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Audlem St James first school in Cheshire to earn NHS Gold Award

Audlem St James first school in Cheshire to earn NHS Gold Award

Audlem St James Primary School has become the first school in Cheshire to successfully achieve an NHS Gold Self Care Award.

The award is part of a programme by NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to promote the benefits of self care in local communities.

December 11, 2019
Cheshire Police drink drive campaign “pleads” with motorists

Cheshire Police drink drive campaign “pleads” with motorists

A police officer is pleading with road users in Nantwich not get behind the wheel after having an alcoholic drink or taking drugs this Christmas.

A hard-hitting month-long campaign by Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to educate and target drink/drug drivers.

December 11, 2019
Tarporley BTCC star Tom Oliphant stays with BMW for 2020 season

Tarporley BTCC star Tom Oliphant stays with BMW for 2020 season

Rising motor racing star Tom Oliphant will remain with reigning champions Team BMW for the 2020 British Touring Car Championship.

The Tarporley-born driver will again be behind the wheel of one of their all-conquering BMW 330i M Sport.

December 11, 2019
Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax

Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax

Nantwich residents face a 7.5% hike in their town council portion of the council tax bill – to help fund new initiatives like a new Town Ranger.

The authority also wants to increase council tax to bump up its reserves to a projected £193,000.

December 11, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert

Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert

Nantwich Museum is staging a Drop-in Sing-a-long concert of Christmas music by the Wistaston Singers 11am-12pm Saturday December 21.

The museum shop will be open offering goods including Christmas cards, other greeting cards, games, toys, souvenirs, craft work including jewellery.

December 10, 2019
Cheshire College – South & West rated “Good” by Ofsted

Cheshire College – South & West rated “Good” by Ofsted

Cheshire College – South & West has been rated “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection.

It was the first full inspection since South Cheshire College and West Cheshire College merged in March 2017.

December 10, 2019
Plans for 13 new “rapid response units” to cut deaths on Cheshire roads

Plans for 13 new “rapid response units” to cut deaths on Cheshire roads

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Thirteen new rapid response rescue units could soon be introduced across Cheshire including one in Nantwich in an effort to cut the number of deaths on the county’s roads.

December 10, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital 8-22 win away at Newcastle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital 8-22 win away at Newcastle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured a vital win at Newcastle to move clear of the relegation zone in Midlands 2 West (North).

A fairly even start allowed fly-half Creighton (pictured) to exchange penalties with his opposite number 3-3.

December 9, 2019
Busy Main Road at Worleston to close for a week

Busy Main Road at Worleston to close for a week

The busy B5074 Main Road in Worleston near Nantwich is to close for a week for patching work.

The closure between 9.30am and 3.30pm will impact on hundreds of drivers and all those accessing Reaseheath College entrances on Main Road.

December 9, 2019
Cheshire opera duo Belle Voci to perform in Bunbury

Cheshire opera duo Belle Voci to perform in Bunbury

Cheshire’s acclaimed Belle Voci opera duo – who took ITV’s The Voice by storm – are returning to Bunbury to perform.

Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland first came together in the village near Nantwich and will be back on December 14 to celebrate Christmas with a festive spectacular.

December 8, 2019
Fire crews tackle scrap blaze billowing smoke across Shavington

Fire crews tackle scrap blaze billowing smoke across Shavington

A large fire in Shavington caused black smoke to billow across the area.

Fire crews were called to the incident at a site on Crewe Road, Shavington where scrap including old tyres and plastic was alight.

December 8, 2019
Nantwich Town promotion bid dented in defeat at Morpeth

Nantwich Town promotion bid dented in defeat at Morpeth

Nantwich Town suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat away at Morpeth as the Dabbers failed to capitalise and their dominant display.

Ben Harmison’s 77th minute strike in front of just under 400 supporters was enough for the Northumberland side to secure all three points.

December 8, 2019
White Lion beat Salvador 4-2 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

White Lion beat Salvador 4-2 in Crewe Sunday Premier Division

Just one game took place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division as White Lion beat Salvador 4-2.

Strong winds made playing conditions difficult, but White Lion triumphed despite losing a two-goal lead.

December 8, 2019