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The three wreaths on the war memorial with St Marys Nantwich in the background

Sixth name on Nantwich War Memorial misspelt, says family

Relatives of a former Nantwich soldier have come forward to say his name has also been misspelt on the Nantwich War Memorial.

Family of Thomas William Keany came forward after reading our story on the campaign by Mark Potts to get incorrect name spellings amended on the town square monument.

August 17, 2022
Malbank School to remember ex pupil 100 years after his World War One death

Malbank School to remember ex pupil 100 years after his World War One death

The family of a soldier killed in World War One will be at Malbank School in Nantwich for a moving memorial ceremony, 100 years after his death.

A War Memorial outside the school on Welsh Row details the death of Private Griffiths, who was a former Malbank pupil, during the Great War.

March 8, 2018
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
Nantwich soldier from 2 Mercian sends back Christmas message

Nantwich soldier from 2 Mercian sends back Christmas message

Serving soldiers spending Christmas on peace-keeping missions abroad have been sending back festive messages to families.

James Ross, from Nantwich, is one of many from 2 MERCIAN regiment, currently on a six-month United Nations mission in Cyprus.

December 23, 2014
Cheshire regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan battle

Cheshire regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan battle

A soldier from Cheshire’s 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment has been killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the death this afternoon (March 26). The soldier’s name and where he is from has not been revealed.

March 26, 2013