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Residence in Nantwich undergoes £350,000 transformation

Residence in Nantwich undergoes £350,000 transformation

Major works are underway to double the capacity of one of Nantwich’s popular dining destinations.

Residence Restaurant and Bar is undergoing a £350,000 scheme to transform an outdoor courtyard into a new attraction.

August 17, 2017
Malbank and Brine Leas students celebrate strong A level results

Malbank and Brine Leas students celebrate strong A level results

School staff and pupils in Nantwich are celebrating after another strong performance in A level results by Malbank and Brine Leas.

Many students are now lining up places at top universities around the country after picking their results today.

August 17, 2017
Highways staff paint ‘keep clear’ lines outside school closed 10 years ago

Highways staff paint ‘keep clear’ lines outside school closed 10 years ago

Highways staff were left red-faced after painting bright yellow ‘school’ warning signs outside a village school near Nantwich which closed 10 years ago!

The clanger was made outside the old Buerton Primary School on Woore Road near Audlem.

August 17, 2017
Nantwich Town held by Altrincham in egg-citing Weaver Stadium clash

Nantwich Town held by Altrincham in egg-citing Weaver Stadium clash

Nantwich Town drew 1-1 with Altrincham in a game delayed when youths outside the ground began lobbing eggs on to the pitch!

The bizarre incident occurred 15 minutes into the first half of a ‘cracking’ game at the Weaver Stadium.

August 16, 2017
Nantwich firm Watts launches school cash referral scheme

Nantwich firm Watts launches school cash referral scheme

A Nantwich business has launched an initiative to put extra cash in the coffers of South Cheshire schools.

Watts Mortgage and Wealth Management has introduced a referral scheme which pays schools £150 on the successful completion of a product taken out by parents or family members.

August 16, 2017
Lorry tips over in third accident on A534 at Faddiley in two weeks

Lorry tips over in third accident on A534 at Faddiley in two weeks

This is the latest lorry accident on an  A534 bend near Nantwich – the third within yards of each other in just two weeks.

Now residents living along the stretch of road in Faddiley are calling for action.

August 14, 2017
St Luke’s Hospice unveils new Nantwich charity shop

St Luke’s Hospice unveils new Nantwich charity shop

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill has officially opened St Luke’s Hospice’s new Nantwich charity shop.

Nantwich Town Crier caught the attention of passers-by on Pepper Street and it was a successful first day of trading which saw staff, volunteers and board members welcome customers through its doors.

August 14, 2017
Leighton Hospital staff earn national health and safety award

Leighton Hospital staff earn national health and safety award

NHS trust staff who run Leighton Hospital have earned a national health and safety award.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT)achieved gold in this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.

August 14, 2017
Wistaston Duck Race and Model Boat Race takes place September 9

Wistaston Duck Race and Model Boat Race takes place September 9

The popular Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race is set to take place on Saturday September 9.

Hundreds of villagers are expected to line up along the stream at Joey the Swan recreation ground.

August 14, 2017
Nantwich CC earn 145-run victory at Cheadle

Nantwich CC earn 145-run victory at Cheadle

Nantwich CC closed the gap at the top of the Cheshire County Cricket Premier Division with a convincing 145-run victory away at Cheadle.

It leaves the Whitehouse Lane side in third place in the league, just 30 points behind leaders Chester Boughton Hall.

August 14, 2017
Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 at Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town beaten 1-0 at Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat away at Stalybridge Celtic despite a spirited performance in the opening 2017-18 league game.

Dave Cooke’s much changed side from the one which finished the previous campaign under Phil Parkinson, was forced to soak up lots of pressure in front of almost 500 fans at Bower Fold.

August 14, 2017
Nantwich college trains ice cream firm to business success

Nantwich college trains ice cream firm to business success

A Cheshire ice cream firm hopes to have its competitors licked after a Nantwich college trained bosses to business success.

Marketing classes helped family-run Backford Belles move from dairy to digital, and significantly grow its business.

August 12, 2017
Nantwich Food Festival organisers to stage Family FunZone

Nantwich Food Festival organisers to stage Family FunZone

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are gearing up to offer families and children a Family FunZone marquee for all ages.

Additional sponsorship from local legal firm Hall Smith Whittingham has allowed organisers to create a programme of activities for the
anticipated 40,000 visitors.

August 12, 2017