By Jonathan White
Hardy athletes battled strong winds and rain to compete in the Cheshire Triathlon in Nantwich, writes Jonathan White.
Hundreds took part in a 200 or 500m swim in the outdoor brine pool, a 20km bike ride, and finishing with a 2.5km or 5km run around Barony Park.
A Nantwich Town councillor has been made new leader of Cheshire East Council’s Independent group.
Cllr Arthur Moran, who represents Nantwich North and West, takes over as leader after previously leader Brendan Murphy lost his seat in the elections.
The second Alzheimers 100 charity cycle ride will take place in Nantwich on June 7.
More than 200 cyclists will take part in a 25, 50 or 100 mile ride around the South Cheshire countryside in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
A South Cheshire firm which lends money to small businesses, has expanded its team.
Tarporley-based Creative Capital, an independent provider of short-term finance, has appointed Ken Frackleton as credit controller.
A Baby and Children’s Market event is taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall on June 13.
The community market is organised by Cheeki Monkeys, and aims to offer families a chance to buy or sell used baby and children’s items.
By Jonathan White
A Willaston man has completed an unusual walk for charity.
Tony Mason, 65, followed the route of a London Underground Tube line – but above ground – on May 9 this year.
By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has completed the signing of centre half powerhouse Darren Thornton from Curzon Ashton.
Thornton’s impressive defensive displays last season helped Curzon Ashton gain promotion to the Conference North from Evo-Stik Premier Division.
All pensioners aged 85 or over in Nantwich could automatically be enrolled on the Blue Badge disabled persons’ parking scheme.
The new policy, revealed by Cheshire East Council, is being considered as they lobby ministers to amend current legislation.
The final “Very Best In Stand Up” live comedy show will take place in Nantwich on June 5.
And promoters have again lined up four top class comedians to help the season go out in style.
Nantwich Town has been forced to cancel community football sessions, blaming “intimidating” Travellers who set up camp on land next to the Weaver Stadium.
Club chiefs say the behaviour of teenagers among the Traveller families forced them to abandon sessions on Thursday and cancel the weekend session.
The maternity service at Leighton Hospital has been awarded a top rating by UNICEF and the World Health Organisation.
It follows a two-day assessment of the unit, and its neonatal and paediatric services.
Nine Nantwich Seals swimmers made a big splash when they clocked up 34 personal bests at an event in Wales.
John Crawford, Max Austin, Tom Hales, Josh Stubbs, Mattie Currie, Cam Thomson, Harvey Zwijnen, Katie Woodbridge and Becky Moston all took part in the Llandudno gala.
By Kirsty Rollings
Nantwich will host the annual Cheshire Triathlon on Sunday, with hundreds of participants expected to take part.
The annual event, which is aimed at all fitness levels and abilities, offers different intensity levels in races, including a fun race.
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