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Cash boost for young people in care in South Cheshire

Cash boost for young people in care in South Cheshire

Vulnerable young people in care in Crewe and Nantwich will get life-changing support thanks to £450,000 in new funding.

The Children’s Society has secured the money from the Department for Education to roll out Care To Be Different.

June 15, 2015
Nantwich and Crewe youngsters enjoy tag rugby festival

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters enjoy tag rugby festival

Primary school youngsters from Nantwich and Crewe tackled rugby head on in a tag rugby festival at South Cheshire College.

Pupils from 13 primary schools across the area battled it out in an A team competition which aimed to introduce tag rugby to boys and girls at a young age.

June 13, 2015
Cheshire resident wins Pageant of Power photo contest

Cheshire resident wins Pageant of Power photo contest

Cheshire resident Karl Gaskin has won the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) photography competition for 2015.

The winning shot of the BAC Mono was taken by Karl at CPOP 2014 during his first visit to the event.

June 13, 2015
Nantwich Town new boy Matt Bell says joining was “easy choice”

Nantwich Town new boy Matt Bell says joining was “easy choice”

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s new signing Matt Bell believes joining the Dabbers was an easy choice for him to make.

The former Mansfield, Leek and Kidsgrove Athletic midfielder said he was instantly sold by what the club is trying to achieve.

June 13, 2015
New Miss Cheshire wows judges with eco ‘newspaper’ dress

New Miss Cheshire wows judges with eco ‘newspaper’ dress

A South Cheshire teenager has reached the Miss England finals in 2015 – after wowing judges with her eco-dress!

Natasha Hemmings, 19, won the Miss Cheshire finals – the first time the title has been held by someone from Crewe and Nantwich.

June 13, 2015
The Nursery in Wistaston to stage open day

The Nursery in Wistaston to stage open day

A nursery in Wistaston is staging an open day to celebrate its 20th year.

The Nursery, at Huntsbank Farm, Crewe Road, will open its doors from 10am to 2pm on Saturday June 20.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Cycling Group to tackle one-day charity ride to London

Nantwich Cycling Group to tackle one-day charity ride to London

Members of Nantwich Cycling Group will be in the hot seat when they tackle a 200-mile Nantwich to London ride for charity – in just one day!

The keen cyclists will be pedalling down to the capital on July 3 in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity MRI Scanner Appeal.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Two young siblings who train in Nantwich have been crowned among the UK’s best – at a national Thai Boxing championship.

Maddie Rowlands, aged 7, and her six-year-old brother Caleb tasted success at the WKA Championships.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich artist to feature at Bailey Arts exhibition

Nantwich artist to feature at Bailey Arts exhibition

A Nantwich artist is to have her work displayed at a new exhibition in a nearby gallery.

Sally Huntington’s latest work, inspired by her Nantwich roots, will enjoy its debut public showing at Bailey Arts, Dagfields Farm, Walgherton.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich fireman picks up long service medal

Nantwich fireman picks up long service medal

A Nantwich fireman has picked up his long service award after more than 20 years in the service.

Kevin Smith, 56, started his career as a retained firefighter in 1994.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Police shake-up defended as officers are armed with tablets

Nantwich Police shake-up defended as officers are armed with tablets

Cheshire Police chiefs have defended a radical new shake-up which will see Nantwich officers working from Crewe – by arming them with tablets!

We revealed how Nantwich’s Neighbourhood Policing Unit (NPU) is to be absorbed into a larger Local Policing Unit (LPU) from July 6.

June 10, 2015
Everybody Sport and Recreation launches apprenticeship scheme

Everybody Sport and Recreation launches apprenticeship scheme

Everybody Sport and Recreation is offering 10 apprenticeships to kick-start careers in leisure.

The Cheshire East trust, which was formed in May last year, hopes the roles will provide job training and qualifications for those trying to get in to the leisure industry.

June 9, 2015
Tarporley school magazine in line for national award

Tarporley school magazine in line for national award

A school magazine produced by Tarporley students has been shortlisted for a national award.

Tarporley Sixth Form’s magazine, called ‘Term’, has been nominated for the ‘Shine’ National School Media Awards.

June 9, 2015