Schools & Colleges

GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

Public and school transport services in South Cheshire were hit after GHA Coaches ceased trading.

The firm announced it had gone into administration last night (July 13) throwing many services into doubt.

July 14, 2016
Wainhomes plan for 104 homes in Nantwich back before council

Wainhomes plan for 104 homes in Nantwich back before council

A controversial plan to build more than 100 homes on land behind Brine Leas School in Nantwich goes back before councillors this week.

Wainhomes already has permission for around 40 homes on a parcel of land (pictured) accessed off Audlem Road after winning an appeal over original rejection in 2014.

July 11, 2016
Nantwich students celebrate awards at Reaseheath College

Nantwich students celebrate awards at Reaseheath College

Hundreds of students celebrated awards success at Reaseheath College in Nantwich this week.

The college’s annual awards ceremony hailed 1,235 FE students who have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills this year.

July 9, 2016
Nantwich students attend Battle of Somme memorial event

Nantwich students attend Battle of Somme memorial event

By Jonathan White
Young and old alike in Nantwich joined to remember those killed 100 years ago at the start of the Battle of the Somme.

Many attended official services, with some students honoured to attend the National Memorial Arboretum event.

July 4, 2016
Skoolzfest 2016 plays out to packed crowds in Nantwich

Skoolzfest 2016 plays out to packed crowds in Nantwich

Youngsters from 16 schools across Nantwich entertained packed crowds in the town at the annual Skoolzfest event.

Children sang their hearts out on a stage set up in the town square.

July 4, 2016
Nantwich officers grilled on radio by Brine Leas students

Nantwich officers grilled on radio by Brine Leas students

By Georgina Hardy
Two members of the Nantwich’s community police team were grilled by Brine Leas students during a visit to the town’s radio station.

PCs Matt Stonier and Marc Harley called in to RedShift Radio on London Road for the start of a monthly show aimed at connecting with the community.

July 2, 2016
Nantwich braced for annual Skoolzfest event

Nantwich braced for annual Skoolzfest event

Nantwich is set to be packed out when it stages the annual fete and Skoolzfest tomorrow (July 2).

The event is a joint initiative between Nantwich Education Partnership which embraces the local schools, and St Mary’s Church.

July 1, 2016
Nantwich schools warn of closure over NUT strike action

Nantwich schools warn of closure over NUT strike action

The headteacher of a Nantwich academy has warned the school may have to shut if teachers walk out on strike.

Andrew Cliffe, head of Brine Leas School on Audlem Road, has written to parents of the 1,000+ students as strike action looms on July 5.

June 28, 2016
Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students enjoyed success at the Royal Cheshire County Show.

Reaseheath College agriculture students competed in cattle and pig showing classes, winning a series of awards.

June 27, 2016
Inbetweeners star Simon Bird to honour Crewe and Nantwich students

Inbetweeners star Simon Bird to honour Crewe and Nantwich students

Inbetweeners star Simon Bird will be in town when he honours Crewe and Nantwich college students at an awards event.

Bird will be guest of honour at South Cheshire College Student Awards night to celebrate student success.

June 26, 2016
Former Malbank pupil launches photo app with Apple

Former Malbank pupil launches photo app with Apple

A photo-sharing app designed by a former Malbank School pupil, has been launched by tech giant Apple.

Serag Amlesh, who also studied ICT at South Cheshire College, has seen his new app hit the world’s biggest app stores.

June 25, 2016
Art students from Brine Leas show off their talents

Art students from Brine Leas show off their talents

Talented Nantwich art and design students have been showing off their creative side at Brine Leas School.

The Art and DT Exhibition was an evening hosted by the Creative Arts and Technology departments to celebrate students’ talents.

June 21, 2016
Self-defence scheme for youngsters launched in South Cheshire

Self-defence scheme for youngsters launched in South Cheshire

A national-self defence initiative for children has been launched across South Cheshire, reaching over 200 children.

The MANTIS (Manage Any Nasty Trouble in Society) programme prepares children to defend themselves in difficult situations to keep them safe from violence.

June 12, 2016