Archive for August, 2017

Nantwich Town win 2-1 away at Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town win 2-1 away at Mickleover Sports

Nantwich Town secured a valuable 3 points with a 2-1 away win at Mickleover Sports.

Two goals in six second half minutes earned the Dabbers all three points in Derbyshire.

August 26, 2017
Malbank School joy in Nantwich at ‘superb’ GCSE results

Malbank School joy in Nantwich at ‘superb’ GCSE results

GCSE students and staff at Malbank School and Sixth Form College celebrate “superb” results.

As well as receiving grades A* – G in most subjects, they received a grade from 9 – 1 in English and Maths.

August 24, 2017
Brine Leas celebrates GCSE success under new grading system

Brine Leas celebrates GCSE success under new grading system

Students and staff at Brine Leas in Nantwich are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results.

It’s the first set of results under the new style 9 to 1 grades.

August 24, 2017
A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich to reopen September 1

A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich to reopen September 1

Emergency repair work on the A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich is to be completed next week.

The road has been closed since July 19 after a major water mains failure flooded the road and washed parts away.

August 24, 2017
Crewe and Nantwich cancer patients treated faster than UK average

Crewe and Nantwich cancer patients treated faster than UK average

Patients in Crewe and Nantwich are being seen and treated for suspected cancer faster than the national average, latest NHS figures show.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital, has been named as one of the country’s leading Trusts in the proportion of cancer patients seen and treated in the expected time frames.

August 23, 2017
Nantwich milk firm achieves business success in Middle East

Nantwich milk firm achieves business success in Middle East

Nemi Dairy near Nantwich has achieved success by exporting fresh British milk to the Middle East.

The family-run business, based in Audlem, now has its products on the shelves of six hypermarkets.

August 23, 2017
Simon Byrne

Cheshire Police Chief Constable suspended amid misconduct allegations

The Chief Constable of Cheshire Police Simon Byrne has been suspended and faces allegations of gross misconduct, it emerged today.

The decision, by Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane, follows advice from the IPCC.

August 23, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band receives Baker Wynne & Wilson cash boost

Nantwich Concert Band receives Baker Wynne & Wilson cash boost

Nantwich Concert Band has received a cash boost to help buy new instruments in a bid to expand to new members.

The group were awarded a grant by Baker Wynne & Wilson estate agents, as part of the Nantwich firm £25,000 community pledge scheme.

August 22, 2017
California Blue to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall

California Blue to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall

Popular local band California Blue will make a welcome return to Nantwich Civic Hall after a sell-out show earlier this year.

Their latest performance will take place on Friday September 15 when the talented musicians will take their audience back down memory lane.

August 22, 2017
Number of hedgehogs admitted to Nantwich RSPCA set to spike at 400

Number of hedgehogs admitted to Nantwich RSPCA set to spike at 400

The number of hedgehogs admitted to an RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich is set to spike at 400, sparking an appeal by staff.

More than 375 of the spiky creatures have came into the care of Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in 2017 – an average of 12 a week.

August 22, 2017
David Keane

Cheshire Police Commissioner warning over substance attacks

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has warned criminals involved in corrosive substance attacks that they face tough action.

David Keane’s warning comes after a substance attack in Lymm, and a number of high profile cases in London and other parts of the UK.

August 22, 2017
Previous winner urges local firms to enter South Cheshire Chamber awards

Previous winner urges local firms to enter South Cheshire Chamber awards

A former winner of the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards has urged local firms to enter the 2017 awards.

The event, taking place at Crewe Hall on November 24, will celebrate the Chamber’s 21st anniversary of the awards.

August 21, 2017
Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College fail in merger bid

Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College fail in merger bid

Reaseheath College in Nantwich will not merge with North Shropshire College after they failed to secure Government funding for the move.

The colleges have been working together for over a year, sharing best practice and quality improvement projects.

August 21, 2017