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Cheshire dance stars AJ and Chloe compete in Europe

Cheshire dance stars AJ and Chloe compete in Europe

By Kirsty Rollings
South Cheshire dancing stars AJ and Chloe are to perform in the biggest Youth Latin competition in Europe.

Former Brine Leas student AJ, 20, and 19-year-old Chloe began dancing together over eight years ago, having wowed crowds across the world since with their slick moves.

April 2, 2015
New Nantwich car park by River Weaver viable, say councillors

New Nantwich car park by River Weaver viable, say councillors

A new car park on the River Weaver flood plain in Nantwich could work, councillors say.

The town council has looked at different sites amid plans to build more parking space for Nantwich town centre visitors.

April 2, 2015
South Cheshire legal firm raises £1,900 for Comic Relief

South Cheshire legal firm raises £1,900 for Comic Relief

Staff at a South Cheshire legal firm raised almost £2,000 for Comic Relief.

Employees at Crystal Legal Services in Crewe performed all manner of activities for the cause.

April 2, 2015
UKIP’s Brian Silvester fights for Willaston and Rope seats

UKIP’s Brian Silvester fights for Willaston and Rope seats

Willaston and Rope Councillor Brian Silvester has been selected as candidate for the ward in Cheshire East Council elections on May 7.

Cllr Silvester has also been nominated for election to Rope Parish Council, with elections on the same day.

April 2, 2015
Yew Tree Inn to stage Easter beer and music weekend

Yew Tree Inn to stage Easter beer and music weekend

The award-winning Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, near Nantwich, is staging an Easter weekend of beer and music.

Pub licensee Jon Cox has combed the land to gather an array of 20 cask and craft keg ales alongside top live music and culinary specials.

April 1, 2015
Nantwich Pool users worse off over parking fee anomaly

Nantwich Pool users worse off over parking fee anomaly

Nantwich Pool users are worse off than swimmers across Cheshire East – because of a car parking anomaly.

Now a town councillor is pushing for Cheshire East Council and leisure bosses to redress the balance.

April 1, 2015
trCreative agency is latest Nantwich Food Festival backer

trCreative agency is latest Nantwich Food Festival backer

An award-winning digital and design agency in Nantwich is to be one of the key backers behind the 2015 Nantwich Food Festival.

trCreative, run by Lynsey Edwards, has signed up as a main sponsor for the event which attracts tens of thousands of people to the town in early September.

April 1, 2015
Council backs Nantwich headteachers over 18-rated video games letter

Council backs Nantwich headteachers over 18-rated video games letter

Council bosses have defended Nantwich headteachers for issuing a warning letter to parents about children playing 18-rated computer games.

The letter, sent by Nantwich Education Partnership, tells parents that they could be reported to police or social services if pupils reveal they are allowed to play adult-rated games.

April 1, 2015
Deaf Nantwich man takes on DWP in £20k landmark case

Deaf Nantwich man takes on DWP in £20k landmark case

A deaf Nantwich man could be in line for a £20,000 payout after taking a Government department to tribunal over his benefits rights.

Steven Mifsud, of St Lawrence Court, looks set to receive up to four years of payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after a long-running legal battle.

March 31, 2015
Nantwich Partnership unveils future town projects

Nantwich Partnership unveils future town projects

The chairman of the Nantwich Partnership has hailed the “teamwork” which has secured a £1 million investment in the town centre.

Now Jeff Stubbs has unveiled future projects being identified around the town.

March 31, 2015
Tarporley High School head chosen as National Leader

Tarporley High School head chosen as National Leader

The headteacher and staff at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have been selected for a top role supporting schools in challenging circumstances.

Sarah Lee is one of 137 headteachers to be appointed to the role of National Leader of Education (NLE) in the latest recruitment round.

March 31, 2015
Phil Parkinson hails Nantwich Town winner PJ Hudson

Phil Parkinson hails Nantwich Town winner PJ Hudson

By Richard Scott
Phil Parkinson said match-winner PJ Hudson had “toyed” with his emotions in the seconds before hitting the crucial goal against Belper.

Nantwich Town’s 2-1 victory over the bottom club kept the Dabbers just above the relegation zone in Evo-Stik Premier Division.

March 31, 2015
Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads

Strong winds blow down trees across Cheshire roads

Drivers across South Cheshire are being warned after strong winds overnight blew down a number of trees.

Some rural roads are blocked, including this one near Beeston.

March 31, 2015