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Nantwich care village resident celebrates 101st birthday – with 101 cards!

Nantwich care village resident celebrates 101st birthday – with 101 cards!

A care village resident in Nantwich has celebrated her 101st birthday – and received exactly 101 birthday cards to help!

Dorothy Hill, resident at Richmond Villages Nantwich, celebrated with cake, cards and flowers galore.

August 23, 2020
Active Waterways Cheshire launches Over 55s fitness scheme

Active Waterways Cheshire launches Over 55s fitness scheme

The Canal & River Trust has launched a new free 12-week health and fitness programme of weekly waterside walks for Cheshire residents aged over 55.

The “Active Waterways Cheshire” scheme aims to encourage less active people to increase their fitness levels and improve their health and wellbeing.

August 23, 2020
Sean Cooke shoots at goal

Nantwich Town held to draw by Marine as fans return to football

By Liam Price
A late Sean Cooke penalty secured Nantwich Town a 1-1 draw with Marine in the club’s first match in front of supporters at the Weaver Stadium for 165 days.

Cooke was brought down in the 88th minute, shortly after Marine’s Josh Hmami was shown a straight red card for an incident with Nantwich’s Josh Green.

August 23, 2020
Fire crews tackle car fire on busy A51 near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle car fire on busy A51 near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle fire when a car went up in flames on the A51 London Road at Walgherton near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 5.50am yesterday (August 22) when crews from Nantwich were called out to find the unoccupied vehicle well alight on a bend in the road.

August 23, 2020
Furniture store donates £32,000 for Leighton Hospital wellbeing rooms

Furniture store donates £32,000 for Leighton Hospital wellbeing rooms

A designer furniture store has added a touch of luxury to Leighton Hospital – after donating £32,000 worth of items.

Arighi Bianchi, based in Macclesfield, has provided the hospital with a range of leather armchairs, tables and wall art to be enjoyed by its staff.

August 22, 2020
New Chief Inspector for Crewe and Nantwich appointed

New Chief Inspector for Crewe and Nantwich appointed

A new Chief Inspector for the Crewe and Nantwich Local Policing Unit has been appointed.

Chief Inspector Fez Khan takes up the position after 15 years serving with Cheshire Constabulary.

August 22, 2020
FEATURE: Can non league football survive without major sponsor?

FEATURE: Can non league football survive without major sponsor?

The problem is clear… but the solution is anything but.

Non league football in the UK faces tough times with tightening of belts.

August 22, 2020

North West Ambulance Service wants to hear from you

How we engage with you may have changed since the recent pandemic, but we won’t let that stand in the way of meeting you all! The Patient Engagement team have recently been meeting with groups virtually, where you have shared your experiences of using our service with us. We would really love to meet more of you and hopefully hear[Read More…]

August 22, 2020
MP Kieran Mullan criticised by Labour over Muller decision in Nantwich

MP Kieran Mullan criticised by Labour over Muller decision in Nantwich

Local Labour councillors say Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan did not do enough to stop the controversial Muller development decision in Nantwich.

They claim a Freedom of Information request shows the Conservative MP made no representations to Government ahead of the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick’s decision to grant Muller permission to begin their “Nantwich South” development.

August 21, 2020

September Balsam Bashing event in Nantwich

Over the past five years, the Nantwich Civic Society has organised volunteers from across many local groups as well as individuals to take to the river banks to pull up Himalayan Balsam. We do it because this pretty plant just spreads everywhere – smothering all other native plants as it goes. The diversity of bugs, other wildlife and plants just[Read More…]

August 21, 2020
Nantwich Town welcomes move to allow fans back into games

Nantwich Town welcomes move to allow fans back into games

Nantwich Town bosses have welcomed Government plans to for all non-league clubs below the conference North and South to welcome spectators to games from this Saturday (August 22).

Clubs will need to adhere to strict COVID safety measures with restrictions in place.

August 21, 2020

Supporting End of Life and Bereavement

Information on caring for someone at end of life and bereavement is now available online for Cheshire people.

The website, funded by NHS Cheshire CCG, has been developed in consultation with local residents.

August 21, 2020
Nantwich Spooktacular will go ahead in October, say organisers

Nantwich Spooktacular will go ahead in October, say organisers

Organisers of the Nantwich Spooktacular say the event WILL go ahead and will be COVID compliant.

The annual event attracts thousands of people to Nantwich Showground at Dorfold Park.

August 21, 2020