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Residence in Nantwich stages Redshift Radio business event

Residence in Nantwich stages Redshift Radio business event

Dozens of local entrepreneurs and business people gathered at a Nantwich restaurant for a networking event. The Redshift Radio “hub” meeting took place at Residence, on Mill Street.

January 26, 2013
Nantwich Town winger Lewis Short to sign for Airbus UK

Nantwich Town winger Lewis Short to sign for Airbus UK

Nantwich Town’s Lewis Short is set to join Airbus UK after agreeing a deal with the Welsh Premier League outfit. The winger is discussing personal terms with the Broughton-based club and looks set to sign early next week.

January 26, 2013

Police close busy Nantwich road after gas cylinder alarm

A busy road in Nantwich was closed off after dangerous gas cylinders fell off a lorry. The incident happened as the HGV was driving down Peter Destapleigh Way in Stapeley.

January 26, 2013
Nantwich students enjoy leading talks at Reaseheath College conference

Nantwich students enjoy leading talks at Reaseheath College conference

More than 300 Reaseheath College students in Nantwich met with key organisations at a conference on animal welfare. Speakers from The Kennel Club, Blue Cross, RSPB, Countryside Alliance, Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, and North Wales Reptile and Raptor Rescue talked about legislation and welfare issues.

January 25, 2013
Nantwich’s British Heart Foundation shop issues urgent appeal

Nantwich’s British Heart Foundation shop issues urgent appeal

A charity shop manager in Nantwich has made a desperate appeal for more help amid a sharp drop in donations. Lynette Kirk, who runs the local British Heart Foundation shop on High Street, believes a rise in car boot sales and sites like eBay is having a serious impact.

January 25, 2013
Latest school tables show how Brine Leas and Malbank performed

Latest school tables show how Brine Leas and Malbank performed

Brine Leas High School in Nantwich has emerged as one of the best in Cheshire East, according to latest secondary league tables. The Audlem Road academy’s “value added” score of 1,024 is the third highest in the region.

January 25, 2013
Violent crime and burglary rates fall in Cheshire, says survey

Violent crime and burglary rates fall in Cheshire, says survey

Crime in Cheshire has fallen by 5% in the past year, according to latest figures. And the chances of becoming a victim of crime are at their lowest since 1990, say the British Crime Survey statistics.

January 24, 2013
Wulvern Housing staff dress down in aid of Nantwich Foodbank

Wulvern Housing staff dress down in aid of Nantwich Foodbank

Staff from housing provider Wulvern have donated food in a “jeans for beans” day to support the launch of Nantwich Foodbank. Wulvern is working with the Trussell Trust and local churches to run the Foodbank at Market Street Church in Nantwich.

January 24, 2013
Nantwich Jazz Festival lures Courtney Pine for Gregory’s relaunch gig

Nantwich Jazz Festival lures Courtney Pine for Gregory’s relaunch gig

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival will help to relaunch one of the town’s most iconic venues. And festival organisers have secured UK jazz pioneer Courtney Pine to headline the special Gregory’s relaunch concert on March 28.

January 24, 2013
Nantwich groups given community grant boost by Cheshire East

Nantwich groups given community grant boost by Cheshire East

Nantwich organisations have been awarded community grants to help fund events and activities. The latest round of Cheshire East community grants has been announced, with 34 local groups benefiting from more than £20,000.

January 23, 2013
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

A Nantwich farm shop is supporting a national charity by baking a mouth-watering Gingerbread House. Talented cooks at Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, wanted to help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

January 23, 2013
Nantwich Museum hosts “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

Nantwich Museum hosts “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

A Battle of Nantwich exhibition has opened in the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum. And the display will whet the appetite for this weekend’s Holly Holy Day event – the re-enactment of the 1644 Battle of Nantwich.

January 23, 2013
Pensioner hit by train on London Road level crossing in Nantwich

Pensioner hit by train on London Road level crossing in Nantwich

A woman in her 80s was injured after being hit by a train on the London Road level crossing in Nantwich. The accident happened as the elderly victim was walking across the crossing at around 2.30pm today (January 22).

January 22, 2013