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Two teenagers in court in connection with Nantwich street altercation

Two teenagers in court in connection with Nantwich street altercation

Two teenagers have appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court charged in connection with an altercation between several men in a Nantwich street.

August 11, 2020
Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

A Zoo Management graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has been appointed Vice Chair of Chester Zoo’s new Youth Board.

Felix Rowan-Young and fellow board members, selected for their enthusiasm and dedication, will help shape the future direction of the famous zoo and develop its appeal to teenagers and young adults.

August 11, 2020
Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

The Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is hosting an online quiz night to raise funds during the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.

Stapeley Grange, on London Road, usually holds a big summer fair every summer, which often raises thousands of pounds.

August 11, 2020
Fire crews tackle building fire in Wistaston

Fire crews tackle building fire in Wistaston

Fire crews tackled a building fire off Broughton Lane in Wistaston.

The fire broke out at around 9pm last night (August 9)

August 10, 2020
Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes

Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes

Cheshire East Council has unveiled its first nine walking and cycling schemes to boost Covid-19 recovery – but none are in Nantwich.

The schemes are the first active travel projects to support the borough through the pandemic.

August 10, 2020
Two teenagers charged over Nantwich town centre altercation

Two teenagers charged over Nantwich town centre altercation

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with an altercation between several men in Nantwich town centre, police say.

Kian Biddle, aged 18, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both arrested in the early hours of Saturday (August 8) following an incident in Beam Street.

August 10, 2020
South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire

South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire

A South Cheshire couple ended up in hospital after a fire in their home was sparked by a charging e-cigarette.

Jennifer Brown, 35, and Scot Washington, 34, suffered smoke inhalation after managing to extinguish the fire in an upstairs bedroom in their house in Crewe.

August 10, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant earns maiden victory in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant earns maiden victory in BTCC

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enjoyed his ‘day of days’ at Brands Hatch to earn his first-ever victory in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

The Team BMW star did not put a wheel wrong in race three to clinch a sensational maiden win.

August 10, 2020
Firefighters called to tackle outbuilding fire in Nantwich

Firefighters called to tackle outbuilding fire in Nantwich

Firefighters from Nantwich and Crewe tackled a fire in an outbuilding in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (August 8) at a building on Peach Lane near Alvaston Hall in Nantwich.

August 9, 2020
Tributes paid after death of former headteacher from Wistaston

Tributes paid after death of former headteacher from Wistaston

Tributes have been paid to a former headteacher and key community leader in Wistaston who has died.

John Charles White, who was born in Suffolk in 1939, played a major role in many of Wistaston’s community events.

August 9, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Ridiculous situation with car parking rolls on

READER’S LETTER: Ridiculous situation with car parking rolls on

Dear Editor,
I wonder if it has occurred to the Leader of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Sam Corcoran, and his Labour/Independent Cabinet that they have suddenly become responsible for taking the independence away from some of our borough’s older residents.

August 9, 2020
Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes have been paid to a Nantwich Market trader who has called it a day after 30 years working at the market.

Mary Faulkner has run a knitting stall in the market hall in the town since 1987.

August 9, 2020
South Cheshire sidecar racer Dodd earns success on opening weekend

South Cheshire sidecar racer Dodd earns success on opening weekend

South Cheshire sidecar racer Amy Dodd and her driver partner Simon Horton notched three top 10 results in their opening EMRA club championship weekend.

Amy, from Crewe, and Simon were at Mallory Park in Leicestershire where they competed in four races in the delayed season opener.

August 9, 2020