Archive for July, 2018

Hundreds visit Nantwich Societies Spectacular on town square

Hundreds visit Nantwich Societies Spectacular on town square

By Jonathan White
Visitors packed in to Nantwich town square for the popular Societies Spectacular event today (July 21).

Local groups and societies opened up stalls to promote what they do to a large audience in an event organised by Nantwich Town Council.

July 21, 2018
Cheshire Wildlife Trust wins extra funding in HS2 Phase 2a battle

Cheshire Wildlife Trust wins extra funding in HS2 Phase 2a battle

Cheshire Wildlife Trust says it has secured more funding to secure landscaping and ecology work when the HS2 rail line is built through South Cheshire.

Members of the trust say they have “received assurances” from the company that their concerns have been taken on-board for Phase 2a of the work.

July 21, 2018
Nantwich Town beaten 2-0 in pre-season match at Alsager Town

Nantwich Town beaten 2-0 in pre-season match at Alsager Town

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town suffered a defeat in their latest pre-season encounter away at Alsager Town.

The Dabbers took a less experienced “Nantwich Town XI” to Alsager for the game at the Wood Park Stadium on Thursday night.

July 21, 2018
Nantwich Museum to honour Norma Simpson at coffee morning

Nantwich Museum to honour Norma Simpson at coffee morning

Nantwich Museum will honour the memory of town councillor Norma Simpson at a special coffee morning next week.

The event will be held in honour of the late Cllr Simpson, who served on the council since 2007 until her death earlier this month.

July 20, 2018
Shavington businesswoman shortlisted for two regional awards

Shavington businesswoman shortlisted for two regional awards

A Shavington businesswoman is in line for two top regional awards for her pioneering website which helps those with mental health conditions.

Kate Carney’s work on YouinMind.org, a mental health platform for Cheshire which helps people find local and online support, has seen her shortlisted in two awards.

July 20, 2018
Former Cheshire East Council officer says tribunal “took its toll” on health

Former Cheshire East Council officer says tribunal “took its toll” on health

By Stephen Topping
A former HR officer who lost her employment tribunal case against Cheshire East Council says she will now rebuild her mental and physical health after a demanding 18 months.

Sue Wallace, of Connah’s Quay, claimed the local authority had unfairly dismissed her in December 2016 because she attempted to highlight a failure to pay the minimum wage to staff who worked ‘sleep-in shifts’ through the whistleblowing process.

July 20, 2018
Wistaston student scoops honour from Diabetes UK for fund-raising effort

Wistaston student scoops honour from Diabetes UK for fund-raising effort

A Malbank student from Wistaston has received an award from Diabetes UK after raising funds to support vital research.

Emma Horne, 16, received the ‘Young Person’s Outstanding Contribution Award’ during a service at St Mary’s Wistaston.

July 19, 2018
Cheshire Chief Constable Darren Martland

Crime rises in Cheshire by more than 32%, latest ONS figures show

Crime in Cheshire has risen by more than 32% – a staggering 21,593 offences – according to Office of National Statistics figures

The latest figures released today compares crime recorded between April 2016 and March 2017 with April 2017 and March 2018.

July 19, 2018
Nantwich Triathlon to raise funds for Everybody Knows Somebody appeal

Nantwich Triathlon to raise funds for Everybody Knows Somebody appeal

This year’s North West Triathlon in Nantwich will help raise vital funds for a dementia appeal.

The event, held at Nantwich Swimming Pool and Barony Park, will be donating to the Everybody Knows Somebody appeal run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

July 19, 2018
South Cheshire paedophile groomed girl while waiting sentence for child sex offences

South Cheshire paedophile groomed girl while waiting sentence for child sex offences

A 57-year-old South Cheshire paedophile who drove to Bradford to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex as he awaited sentencing for other child sex offences, has been jailed.

Ian Robinson, formally of Stanier Close, Crewe, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison yesterday (July 18).

July 19, 2018
Nantwich Police seize vehicles and illegal fuel in rural A49 operation

Nantwich Police seize vehicles and illegal fuel in rural A49 operation

Nantwich Police have hailed an operation targeting rural crime along the A49 corridor a big success.

Operation Tractor saw 10 vehicles taken off the road, red diesel seized and enforcement tickets issued for motoring offences.

July 18, 2018
Nantwich schools raise more than £800 for hospital dementia appeal

Nantwich schools raise more than £800 for hospital dementia appeal

Primary schools across Nantwich have raised more than £800 for a hospital dementia appeal as part of a school project.

Ten primary schools were involved in a Business Enterprise project organised by the Nantwich Education Partnership.

July 18, 2018
Historic Marbury pub The Swan re-opens after major restoration

Historic Marbury pub The Swan re-opens after major restoration

An historic pub in picturesque Marbury near Wrenbury has re-opened after a major restoration project.

The Swan has been restored and refurbished by Jeremy Brunning, the founder of Brunning & Price pub group but now a private operator.

July 18, 2018