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Nantwich MP Edward Timpson receives apology over debt error

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson receives apology over debt error

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has received an apology for wrongly being named on a list of debtors.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) wrongly included Mr Timpson, Minister for Children and Families, on a published list.

September 12, 2015
Wistaston school parking problems tackled by new drop-off

Wistaston school parking problems tackled by new drop-off

Parents parking in and around Wistaston’s Berkeley Academy will have a new drop-off point for their children to help resolve parking problems.

The primary school has recently received planning approval from Cheshire East Council to replace its existing buildings.

September 12, 2015
Reaseheath College to stage Village SOS Mentor training

Reaseheath College to stage Village SOS Mentor training

More than 170 people across the UK have now volunteered as a Village SOS Mentor, with a training day set to take place at Reaseheath College, in Nantwich on September 16.

Mentors provide free advice as part of a campaign which aims to keep rural community projects alive and thriving.

September 11, 2015
Disabled Nantwich girl becomes Newlife Foundation circus star

Disabled Nantwich girl becomes Newlife Foundation circus star

A disabled Nantwich girl was head of the queue when Circus Starr rolled into Cheshire – thanks to the Newlife Foundation.

Mary Allen and her family were invited along to meet some of the acts in Macclesfield by the foundation.

September 11, 2015
Cheshire Blades FC hold family fun day in Willaston

Cheshire Blades FC hold family fun day in Willaston

Cheshire Blades FC held a family fun day at its base in Willaston, Nantwich.

The free event took place at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, off Crewe Road.

September 10, 2015
Nantwich Young Actors to run Frankenstein TYAFridays

Nantwich Young Actors to run Frankenstein TYAFridays

The Young Actors group in South Cheshire is launching TYAFridays in Nantwich – to create a Frankenstein!

The group will meet weekly at St Mary’s Parish Hall, Nantwich, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm during term time.

September 10, 2015
Tarporley pub among four targeted by criminals in one day

Tarporley pub among four targeted by criminals in one day

Criminals are targeting South Cheshire pubs after a spate of burglaries, including one in Tarporley.

A licensed premises on Tarporley Road was broken into in the early hours of Sunday September 6

September 9, 2015
Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

By Jonathan White
Families and youngsters enjoyed the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day.

The free event took place on their premises at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 9, 2015
Railway Hotel maintain 100% record in Crewe Regional premier league

Railway Hotel maintain 100% record in Crewe Regional premier league

Railway Hotel have the only 100% record in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

The Nantwich side secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at AFC Barkode, Matt Cope netting the only goal.

September 9, 2015
Nantwich Town youth team triumph in FA Youth Cup

Nantwich Town youth team triumph in FA Youth Cup

A crowd of more than 200 saw Nantwich Town youth team beat Padiham FC 2-1 in the first round of the FA Youth Cup.

The young Dabbers have now earned themselves a second round trip away to Colne.

September 9, 2015
Two Nantwich women launch refugee help groups

Two Nantwich women launch refugee help groups

Two Nantwich women have launched groups to collect donations across Cheshire for refugees in France and Europe.

Dionne Lennon and Shelley Keeble have been so moved by images of refugees fleeing terror and war from Syria, they have started groups to collect donations.

September 9, 2015
South Cheshire teen’s charity match raises funds for Bloodwise

South Cheshire teen’s charity match raises funds for Bloodwise

A charity football match organised by a teenager in memory of his uncle, raised £470 for Bloodwise charity.

The event featured an 11-a-side match between Aidan FC and Leukaemia FC at Cumberland sports ground in Crewe.

September 9, 2015
Fayrefield Foods team ride 170 miles for MRI scanner appeal

Fayrefield Foods team ride 170 miles for MRI scanner appeal

A saddle-sore team from Fayrefield Foods pedalled 170 miles around South Cheshire and raised £30,000 for the MRI scanner appeal.

The team, led by managing director Nick Hilton, cycled the Cheshire Cycle 70 Route in memory of a colleague.

September 9, 2015