Dementia Action Week to turn Nantwich “blue”
Nantwich could be turned blue next year by supporters of Dementia Action Week.
The week, in May 2020, aims to raise awareness and sets out to have fun helping the town become more dementia friendly.
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Leighton Hospital welcome third MRI scanner
By Stephen Topping
Leighton Hospital bosses have welcomed a third MRI scanner.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital in Crewe, has spent more than £1.1 million on leasing and installing the new scanner.
Petition launched to stop travellers transit site at Cledford Hall
A petition has been launched calling on Cheshire East Council chiefs to ditch plans to open a transit site for gypsies and travellers at Cledford Hall.
Cllr Jonathan Parry, Labour Cheshire East Council member for Middlewich, launched the petition online on Tuesday – and it has had more than 100 signatures so far.
Sharp fall in number of Cheshire East smokers, latest figures show
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Smoking is becoming much less common across Cheshire East according to new Government figures – but the council insists it will not rest on its laurels.
Figures released by Public Health England show that in 2018, 8.7% of adults across the borough were smokers, compared to 16.4% in 2017.
Nantwich Town ready for kick off as player sponsorships launched
Nantwich Town players are gearing up for the big BetVictor Premier League kick off this weekend.
Dave Cooke has been putting his squad through their final paces before the opening game at home to Gainsborough Trinity this Saturday August 17.
Rotary funds Nantwich children on two-day adventure
Thirty children from Nantwich Primary Academy spent two days and a night at the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, thanks to a Rotary club donation.
The youngsters aged between six and eight enjoyed the experience after receiving support of the Rotary Club of Nantwich.
Residents can air views on Cheshire East travellers transit site plan
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents in Nantwich can soon have their say on a key council document that will pave the way for a transit site for gypsies and travellers.
Cheshire East Council is about to open consultation on the latest draft for the second part of its local plan – formally known as the Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD).
Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail
Crewe and Nantwich touch rugby squad is blazing a trial after six players were selected to represent England.
The six players, plus one non travelling reserve, have been selected to represent England at the European Junior Touch Championships in Paris this month.
MP Laura Smith urges building regulations review after Beechmere fire
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP is calling on building regulations to be reviewed after the devastating blaze which ripped through the Beechmere residential complex.
Nantwich CC reach national semi-finals and are one game from Lord’s
Nantwich CC produced a stunning display to out-play Bath and reach the national club semi-finals.
A stunning 124 not out by Luke Robinson helped Nantwich to a nine-wicket national quarter-final victory at Whitehouse Lane yesterday (August 11).
Nantwich Town Wolves partially-sighted team seeks players
A new visually-impaired football team in Nantwich has appealed for more players to come forward.
Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC is to stage new training sessions open to anyone aged 16 and over with a recognised eye condition with some usable vision.
Dementia pilot study at Belong Crewe hailed big success
A pioneering pilot study exploring the impact of creative workshops on those living with dementia at Belong Crewe care village has been hailed a huge success.
Thieves swipe Winnie the Pooh from Nantwich garden
A Nantwich resident is appealing for help to track down Winnie the Pooh who was stolen from his garden!
Chris Rowlands recently revamped his front garden on Marsh Lane and added these decorative ornaments.
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