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Forlorn Fragments exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Forlorn Fragments exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Art exhibition Forlorn Fragments by Marguerite Turner has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which focuses on heritage remains in the UK and abroad, is held in the Your Space Gallery at Pillory Street venue until May 6.

March 10, 2017
Man injured in flat fire in Nantwich

Man injured in flat fire in Nantwich

A man was treated for smoke inhalation after a flat fire in Nantwich.

Fire crews were called out to the blaze on Jubilee Gardens, Nantwich, shortly before 6pm last night (March 9).

March 10, 2017
Councillors fear Nantwich roundabouts sponsor plan poses danger to drivers

Councillors fear Nantwich roundabouts sponsor plan poses danger to drivers

An authority’s plan to cash-in on advertising space on Nantwich roundabouts could pose a danger to drivers, councillors have warned.

ANSA, Cheshire East Council’s environmental services arm, wants to offer sponsorship signs on three roundabouts on major routes in and out of the town.

March 9, 2017
Nantwich councillors welcome Mobile Children’s Centre for rural areas

Nantwich councillors welcome Mobile Children’s Centre for rural areas

A new mobile children’s centre soon to be unveiled in Nantwich and nearby villages, has been welcomed by town councillors.

The Cheshire East Council service is embarking on a tour of the area, with the aim of gathering views from the public on the facility.

March 9, 2017
Nantwich residents rise to challenge at Great British spring clean

Nantwich residents rise to challenge at Great British spring clean

Litter pickers and Cub Scouts teamed up to give Nantwich a spring clean as part of a national Keep Britain Tidy campaign.

Volunteers with Nantwich Litter Group were joined by 7th South West Cheshire Millfields Cub Scouts for the event.

March 8, 2017
Nantwich pupils gain top football tips from young Crewe Alexandra stars

Nantwich pupils gain top football tips from young Crewe Alexandra stars

Sporty pupils from a Nantwich school gained top tips from the future stars of Crewe Alexandra FC at a football tournament.

Millfields Primary youngsters were part of the tournament which formed an assessment for Crewe Alex apprentices studying BTECs at Reaseheath College.

March 8, 2017

New Spraying Service Launched

Dave King has started up this business, based in Audlem. This is his description of the service he offers. Everyone has heard of painting and decorating along with the traditional methods of applying paint i.e. with brushes and rollers. There is a (not so) new kid on the block and that is the application of paint, using spraying technology and[Read More…]

March 8, 2017
Nantwich Town secure 3-2 away win at strugglers Skelmersdale Utd

Nantwich Town secure 3-2 away win at strugglers Skelmersdale Utd

Nantwich Town made it 11 league games unbeaten as they held off a determined Skelmersdale United to win 3-2 at Stormy Corner.

The Dabbers had to battle hard as the bottom club pushed them all the way.

March 8, 2017
Review: First Hippo on The Moon, Crewe Lyceum

Review: First Hippo on The Moon, Crewe Lyceum

Written by David Walliams and produced by Les Petits Theatre Company, ‘The First Hippo on The Moon’ delighted its young audience at Crewe Lyceum.

The hour-long show is designed for fans of the picture book and tells the story of Sheila, a hippo with big dreams about going to the moon.

March 7, 2017
Nantwich firm Barringtons launch new Payroll service for businesses

Nantwich firm Barringtons launch new Payroll service for businesses

Nantwich firm Barringtons Chartered Accountants has launched a new Payroll service to help businesses cope with pension reforms and HMRC changes.

The company, on Beam Heath Way, has restructured so newly-introduced Payroll Administrators can act as a point of contact for businesses and ensure they remain compliant with latest legislation.

March 7, 2017
Brine Leas and Nantwich Town team up for new club video

Brine Leas and Nantwich Town team up for new club video

Brine Leas School pupils have struck the right chord with Nantwich Town players – by helping to produce the club’s new music video.

The school’s R&B band have recorded and performed the supporters’ anthem “Glad all Over” as Nantwich Town’s new soundtrack.

March 7, 2017
Nantwich lane flooded for months without repairs, say residents

Nantwich lane flooded for months without repairs, say residents

Residents in Wrenbury are demanding action on a road that has been flooded for months, causing problems for emergency services and other users.

Flood waters have plagued the junction of Pinsley Green Road and Station Road since the turn of the year.

March 7, 2017
Laura Smith, organiser, with protestors

Second South Cheshire protest against NFF school funding cuts planned

Campaigners in South Cheshire are planning a second protest against the proposed National Funding Formula which could see budget cuts in schools.

Hundreds of families gathered in Nantwich town square a week ago to voice their anger at the NFF which could see local schools more than 3% worse off.

March 6, 2017