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£218,000 lottery grant to fund Community Agents in Nantwich villages

£218,000 lottery grant to fund Community Agents in Nantwich villages

Cheshire Community Action has been awarded £218,000 over three years to provide more Community Agents for rural villages around Nantwich.

The Community Agent schemes aims to help those who don’t live near a town centre and find it hard to access services or the internet.

February 1, 2015
Winslade goal not enough as Nantwich Town lost at Ashton United

Winslade goal not enough as Nantwich Town lost at Ashton United

By Daniel Curtis
A superb team goal was not enough for Nantwich Town who slipped to a 3-1 defeat away at promotion chasing Ashton United.

Mark Winslade capped off a great passing move to tap the Dabbers in front.

February 1, 2015
£300,000 project to help sex abuse victims in South Cheshire

£300,000 project to help sex abuse victims in South Cheshire

Victims of sex crimes in Nantwich will get improved support after a £300,000 police contract was awarded to The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) for Cheshire.

The centre helps survivors of sexual abuse, whether or not they report the crime to the police, in recent and old cases.

January 31, 2015
Leighton Hospital consultant to cycle to Paris in aid of scanner appeal

Leighton Hospital consultant to cycle to Paris in aid of scanner appeal

A consultant at Leighton Hospital is swapping patients for pedals – to cycle to Paris in aid of the scanner appeal.

Dr Iftikhar, a Consultant Radiologist for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will be participating in the London to Paris Charity Cycle Challenge from July 22-26.

January 31, 2015
Preview: Nantwich Town travel to face Ashton United

Preview: Nantwich Town travel to face Ashton United

Nantwich Town visit Ashton United in the Northern Premier League hoping for three points to climb away from the relegation zone.

Danny Johnson’s men are 18th after being held 0-0 against fellow strugglers Trafford FC at the Weaver Stadium last weekend.

January 30, 2015
Cheshire East Council raps Scottish Power over Nantwich roadworks disruption

Cheshire East Council raps Scottish Power over Nantwich roadworks disruption

Scottish Power has suspended works on London Road in Nantwich after complaints about traffic control and parked vehicles.

The works began this week as part of a £3.9 million project by SP Energy Networks to upgrade supplies to Nantwich and Stapeley.

January 30, 2015
Nantwich headteacher issues feeder school warning over intake numbers

Nantwich headteacher issues feeder school warning over intake numbers

A headteacher in Nantwich has warned that feeder school pupils may not be guaranteed a place in future because of pressure on admission numbers.

Andrew Cliffe, who runs Brine Leas Academy, is having to raise their normal year 7 entry figure of 215 to 240 – resulting in two extra classes.

January 29, 2015
Police warn drivers over Nantwich level crossing dangers

Police warn drivers over Nantwich level crossing dangers

Police are warning drivers in Nantwich over the dangers of railway crossings after taking this picture.

Roadworks on London Road near Hospital Street are causing traffic to back up all the way to the level crossing.

January 29, 2015
Another plan for 175 homes in Willaston sparks backlash

Another plan for 175 homes in Willaston sparks backlash

Residents in Willaston are being urged to join the fight against new plans to build another 300 homes in the village.

Stretton Willaston Ltd has submitted the latest one – a bid to build 175 houses on land between Park Road and the railway line.

January 29, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club scoop Sportshall Final titles

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club scoop Sportshall Final titles

Young athletes from across Crewe and Nantwich are celebrating after scooping four out of six titles in the North West Sportshall Finals.

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club triumphed in all three age groups, beating off stuff competition from the region’s best clubs.

January 29, 2015
Lorries crash on M6 in Cheshire causing long delays

Lorries crash on M6 in Cheshire causing long delays

Two lorries and a car crashed on the M6 in Cheshire, closing the motorway and sparking massive delays.

Police say the accident happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions 19 and 18.

January 28, 2015
Striding the Sandstone to raise Cancer Research funds

Striding the Sandstone to raise Cancer Research funds

Two South Cheshire friends have been putting their best foot forward organising the ‘Striding the Sandstone sponsored walk.

David Rowlands and Roy Williamson are staging the event in March to raise money for Crewe and Nantwich Cancer Research UK committee.

January 28, 2015
Stunned rail passengers watch train staff rowing on Nantwich platform

Stunned rail passengers watch train staff rowing on Nantwich platform

Furious rail passengers were left seething when their train was delayed – after the driver appeared to leave his conductor stranded at Nantwich station.

Passengers say the 4.17pm service from Nantwich to Whitchurch had to reverse back to Nantwich station.

January 28, 2015