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Cheshire Neighbourhood Watch Awards

Neighbourhood Watch is a grassroots charitable organisation with 1,500 active schemes across Cheshire. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are areas where neighbours look out for each other, increasing community spirit and wellbeing, and reducing crime. Our valuable community network came into its own during the Covid-19 crisis, enabling neighbours to support each other quickly and easily and reach out to those self-isolating.[Read More…]

August 21, 2020
Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich is to close for almost a year from September 16.

The company is building a new store on the site, which means it will be closed until at least summer 2021.

August 20, 2020
Malbank School in Nantwich celebrates GCSE successes

Malbank School in Nantwich celebrates GCSE successes

Staff and pupils at Malbank School in Nantwich are celebrating GCSE successes of its year 11 students.

Despite the difficult and chaotic circumstances, the school says many of its pupils have gained excellent grades to continue on to A levels or apprenticeships.

August 20, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Help Nantwich town centre traders by reducing car use

READER’S LETTER: Help Nantwich town centre traders by reducing car use

Dear Editor,
I strongly support those who want Nantwich small traders to be successful having been one myself in the past, but feel that those who are campaigning for free parking are not going in the best direction.

August 20, 2020
Nantwich horse breeder scoops coveted gold award

Nantwich horse breeder scoops coveted gold award

A Nantwich horse breeder has scooped a top honour at the British Breeding Futurity Evaluations event.

Rhiannan Lomas entered her foal Elara into the competition while helping her husband on their dairy farm and looking after two small children.

August 20, 2020
Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

A determined group of Cheshire Fire Cadets including one from Nantwich are raising money to finish building classrooms in Nepal.

The team of 13 raised more than £50,000 before lockdown and are now continuing their quest to secure enough funds to finish the school project.

August 20, 2020
Ex Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Ayala trains with Nantwich Town

Ex Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Ayala trains with Nantwich Town

By Sam McGarrigle
Former Liverpool and Middlesbrough star Daniel Ayala has been training with Nantwich Town’s youth players  at the club’s Weaver Stadium.

Ayala was at Nantwich Town as a free agent this week ensuring he is fit and free from injury for the start of the season.

August 19, 2020
Man killed in industrial incident in Nantwich is named

Man killed in industrial incident in Nantwich is named

A man who died following an incident on Bridle Hey in Nantwich has been named as 32-year-old Jamie Evans.

Jamie, from the Runcorn area, died while working in the area on Thursday (August 13).

August 19, 2020
Callum Saunders hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-2 win over Crewe

Callum Saunders hat-trick earns Nantwich Town 4-2 win over Crewe

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town supersub Callum Saunders smashed in a hat-trick to help beat their League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Dave Cooke’s Dabbers started fiercely with an attack in the first minute of the game, which due to miscommunication between the Crewe defender and keeper, nearly ended up in the back of the net.

August 19, 2020
Wistaston drummer leads celebration of Victory in Japan Day

Wistaston drummer leads celebration of Victory in Japan Day

By Jonathan White
A drummer from Wistaston helped lead the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day) in Nantwich town centre.

Victory in Japan Day was the moment that the Allies (Britain, the US and other countries fighting together) marked victory over Japan.

August 18, 2020
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Cheshire East secures High Court injunction to stop Barony Park access

A High Court injunction to prevent unauthorised encampments on Barony Park in Nantwich has been secured by Cheshire East Council.

The injunction aims to prevent any future unauthorised encampments at the park for the next two years.

August 18, 2020
Orbitas awards £10,000 donation to End Of Life Partnership

Orbitas awards £10,000 donation to End Of Life Partnership

South Cheshire charity The End of Life Partnership has been awarded a £10,000 donation from Cheshire East Council owned Orbitas.

The charity was hailed for its response to the pandemic, working with local communities and professionals for good quality end of life and bereavement care.

August 18, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years

Cheshire Wildlife Trust are to reintroduce beavers back to Cheshire after 400 years.

Beavers are native to Cheshire but they became extinct in England in the 16th century.

August 18, 2020