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Nantwich Museum opens Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum has opened its “From Nantwich to Oxygen: Joseph Priestley’s Journey of Discovery” exhibition.

The fascinating insight into one of Nantwich’s most famous sons is held in the Millennium Gallery and runs until Saturday October 26.

August 22, 2019
End of Life Partnership receives £8,000 donation from Orbitas

End of Life Partnership receives £8,000 donation from Orbitas

Award-winning South Cheshire charity The End of Life Partnership has received an £8,000 donation from Orbitas.

The End of Life Partnership works with local communities and professionals, supporting them to achieve good quality end of life and bereavement care.

August 22, 2019
James Sumner - chief exec at Leighton Hospital

New Leighton Hospital chief pledges improved offer for staff

The new leader of Leighton Hospital has outlined partnership working and an improved offer for staff among his priorities.

James Sumner, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the NHS, started as Chief Executive of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this summer.

August 22, 2019
Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich

Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Town councillors have vowed to take their fight against a Cledford Hall transit site for travellers to court as the 11th unauthorised encampment arrives on Barony Park in Nantwich.

August 21, 2019
Appeal to find missing man after car found at Bickerton

Appeal to find missing man after car found at Bickerton

Police are searching for a man missing from home after his ca found abandoned in Bickerton near Nantwich.

Michael Anthony Wardle, known locally as Tony, lives in the Cuddington area of Northwich.

August 21, 2019
Blood Brothers full cast announced ahead of Crewe Lyceum week

Blood Brothers full cast announced ahead of Crewe Lyceum week

The full cast of Bill Kenwright’s production of smash hit musical Blood Brothers has been announced ahead of it’s week stop at Crewe Lyceum in November.

August 21, 2019
Lymphoma Action blood cancer support group launched in Nantwich

Lymphoma Action blood cancer support group launched in Nantwich

A support group for families dealing with lymphoma, myeloma or leukaemia has been launched in Nantwich.

Lymphoma Action, the only charity in the UK dedicated to this type of cancer, is holding its first support group gathering in Nantwich on Wednesday September 4.

August 21, 2019
Nantwich Town earn 2-1 win away at Buxton

Nantwich Town earn 2-1 win away at Buxton

Nantwich Town made it two wins from two to open their 2019-20 campaign with a fine victory away at Buxton.

It was a very rare three points at tough opponents thanks to goals by Caspar Hughes and Sean Cooke.

August 21, 2019
Rare red squirrel admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange

Rare red squirrel admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich has admitted a rare patient – a red squirrel.

The elusive squirrel – a native British species which is only seen in certain parts of the UK – was admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange after being found orphaned in Liverpool.

August 21, 2019
Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith excels at Thruxton meeting

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith excels at Thruxton meeting

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith had one of his best outings of his rookie season in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at ultra-fast Thruxton Circuit.

Results from three fast-paced encounters were not the MG6 racer’s most rewarding in Independents Trophy points.

August 20, 2019
Pub drinkers evacuated over “false alarm” gas leak in Nantwich

Pub drinkers evacuated over “false alarm” gas leak in Nantwich

Pub drinkers were evacuated from a popular Nantwich bar after a “false alarm” gas leak on the premises.

Fire crews were called out after the alarms sounded in The Cheshire Cat pub on Welsh Row last night (August 19).

August 20, 2019
Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction

Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction

Campaigners fighting for a court injunction to tackle unauthorised traveller camps in Nantwich, say Cheshire East Council has “refused” to disclose details of legal advice which has stalled the move.

August 20, 2019

School Holiday Activities Wingate Centre

We still have a few spaces left for our school holiday activities on 27th, 28th and 29th August, from 9am to 4pm, for children aged 5 to 11. Varied and fun activities on offer including sport, arts and crafts, dance and trampolining. It’s great value at just £20 per child per day, with sibling discount also available. Book at [email protected][Read More…]

August 20, 2019