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Young Nantwich cancer patient embarks on Ellen MacArthur adventure

Young Nantwich cancer patient embarks on Ellen MacArthur adventure

A young cancer patient from Nantwich took part in a four-day adventure with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Ed, 19, joined the trust to take part in sailing, canoeing, high ropes, cycling, archery and orienteering at the Essex Outdoors Centre in Bradwell.

April 19, 2016
Nantwich heroes honoured at Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards

Nantwich heroes honoured at Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards

Community heroes in Nantwich have been honoured at the Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards.

Thousands of nominations were received by residents voting for people in a number of categories.

April 18, 2016
Nantwich mum launches dance baby sling venture

Nantwich mum launches dance baby sling venture

A Nantwich mum ditched her teaching job to launch a new venture – inspired by her pregnancy!

Kate Barton, 34, came up with the idea of Dance Baby Sling when she was on her nine-month maternity leave as a performing arts teacher.

April 18, 2016
Nantwich councillor welcomes 20mph zone at Malbank School

Nantwich councillor welcomes 20mph zone at Malbank School

A Nantwich councillor has welcomed the introduction of a 20mph speed zone around Malbank School and Sixth Form College.

Cllr Arthur Moran said the new speed zones were long overdue – and now is pressing for double yellow lines to cure parking chaos there.

April 18, 2016
Volunteers spruce up Nantwich Aqueduct steps and rails

Volunteers spruce up Nantwich Aqueduct steps and rails

Volunteers have been busy sprucing up areas around the Nantwich Aqueduct.

Members of the Rotary Club of Nantwich and Nantwich Civic Society have been out painting fences and handrails at the Aqueduct Steps.

April 18, 2016
Nantwich Town star Kosylo honoured in Evo-Stik NPL awards

Nantwich Town star Kosylo honoured in Evo-Stik NPL awards

Nantwich Town star Matty Kosylo has scooped the Young Player of the Year at the Evo-Stik Northern Premier awards.

Dabbers winger Kosylo has tormented defences throughout the season, and drawn the attention of some league clubs.

April 18, 2016
Howard Worth scoops award from Chamber of Commerce

Howard Worth scoops award from Chamber of Commerce

Nantwich-based accountants and business advisors Howard Worth has scooped a top Cheshire award.

The company, based on Churchyardside, has received the Professional and Business Services award for 2016 from the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise.

April 15, 2016
Rogue traders and doorstep sellers hit by Cheshire Police crackdown

Rogue traders and doorstep sellers hit by Cheshire Police crackdown

Rogue traders and forceful doorstep sellers in South Cheshire have been targeted by police.

Cheshire Police and colleagues from agencies worked as part of Operation Rogue Trader.

April 15, 2016
Marston’s pub plan for land near business park by Nantwich bypass

Marston’s pub plan for land near business park by Nantwich bypass

A new Marston’s pub looks set to be built on a green field site next to Nantwich bypass.

Marston’s Inns & Taverns have revealed plans to build a pub-restaurant on land next to Alvaston Business Park by the A530-A51 bypass roundabout.

April 14, 2016
Cheshire East Cabinet member quits over events company row

Cheshire East Cabinet member quits over events company row

A senior councillor on Cheshire East has resigned over his involvement with an events company which went into liquidation.

Cllr Sam Gardner has tonight (April 14) stepped down with immediate effect as portfolio holder for leisure and open spaces.

April 14, 2016
LS Lowry sketch set to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

LS Lowry sketch set to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

A sketch by LS Lowry on a folded piece of tissue could sell for £10,000 at a Nantwich auction.

The six-inch square napkin drawing, probably scribbled in the café where he stopped for tea, will go under the hammer at Peter Wilson auctioneers.

April 13, 2016
Review: The 39 Steps, at Crewe Lyceum

Review: The 39 Steps, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Theatre goers are in for a treat at The Lyceum in Crewe watching the production “The 39 Steps”.

The show has arrived in South Cheshire this week as part of its national tour direct from London’s West End.

April 13, 2016
Nantwich teacher’s brain injury battle raises profile of HIP Cheshire

Nantwich teacher’s brain injury battle raises profile of HIP Cheshire

A former Chemistry teacher in Nantwich has told of his battle against a brain injury – to help raise awareness for Head Injured People group.

Ian Skaiffe revealed what he thought was ‘man flu’ left him fighting for his life with an abscess on his brain.

April 13, 2016