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Increased funding for Crewe & Nantwich schools, claims MP Kieran Mullan

Increased funding for Crewe & Nantwich schools, claims MP Kieran Mullan

Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan says £66.4 million Government investment in local schools should be welcomed.

He says it is the largest funding boost in a decade, but comes amid growing anger from “Fairer Funding for Schools” campaigners who say Cheshire East is being short-changed.

January 24, 2020
Lorry jam on Pillory Street causes Nantwich town centre chaos

Lorry jam on Pillory Street causes Nantwich town centre chaos

An HGV driver’s vehicle became jammed on Nantwich’s one-way system causing chaos in the town centre today.

These images show how the lorry was unable to move along Pillory Street in the town due to parked vehicles, including one on double yellow lines.

January 24, 2020
Young Nantwich rider Madison Heath tops equestrian qualifier

Young Nantwich rider Madison Heath tops equestrian qualifier

Young Nantwich rider Madison Heath came out on top at the recent equestrian qualifiers in Liverpool.

The 15-year-old topped the leaderboard at the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers which began at the 148cm Pony Premier Show at Aintree Equestrian Centre.

January 23, 2020
Nantwich school warning after pupils approached by bogus modelling agency

Nantwich school warning after pupils approached by bogus modelling agency

Nantwich parents have been warned about a bogus modelling agency approaching secondary school students in South Cheshire and pressuring them to send inappropriate images.

January 23, 2020
AUDLEM TRIAL: Jury fails to reach verdict in Adam Lovatt manslaughter trial

AUDLEM TRIAL: Jury fails to reach verdict in Adam Lovatt manslaughter trial

A jury has failed to reach a verdict in a trial of two men charged with the manslaughter over the death of devoted Audlem dad Adam Lovatt.

Samuel Thorpe, 24, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, and Nicholas Hill, 36, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem were tried at Liverpool Crown Court.

January 23, 2020
Man jailed for eight years after horror attack on friend in Crewe

Man jailed for eight years after horror attack on friend in Crewe

A man who viciously attacked his friend who he had been staying with in Crewe, has been jailed for eight years.

Sylvester Aksamit, 40, had been living with the victim in the Mount Pleasant area of the town for months when he launched the assault.

January 23, 2020
Food Festival volunteers hailed at Nantwich Bookshop event

Food Festival volunteers hailed at Nantwich Bookshop event

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers were hailed at a celebration event at Nantwich Bookshop as planning for the 2020 event gathers pace.

Festival organisers laid on food and drinks at the bookshop on High Street as a thank you to all those who helped at the 2019 festival.

January 23, 2020
Nantwich Market traders in running to be UK’s number one!

Nantwich Market traders in running to be UK’s number one!

These Nantwich market traders are hoping to raise a toast as the best in the UK at national awards later this month.

Nantwich Market has already been named as one of the top 10 in the country.

January 22, 2020
Weston Christmas Light Display raises £32,540 for hospice

Weston Christmas Light Display raises £32,540 for hospice

The award-winning Weston Christmas Light Display has raised an incredible £32,540 for the Donna Louise Hospice.

The popular display, put together by Graham Witter in memory of his sister, shone bright once again throughout December attracting thousands of visitors.

January 22, 2020
Neil Diamond tribute show heads to Crewe Lyceum in February

Neil Diamond tribute show heads to Crewe Lyceum in February

West End hit “A Beautiful Noise” which celebrates the music of Neil Diamond comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Valentine’s Day.

Fans can fall in love with the legend’s music all over again at the show on Friday February 14 at 7.30pm.

January 22, 2020
Cheshire Chief Constable and Crime Commissioner to stage Q&A in Crewe

Cheshire Chief Constable and Crime Commissioner to stage Q&A in Crewe

Cheshire’s Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner will be in Crewe tommorrow (Thursday January 23) to meet with local residents.

January 22, 2020
New HS2 report reveals impact on nature across Cheshire, says Wildlife Trust

New HS2 report reveals impact on nature across Cheshire, says Wildlife Trust

A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts reveals the scale of the destruction and impact HS2 will cause in Cheshire, says Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

January 22, 2020
Wrenbury mum and salon owner back young cancer victims charity

Wrenbury mum and salon owner back young cancer victims charity

A young mum who suffered cancer as a child has teamed up with a Nantwich hairdresser to support a charity providing real hair wigs to children going through the same harrowing ordeal.

January 21, 2020