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Primary School Town Sports 2024 competition held at Barony

Primary School Town Sports 2024 competition held at Barony

By Jonathan White
Thousands of pupils and parents gathered at the Barony Park in Nantwich for another successful Town Sports event.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in the competition, one of the highlights on the yearly calendar.

June 22, 2024
Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

An Audlem woman has been honoured by the North West Ambulance Service after clocking up 51 years’ of voluntary service.

Maureen Barratt has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to the Ambulance Service” honour.

June 21, 2024
LETTER: Do councillors care about “inadequate” children’s services?

LETTER: Do councillors care about “inadequate” children’s services?

Dear Editor,
On Tuesday 18th June, the Cared for Children and Care Leavers Committee met, whose remit is to hold the council to account, ensuring the best possible care and support is provided for our most vulnerable children and young adults.

June 21, 2024
Three more join Bentley Motors Environmental Foundation

Three more join Bentley Motors Environmental Foundation

The Bentley Environmental Foundation has celebrated its first anniversary with three new partnerships.

The latest organisations to join the Crewe luxury car-maker’s foundation are Hubbub, Forum for the Future and Renewable World.

June 21, 2024
Young Traders Market set for Nantwich town square

Young Traders Market set for Nantwich town square

A “Young Traders” market will be staged in Nantwich Town Square where organisers hope to unearth the next Alan Sugar!

It’s the first market of its kind to be held in the town tomorrow (June 22) and is organised by Claire Lloyd, of JDL Mini Markets.

June 21, 2024
Nantwich DJ plan to get Dario G anthem in charts

Nantwich DJ plan to get Dario G anthem in charts

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich DJ is hoping to get a classic Dario G dance anthem back into the UK charts in memory of founder Paul Spence who died this week.

Paul, whose hits under his artist name Dario G included Sunchyme and Carnaval de Paris, died at the age of 53 on Monday.

June 21, 2024
Two-car smash in Nantwich caused long delays

Two-car smash in Nantwich caused long delays

A two-vehicle crash on a busy road in Nantwich caused long delays.

The incident happened near the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way in Nantwich at around 3.20pm yesterday (June 20).

June 21, 2024
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle fire in the Stapeley area of Nantwich last night (June 19)

The incident happened at around 11pm on London Road.

June 20, 2024
Councillors “unaware” of Cheshire East failings in young care leavers

Councillors “unaware” of Cheshire East failings in young care leavers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors were unaware Cheshire East Council was failing some young care leavers because the data they saw painted a different picture, a committee heard.

The council’s children’s services was recently judged to be inadequate by Ofsted.

June 20, 2024
ELECTION SPECIAL: Full rundown on Crewe & Nantwich candidates

ELECTION SPECIAL: Full rundown on Crewe & Nantwich candidates

ELECTION SPECIAL
With just days to go now until the General Election, we’ve compiled a full rundown of all EIGHT candidates fighting for the Crewe & Nantwich seat.

Nantwich News does not and has not endorsed or supported any individual candidates and information has been compiled after requests were sent and/or material received by specific candidates or their parties.

June 20, 2024
South Cheshire school uniform scheme steps up due to demand

South Cheshire school uniform scheme steps up due to demand

A South Cheshire charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme will open in the summer holidays due to demand.

Motherwell Cheshire’s Community Share Hub in Wistaston will have volunteers to receive donations and for parents to collect pre-ordered clothing and baby items.

June 19, 2024
Willaston miniature gauge railway prepares for rally

Willaston miniature gauge railway prepares for rally

By Jonathan White
The annual Steam & Vintage Rally will take place at The Peacock Railway in Willaston next month.

The free entry family event is organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

June 19, 2024
Nantwich school awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Nantwich school awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Staff and pupils at Calveley Primary School near Nantwich have the right chemistry when it comes to teaching science.

That’s according to a national scheme which recognises excellence in the way teachers deliver lessons and provide opportunities to pupils.

June 19, 2024