Archive for March, 2019

Second senior officer to leave Leighton Hospital

Second senior officer to leave Leighton Hospital

By Stephen Topping
A second senior officer is to leave Leighton Hospital to take a role at Royal Stoke this year.

Mark Oldham, director of finance and strategic planning at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is due to become chief finance officer at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

March 5, 2019
South Cheshire digital agency celebrates Clutch award

South Cheshire digital agency celebrates Clutch award

Staff at a digital agency in Crewe are celebrating being named as a leading UK Creative & Design Agency by Clutch.

The team at CSI Media, on Crewe Business Park, was established in 1998 by father, son and best-friend.

March 5, 2019
Pro-hunt campaigners blast Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner

Pro-hunt campaigners blast Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Attempts to make sure hunts in Cheshire are planned and conducted lawfully have been labelled a “ridiculous waste of money” by pro-hunting campaigners.

The Countryside Alliance has accused David Keane, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), of having an ‘obsession with hunting’ and called on him to spend his force’s resources on tackling “real crime” instead.

March 5, 2019
Grieving Nantwich man to tackle three marathons in aid CRY charity

Grieving Nantwich man to tackle three marathons in aid CRY charity

Nantwich man Simon Richardson has suffered more bereavement in the last three years than most do in a lifetime.

But now he’s fighting back by tackling three Marathons to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

March 4, 2019
Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday (March 5).

Pancakes and refreshments will be served in the Millennium Gallery from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

March 4, 2019

Nantwich Ladies Social Club

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March 4, 2019
South Cheshire man handed Criminal Behaviour Order for string of offences

South Cheshire man handed Criminal Behaviour Order for string of offences

A Crewe man known locally as “Spider” has been handed a criminal behaviour order after being convicted of a string of offences.

Paul Whyte, of no fixed abode, was handed the three-year banning order at South Cheshire Magistrates Court, forbidding him from large areas of the town.

March 4, 2019
Flat fire in Nantwich leaves one person in hospital

Flat fire in Nantwich leaves one person in hospital

A flat fire in Baronia Place, Nantwich has left one person in hospital.

The blaze broke out shortly after 5pm yesterday (Sunday March 3)

March 4, 2019
Cheerbrook in Nantwich sizzles after sausages shortlisted in Cheshire competition

Cheerbrook in Nantwich sizzles after sausages shortlisted in Cheshire competition

Cheerbrook in Nantwich is among the finalists for the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival Sausage competition.

The annual event, in its 12th year, attracted butchers across Cheshire, Wirral and North Wales entering in both the Traditional Pork Sausage category and the Flavoured Sausage.

March 4, 2019
Crewe Sunday League champions Square One win again as chasing pack falter

Crewe Sunday League champions Square One win again as chasing pack falter

Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division champions Square One came back from 1-0 down at half time to win 3-1 against White Lion FL.

Russ Schofield had given White Lion FL the lead before second half goals from Josh Wynne, Shane Herron and Dean Wheatley saw Square One home.

March 3, 2019
Hundreds flock to lambing weekend at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Hundreds flock to lambing weekend at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Hundreds of local families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich this weekend to welcome the first lambs of the season.

The lambing weekends have been a major draw to the college over the past 23 years.

March 3, 2019

Wildlife Talk – Chester Zoo, UK Conservation

Wednesday 20th March, 8pm Chester Zoo – Doing Conservation in the UK Too! An illustrated talk by Sarah Bird, Chester Zoo’s Biodiversity Officer, about the work being done by the Zoo for the conservation of UK Species. At the Methodist Church, Hospital St, Nantwich CW5 5RP £3.00 per person, including refreshments, open to all Cheshire Wildlife Trust South Group

March 3, 2019
Ricardo Fuller helps fire Nantwich Town to 4-2 win over Stalybridge

Ricardo Fuller helps fire Nantwich Town to 4-2 win over Stalybridge

Former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller bagged his first Nantwich Town goal as he helped them to a vital victory over Stalybridge.

The Dabbers’ 4-2 win tightened their hold on a play-off place and maintained their outside chance of the automatic promotion spot.

March 3, 2019