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Police appeal after “terrifying” burglary in Leighton

Police appeal after “terrifying” burglary in Leighton

Detectives called an aggravated burglary at a house in Leighton “terrifying” and are appealing for help to trace the knife-wielding offender.

The incident happened when the offender knocked on the front door of a house in Bodnant Close and claimed to be delivering a takeaway.

August 31, 2019
92-year-old Nantwich man set up first Cheshire Police dog unit

92-year-old Nantwich man set up first Cheshire Police dog unit

When PC Alan Friday went to see a man about a dog in Nantwich he ended up learning some new tricks.

That’s because he met up with 92-year-old Peter Dainty – a retired officer who set up Cheshire’s first ever police dog unit.

August 30, 2019
The Cat FM to stage charity shows at Crewe Lyceum

The Cat FM to stage charity shows at Crewe Lyceum

The Cat 107.9 FM is holding two charity fundraising performances at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

The Crewe and Nantwich community station will be staging Dance, Sing, Play supported by local artists and performers to raise money for two local charities on Saturday September 14.

August 30, 2019
Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Fire crews across the county helped tackle a large farm blaze in Broomhall, Nantwich.

The fire, believed to have started accidentally, broke out at around 12.15pm yesterday on Heatley Lane, Broomhall.

August 30, 2019
Everybody Leisure unveils shortlist for 2019 sports awards

Everybody Leisure unveils shortlist for 2019 sports awards

Promising young sportspeople across Crewe and Nantwich have been shortlisted for the 2019 Everybody Awards.

Everybody Leisure received more than 140 nominations for people who have shown a huge commitment to health, sport and physical activity across Cheshire East.

August 29, 2019
NHS social care project in South Cheshire shortlisted for award

NHS social care project in South Cheshire shortlisted for award

An NHS and social care project to reduce time patients spend waiting to be discharged from Leighton Hospital has been shortlisted for a national award.

August 29, 2019

Band Night and Hog Roast

Heavy Weather’s Neil McCallum, aka Keggs, and Jim Kirkpatrick are playing with new band Second Sunrise at Wrenbury Village Hall on Friday 20th September. Steve Hayes will also be adding his vocal and guitar talents. Hog roast included in ticket price of £12.50. Please contact Rachel Cope 01270 780030, if you would like to purchase a ticket. Check out Facebook[Read More…]

August 29, 2019

Jamaica coming to Nantwich

Cave Valley Kitchens are pleased to announce that they will be at The Oddfellows Arms during opening hours of this Friday and Saturday as part of the Food Festival. We will be serving traditional Jamaican Street Food including Curried Goad, Jerk Chicken and Reggae Wraps. Good Appetite, We look forward to feeding you

August 29, 2019

SOVIET THREAT at Secret Bunker

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nr. Nantwich. The museum is taking a step back in time and investigating what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. Keep an eye out for patrolling troops around the Nantwich area on Saturday and Sunday morning as the Bunker welcomes re-enactors and their military vehicles in through its[Read More…]

August 28, 2019
Legal expert backs campaigners injunction bid for Barony Park

Legal expert backs campaigners injunction bid for Barony Park

A leading barrister has backed campaigners in their bid to secure an injunction against unauthorised travellers on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Friends of Barony Park and Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan have led calls for Cheshire East Council to apply for a court injunction.

August 28, 2019
Rodney Densem food festival window display winners in 2019

Nantwich Food Festival window display winners unveiled

The winners of the Nantwich Food Festival Window Display competition have been unveiled.

Town businesses were asked to create a window display that would catch the eyes of competition judges Food Festival President Roger Mills and his wife, Sarah.

August 28, 2019
Residents back plan to merge Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups

Residents back plan to merge Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups

By Stephen Topping
Plans to transform the way health and social care services are provided in Cheshire have been given support from residents.

More than three-quarters of respondents to an NHS survey have backed the proposed merger of South Cheshire, Eastern Cheshire, West Cheshire, and Vale Royal clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).

August 27, 2019
Nantwich Town earn 3-0 derby day win over Witton Albion

Nantwich Town earn 3-0 derby day win over Witton Albion

Nantwich Town earned a fine 3-0 victory over local rivals Witton Albion on Bank Holiday Monday to maintain their 100% winning start to 2019-20.

The Dabbers eased to their win at the Weaver Stadium as the visitors frustration boiled over in the hot sun.

August 27, 2019