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33 arrested in Cheshire as part of Operation Hatay

33 arrested in Cheshire as part of Operation Hatay

More than 30 offenders across Cheshire have been arrested in the first day of Operation Hatay.

The operation, which runs up to Christmas Eve, aims to crackdown on offenders wanted by police and the courts.

December 18, 2014
Tarporley High Christmas jumpers raise money for children

Tarporley High Christmas jumpers raise money for children

Tarporley High School students shed their blazers for Christmas jumpers as part of the Save the Children Charity Day.

Students enjoyed the chance to donate to charity while getting into the festive spirit!

December 18, 2014
Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas events and opening times

Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas events and opening times

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a programme of events and exhibitions to be held over the festive period.

And it all starts this Saturday December 20 with a concert of carols in the Millennium Gallery performed by Wistaston Singers.

December 18, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson “bruised” from recent weeks

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson “bruised” from recent weeks

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson admits the last few weeks has been the “worst period in his management career”.

Johnson said his side’s poor results and criticism from some section of fans has left him “battered and bruised”.

December 18, 2014
Charity seeks volunteers to be ‘lifelines’ in Nantwich villages

Charity seeks volunteers to be ‘lifelines’ in Nantwich villages

A charity has launched a recruitment drive to find volunteers to work in villages near Nantwich, including Wrenbury, Wybunbury, and Bunbury.

Cheshire Community Action wants new volunteers to work with a team of Community Agents.

December 17, 2014
Wrenbury Art group member’s painting features in major exhibition

Wrenbury Art group member’s painting features in major exhibition

An amateur painter from Nantwich has one of his works on display at a major exhibition.

Martin Bale, a member of Wrenbury Art Group, has seen his painting called “The Joy of Dolphins” accepted into this year’s Three Counties Art Exhibition at Keele University.

December 17, 2014
£30k pay rise for Cheshire East director in charge of Local Plan

£30k pay rise for Cheshire East director in charge of Local Plan

A Cheshire East Council director whose department presided over the much-criticised effort to deliver the Local Plan, is set to be promoted with a £30,000 pay rise.

Caroline Simpson (pictured) is set to move from “director of economic growth and prosperity” to “executive director of economic growth and prosperity”, according to a report.

December 17, 2014
Leighton Hospital staff hold talent show for MRI scanner appeal

Leighton Hospital staff hold talent show for MRI scanner appeal

Leighton Hospital hosted a Leighton’s Got Talent show and Christmas party to help raise money for the £1 million MRI scanner appeal.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity appeal to add another scanner to cope with soaring demand across Crewe and Nantwich.

December 17, 2014
Nantwich Town Council looks at potential ‘transfer’ of The Gables venue

Nantwich Town Council looks at potential ‘transfer’ of The Gables venue

Town councillors could reconsider buying The Gables venue in Nantwich to stop it being sold off to private buyers.

Cheshire East Council has revealed its intent to sell off the Beam Street asset in the new year, putting the town’s popular luncheon club at risk.

December 16, 2014
Leaders Railway Hotel win again in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Leaders Railway Hotel win again in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel increased their lead at the top to nine points with a 5-1 win at AFC Leopard.

Goals from Moore (2), Lavalette, Cope and Barlow eased Railway to a comfortable victory.

December 16, 2014
Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich gained advice on planning their futures at an inspirational session with industry experts.

Eighty students attended the event, sponsored by the Food, Drink and Agricultural Group of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

December 16, 2014
Car dealer Gateway collects toys for NSPCC Christmas appeal

Car dealer Gateway collects toys for NSPCC Christmas appeal

A South Cheshire car dealer has been collecting toys in time for Christmas as part of its NSPCC appeal.

Gateway Peugeot Crewe are running the campaign for the eighth consecutive year.

December 16, 2014
Nantwich Family Films @4 to screen “Nativity” movie

Nantwich Family Films @4 to screen “Nativity” movie

Nantwich Family Films @4 will be holding their final screening of 2014 this weekend – followed by a Christmas carol concert!

This month’s film, held at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street on Sunday December 21, is the hilarious seasonal screening of “Nativity”.

December 16, 2014