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Wistaston Scout hut to be demolished for new £200,000 venue

Wistaston Scout hut to be demolished for new £200,000 venue

By Jonathan White
The 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout group hut at Bluebell Wood is set to close for the final time this weekend.

The hut on Elm Close will host its last visit day is Easter Saturday March 26, before it is demolished next month.

March 24, 2016
New Bank Stage to feature in this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival

New Bank Stage to feature in this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival

This year’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival features a new stage featuring a host of live bands during the five-day event.

The festival, now in its 20th year, takes places across Nantwich this Easter starting today (March 24) to Easter Monday March 28.

March 24, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up returns for April 1 date in Nantwich

Very Best in Stand Up returns for April 1 date in Nantwich

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday April 1.

Four more top acts from the cream of the international stand up circuit will be live to entertain comedy fans across South Cheshire.

March 23, 2016
Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

By Jonathan White
Wistaston teenager George Raiswell helped to raise vital Sport Relief funds after organising a tennis contest at his local club.

George, a member of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club on Church Lane, staged a round-robin format doubles tennis event and a fund-raising raffle for UK charity.

March 23, 2016

Space Academy – Kids Holiday Club Nantwich

Join in the fun with us at Space Academy Kids Club this April (4th-8th) as we discover how God helped Daniel and his friends as they tried to live for him in a foreign land that was so different it was like being on another planet! FUN, GAMES, CRAFT, PUPPETS, MUSIC,DRAMA, PRIZES, DANCE, FRIENDS! Space Academy is for primary aged[Read More…]

March 23, 2016
Community Orchard flourishes on Nantwich Riverside

Community Orchard flourishes on Nantwich Riverside

Green-fingered students are helping to expand a community orchard in Nantwich.

The orchard is located on Nantwich Riverside behind Shrewbridge Road, by the side of the path to Queens Drive which crosses over the River Weaver.

March 23, 2016
Nantwich Town to stage FA Vase victory 10-year reunion in May

Nantwich Town to stage FA Vase victory 10-year reunion in May

Nantwich Town fans can reminisce about the club’s famous FA Vase triumph 10 years ago at a special reunion event.

The Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association has organised the event for Friday May 6.

March 23, 2016
Nantwich Children’s Centre ‘closure’ could land Cheshire East with clawback bill

Nantwich Children’s Centre ‘closure’ could land Cheshire East with clawback bill

Campaigners fighting Cheshire East Council plans to close Nantwich children’s centre, claim the authority could face a big bill from the Government.

Cheshire East wants to de-designate the centre on Dog Lane in Nantwich and run it as a mobile service, as part of a measure to save £500,000 a year.

March 22, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital win over relegated rivals Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital win over relegated rivals Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earned a massive 28-27 victory over Leek to move clear of the drop zone and relegate their opponents.

Leek needed to win to drag their hosts back into a Midlands West 1 relegation dogfight with three games left.

March 22, 2016
Nantwich woman Sarah Boycott lands senior job at Cheshire Police

Nantwich woman Sarah Boycott lands senior job at Cheshire Police

A Nantwich woman has returned to Cheshire Police to take the reins as the new Assistant Chief Constable.

Sarah Boycott has been an officer with the Constabulary for the past 24 years, working her way from the rank of Constable up to Chief Superintendent.

March 22, 2016
Cheshire East “disappointed” as appeal allows Moorfields housing scheme

Cheshire East “disappointed” as appeal allows Moorfields housing scheme

Cheshire East Council chiefs say they are “disappointed” after the Court of Appeal allowed a controversial 146-home development in Willaston.

Richborough Estates was given the go ahead in August last year following a public inquiry into the application on land off Moorfields.

March 21, 2016
Hack Green nuclear bunker to stage “The Soviet Threat” event

Hack Green nuclear bunker to stage “The Soviet Threat” event

Nantwich’s Hack Green nuclear bunker will be taking visitors back to the Cold War this Easter.

The Soviet Threat is advancing on the secret bunker March 26-27.

March 21, 2016
Nantwich soprano helps save motorcyclist’s life after first aid course

Nantwich soprano helps save motorcyclist’s life after first aid course

A Nantwich soprano is singing the praises of first aid experts – after she saved the life of a motorcyclist in a road smash.

Jess Thayer used her training from St John Ambulance in a real emergency when she came across the accident just days after she completed her course.

March 21, 2016