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Ofsted dump Bunbury village school in special measures

Ofsted dump Bunbury village school in special measures

A village school near Nantwich has been placed in “special measures” by Ofsted amid concerns of pupil safety and behaviour.

The move, which has shocked staff and governors at Bunbury Aldersey C of E Primary, relates to safeguarding and pupil behaviour issues.

March 10, 2015
Nantwich market traders call for opening hours clampdown

Nantwich market traders call for opening hours clampdown

Market traders in Nantwich who pack up early are having a negative impact on the town, other stallholders claim.

Concerned traders attended a town council meeting to air fears that some are not adhering to opening hours – which could be turning customers away.

March 10, 2015
South Cheshire College students prepare for Red Nose Day

South Cheshire College students prepare for Red Nose Day

Crewe and Nantwich students will turn South Cheshire College into a sea of red in support of the Red Nose Day 2015 appeal.

The college is throwing its weight behind Comic Relief which takes place this Friday March 13.

March 10, 2015
Eddisbury MP Stephen O’Brien to quit and take UN job

Eddisbury MP Stephen O’Brien to quit and take UN job

Eddisbury Conservative MP Stephen O’Brien is to step down and take up a top job at the United Nations.

Mr O’Brien, who has represented the constituency which includes many villages around Nantwich since 1999, will be in charge of humanitarian affairs and emergency relief at the UN.

March 10, 2015
On-street parking blitz working, say Nantwich councillors

On-street parking blitz working, say Nantwich councillors

Nantwich Town Council’s pilot scheme for tackling on-street parking problems is having an impact, councillors claim.

They say the scheme, now in its fifth week, is resulting in fewer contraventions as people become more aware of where parking is illegal.

March 9, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich beaten 34-12 by league leaders Newport

Crewe & Nantwich beaten 34-12 by league leaders Newport

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC put up a fine battle against a star-studded Newport team who are running away with the Midlands 1 West division.

Newport included their recent signing Tertius Terblanche, who has played Currie Cup rugby in South Africa, on the bench at the Vagrants.

March 9, 2015
Man injured after car overturned in Nantwich

Man injured after car overturned in Nantwich

A man had to be cut free after his car crashed and overturned on London Road in Nantwich.

Two other people had managed to free themselves from the wreckage when fire crews, paramedics and the Air Ambulance Service arrived at the scene.

March 9, 2015
Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra to perform at Nantwich concert

Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra to perform at Nantwich concert

Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich this month to perform at the Mayor’s Charity Dance event.

The group, who have entertained at Royal Weddings, Command Performances and at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, and on the QE2, will be at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 27.

March 9, 2015
CAP Money Course to be held in Nantwich

CAP Money Course to be held in Nantwich

A free course is being staged in Nantwich to help families cope with financial problems.

The CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Money Course is designed to help people of all backgrounds take control of their finances.

March 9, 2015
Village roads included in highways investment schedule

Village roads included in highways investment schedule

Villagers and councillors in Willaston have welcomed re-surfacing plans on two key roads.

Wistaston Road and Wybunbury Road, two main routes through the village, will undergo work to repair potholes and uneven surfaces.

March 9, 2015
MP Edward Timpson to run London Marathon for MRI appeal

MP Edward Timpson to run London Marathon for MRI appeal

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson is to run the London Marathon to raise funds for Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner appeal.

The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families will be tackling the 26-mile challenge on Sunday April 26.

March 8, 2015
Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at Frickley Athletic

Nantwich Town earn vital 1-0 win at Frickley Athletic

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s revival under new boss Phil Parkinson continued un-checked with a fine 1-0 away win at Frickley Athletic.

It was the third victory in four games for the Dabbers since former skipper Parkinson returned the Weaver Stadium to take over as manager.

March 8, 2015
Review: Four comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Four comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Hall

A sell-out audience was treated to a night of side-splitting hilarity as four top comedians performed live at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Promoters of the Very Best in Stand Up continue to defy the odds by bringing in tremendous talent to a small town punching above its weight on the national comedy circuit.

March 7, 2015