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Health chiefs urge South Cheshire families to take flu jab

Health chiefs urge South Cheshire families to take flu jab

Health chiefs in South Cheshire are urging people to get vaccinated against flu this winter.

Flu is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications in those with underlying health problems.

October 29, 2018
Rise in students seeking mental health support at regional universities

Rise in students seeking mental health support at regional universities

The number of university students seeking mental health support has risen dramatically in the last four years, latest statistics show.

A Freedom of Information request returned by most of the universities in the UK shows a major rise, and many institutions struggling to keep pace with funding for mental health staffing.

October 29, 2018
Wistaston Memorial Hall quiz winners are crowned

Wistaston Memorial Hall quiz winners are crowned

By Jonathan White
Sixteen teams battled it out over six rounds of ten questions at Wistaston Memorial Hall’s Annual Quiz.

The teams were competing for the Fred Lorimer trophy, and quiz masters were Peter and Christina Wainwright.

October 29, 2018
Nantwich teenager earns Pride of Britain award for dramatic kayak rescue

Nantwich teenager earns Pride of Britain award for dramatic kayak rescue

Nantwich teenager Joe Rowlands has been honoured in the Pride of Britain awards for his courageous rescue of his dad in a dramatic sea kayaking incident.

And a second Cheshire youngster – Max Johnson from Winsford – is also being honoured for his work in bringing a change to the laws on organ donation.

October 29, 2018
Top UK apprentices celebrated at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Top UK apprentices celebrated at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

The next generation of highly skilled construction plant maintenance apprentices received final awards at a presentation at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Seventy-five trainee engineers from across the country were joined by employers to celebrate a 100% success rate on the completion of their Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Plant Maintenance.

October 28, 2018
Businesses back celebrity boxing night fundraiser in Nantwich

Businesses back celebrity boxing night fundraiser in Nantwich

High profile businesses have thrown their weight behind a celebrity boxing night in Nantwich to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and The Christie Hospital.

They are joining forces with organisers of “Road to the Ring” to welcome famous faces from the boxing world including Frank Bruno, Carl Froch, Tim Witherspoon and Joe Egan to Nantwich next spring.

October 28, 2018
Nantwich Town tumble out of FA Trophy away at Stalybridge

Nantwich Town tumble out of FA Trophy away at Stalybridge

A second half penalty was enough to knock Nantwich Town out of this season’s FA Trophy away at Stalybridge Celtic.

Jamie Morgan’s push in the penalty box convinced the referee to award a spot-kick to the hosts.

October 28, 2018
MP Laura Smith – latest drop-in surgery and appointment times

MP Laura Smith – latest drop-in surgery and appointment times

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has announced the latest drop-in surgery and appointment times for constituents in November and December.

It starts on Friday November 2, with a Drop-In Surgery at Nantwich Library from 10am to noon.

October 28, 2018
Jackdaw shot in windpipe treated by RSPCA Stapeley Grange

Jackdaw shot in windpipe treated by RSPCA Stapeley Grange

RSPCA staff in Nantwich have hit out at “deliberate cruelty” after treating a jackdaw which had been shot in the windpipe.

Vets at Stapeley Grange on London Road tried to save the life of a jackdaw which was rescued by the RSPCA.

October 27, 2018
Nantwich students’ key role at Horse of the Year Show

Nantwich students’ key role at Horse of the Year Show

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich have provided a key service to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), the world’s most famous horse show.

A team of 38 Level 3 Diploma students supported the international show jumping course designers and other displays for the eighth consecutive year at a five day action-packed programme.

October 27, 2018
Bonfire Night at The Swan in Marbury

Bonfire Night at The Swan in Marbury

The Swan in Marbury is to stage a get together on Friday November 2 for Bonfire Night.

Friends and families are invited to a traditional bonfire and firework display.

October 27, 2018
Age UK Cheshire to host Brine Leas School Christmas concert

Age UK Cheshire to host Brine Leas School Christmas concert

Age UK Cheshire have teamed up with Brine Leas School in Nantwich to provide a festive feast of entertainment for their Christmas Carol Concert.

Entertainment will be provided by the school choir, chamber choir, school band, chamber band and a selection of soloists.

October 27, 2018
Works at Crewe Green Roundabout almost complete

Works at Crewe Green Roundabout almost complete

Work on the new Crewe Green Roundabout junction is almost complete, says Cheshire East Council.

The majority of traffic management measures at the roundabout will be removed from the week commencing October 29, which will open up the roundabout and its approaches.

October 27, 2018