270 624835

July 11, 2017