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Cheshire Police to open recruitment window in January

Cheshire Police to open recruitment window in January

Cheshire Police is opening its Police Constable Recruitment window on January 6.

People will be able to apply for PC positions along with a number of other roles in the Constabulary.

January 1, 2020
Nantwich to host first ever vegan fair in January

Nantwich to host first ever vegan fair in January

The first ever vegan fair in Nantwich will take place on January 18.

More people than ever have signed up for ‘Veganuary’ this year as veganism and plant-based movement gathers momentum.

January 1, 2020
Boxing Day walkers brave the rain in Wistaston!

Boxing Day walkers brave the rain in Wistaston!

By Jonathan White
Eleven local walkers and nine dogs braved the rain to take part in the annual Wistaston Community Council Boxing Day stroll.

The group started at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

December 31, 2019
Police hunt gang after dog walker attacked in Crewe

Police hunt gang after dog walker attacked in Crewe

Detectives are hunting a gang of men who attacked a man walking his dog in Crewe.

The 38-year-old victim was walking his dog on a path off Doddington Road when a group of males approached him.

December 31, 2019
Children visit Nantwich knitting group as part of kindness campaign

Children visit Nantwich knitting group as part of kindness campaign

Knitting nannas in Nantwich were entertained by children as part of a pre-school’s campaign to spread festive cheer and kindness.

Tots from Little Crickets pre-school, off Cumberland Avenue, visited the ‘Knit and Natter’ group which meets at Manor Court sheltered housing to deliver mince pies and sing carols.

December 29, 2019
Willaston White Star win 6-3 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston White Star win 6-3 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston White Star beat Salvador 3-6 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

A first half hat trick from Pawel Abramowicz was followed by further goals from Lucaz Synowicz (2) and Azharul Haque for Willaston.

December 29, 2019
Reaseheath College food centre achieves Grade AA standard

Reaseheath College food centre achieves Grade AA standard

Reaseheath College’s food centre in Nantwich has achieved the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

The centre was awarded the Grade AA standard for the second year running after being audited by the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS) Version 8.

December 29, 2019
Wistaston Community Council stages Christmas concert

Wistaston Community Council stages Christmas concert

By Jonathan White
Audiences were entertained at Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston.

The concert featured the Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir led by Helen Collett and soloist Alana Scott.

December 28, 2019
40% rise in dementia patients in South Cheshire, latest figures show

40% rise in dementia patients in South Cheshire, latest figures show

The number of people diagnosed with dementia has risen by a staggering 40% in South Cheshire in just five years, latest figures show.

According to NHS data, there were 1,620 people registered with dementia in the South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group area in March this year.

December 28, 2019
Cheshire Search and Rescue team leader awarded MBE

Cheshire Search and Rescue team leader awarded MBE

Cheshire Search and Rescue Team Leader Simon Lane has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

The award for the 48-year-old is in recognition of his services to the community in Cheshire.

December 27, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RNLI fundraiser awarded BEM in New Year Honours

Crewe & Nantwich RNLI fundraiser awarded BEM in New Year Honours

A Crewe & Nantwich RNLI fundraiser has been recognised in the New Year Honours List.

Audlem’s Rodney Cottrell is one of five RNLI volunteers to make the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2020.

December 27, 2019
Dramatic injury time win for Nantwich Town over Stafford

Dramatic injury time win for Nantwich Town over Stafford

Sean Cooke’s dramatic 95th minute winner completed an amazing late comeback for Nantwich Town in their Boxing Day clash with Stafford Rangers.

He seized on to a loose ball during a penalty box scramble and fired into the bottom corner to send the hone fans wild.

December 27, 2019
Spike in hedgehog admissions at RSPCA Stapeley centre

Spike in hedgehog admissions at RSPCA Stapeley centre

Stapeley RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich has had a record year in hedgehog admissions, with more than 897 being treated at the centre in 2019.

Stapeley Grange on London Road has seen a 47% increase in the number of hedgehogs at the London Road centre since last year.

December 26, 2019