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RSPCA wildlife staff in Nantwich seek new home for abandoned tortoise

RSPCA wildlife staff in Nantwich seek new home for abandoned tortoise

A tortoise found abandoned in the street is on the slow road to recovery at a Nantwich RSPCA centre.

The 11kg leopard tortoise is being treated at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre after being found in a Sandbach street by a member of the public.

November 9, 2017
Autistic artist creates oil painting cards of Nantwich scenes

Autistic artist creates oil painting cards of Nantwich scenes

By Jonathan White
An autistic artist is creating stunning oil paintings of Nantwich scenes to sell as cards.

Talented Christian Turner, aged 23, from Sandbach, produced this painting of Nantwich Town Square as his first scene.

August 18, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Macclesfield 20-19 in Sevens Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Macclesfield 20-19 in Sevens Final

Crewe & Nantwich notched a fine 20-19 victory over favourites Macclesfield to win the Sandbach 7s rugby tournament.

Crewe made it to the final by defeating all four of their opponents in the group stages.

May 15, 2017
Hundreds across South Cheshire join protest march over funding formula

Hundreds across South Cheshire join protest march over funding formula

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families across Cheshire East took part in a protest march in Sandbach against school cuts under the Government’s planned National Funding Formula.

The march was led by campaign organiser and Nantwich mum and teacher Laura Smith.

March 19, 2017
Penalty shoot-our saves NHB FC in Crewe FA Sunday Cup

Penalty shoot-our saves NHB FC in Crewe FA Sunday Cup

Premier Division NHB FC needed a penalty shoot out to defeat Division One Sandbach Town in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

The game finished 2-2 after extra time.

February 21, 2017
RSPCA staff in Nantwich seek new home for abandoned kittens

RSPCA staff in Nantwich seek new home for abandoned kittens

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are hoping to provide a purrfect Christmas for these abandoned kittens – a new home.

Six-month-old Marvin was dumped in the street with his mum and brothers in Sandbach in July this year.

December 27, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC gear up for Cheshire Vase Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC gear up for Cheshire Vase Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face their biggest test of the season when they take on Birkenhead Park in the Cheshire Vase Final.

The Vagrants said take on the National League 3 North opponents on Tuesday (April 26) at Sandbach RUFC, kick off 7.45pm.

April 24, 2016
Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

A Tarporley man has been badly injured in a road smash near Sandbach. The 21-year-old was a passenger in a blue Ford Fiesta which collided with another at the junction of Clay Lane and Hall Lane, Elton.

May 27, 2014
Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women have been killed in a horrific head-on road collision in South Cheshire. The accident has also left three other people injured in hospital.

June 19, 2013
Family tribute to Sandbach chef killed in road accident near Nantwich

Family tribute to Sandbach chef killed in road accident near Nantwich

The family of a 33-year-old chef who died in a collision near Nantwich have paid tribute to him. Mark Stolworthy (pictured) was driving his blue Suzuki Baleno along the B5074 Main Road from Church Minshull to Nantwich when it happened.

May 30, 2012
Nantwich dad’s London to Paris ride for Railway Children charity

Nantwich dad’s London to Paris ride for Railway Children charity

A Nantwich dad is saddling up to pedal nearly 180 miles from London to Paris in aid of Cheshire-based charity Railway Children. Kostia Medovnikov, from Stapeley, is taking on the huge challenge in the hope of raising £1,300 for the charity, which was founded in Nantwich.

April 17, 2012
RSPCA inspector’s 1,500-mile run for Stapeley Grange

RSPCA inspector’s 1,500-mile run for Stapeley Grange

An RSPCA inspector is to run an amazing 1,500 miles across South Africa to raise money for Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich. Emma Timmis (pictured), 27, who recently became a fully-fledged RSPCA inspector, hopes to raise at least £15,000 for the RSPCA centre on London Road. Emma, of Sandbach, starts on Saturday October 8, running 25 miles a day[Read More…]

September 9, 2011