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South Cheshire construction sites face crackdown by HSE

South Cheshire construction sites face crackdown by HSE

Construction sites in South Cheshire are being put under the spotlight as part of an initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be visiting sites in the borough where refurbishment or repair work is being carried out.

February 20, 2012
MP Edward Timpson champions Cheshire cheeses in Parliament

MP Edward Timpson champions Cheshire cheeses in Parliament

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has called on Parliament to promote local produce by championing the cause of Cheshire cheese. Mr Timpson called on Leader of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir George Young MP, to hold a debate on produce.

February 15, 2012
Reaseheath College student stars in bridal photoshoot

Reaseheath College student stars in bridal photoshoot

Reaseheath College floristry student Rowena Burns became a model for the day in a fairytale fashion shoot. Rowena, 17, was doing her work placement at Ian Lloyd’s The Flower Shop in Wilmslow when she was asked to model the latest floral bridal designs for an advertising campaign.

February 15, 2012
Brine Leas pupils enjoy Bentley treat in National Apprenticeship Week

Brine Leas pupils enjoy Bentley treat in National Apprenticeship Week

Brine Leas students in Nantwich enjoyed a visit by Bentley Motors as part of National Apprenticeship Week. GCSE pupils were thrilled when a Bentley Continental GT drove onto the school playground as part of a week long programme of school visits.

February 10, 2012
New Marks & Spencer store for Nantwich gets go ahead

New Marks & Spencer store for Nantwich gets go ahead

A new Marks & Spencer store will be built in Nantwich after developers won approval from Cheshire East Council planners. The former health clinic on Beam Street will be demolished and a new M&S food store built on the site.

February 9, 2012
Nantwich Sainsbury’s joins United Churches of Crewe to help homeless

Nantwich Sainsbury’s joins United Churches of Crewe to help homeless

Nantwich Sainsbury’s store has teamed up with United Churches of Crewe to help homeless people in the area. Churches have joined forces throughout the winter to offer overnight accommodation and meals to people living on the streets.

February 9, 2012
Nantwich Town launch ‘free hire’ offer on Fairfax Suite

Nantwich Town launch ‘free hire’ offer on Fairfax Suite

Nantwich Town is to hire out its Fairfax Suite for free during May and June. The Weaver Stadium function room will be available for hire without charge on Friday nights during both months.

February 6, 2012
Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joined in a fund-raising event at an Indian restaurant in Shavington. He was at The Koconut Grove Indian restaurant at The Cheshire Cheese in aid of Cancer Research UK.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn rolled back the years with a vintage display as two local firms battled it out on the football pitch. The former Northern Ireland international turned out for Dabbers’ sponsors County Insurance as they took on Kindertons.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich beauty clinic Madison Spa transforms old medical centre

Nantwich beauty clinic Madison Spa transforms old medical centre

A doctor and his wife have injected new life into a former Nantwich medical centre after relocating their beauty clinic. Madison Spa has moved from Hospital Street to the old Kiltearn Medical Centre, which has stood empty for months since GPs moved to the new Church View health centre.

January 31, 2012
Cheshire East councillor defends tax bills facing Nantwich residents

Cheshire East councillor defends tax bills facing Nantwich residents

Exclusive A councillor has defended Cheshire East’s decision not to reduce its tax demand on Nantwich residents – despite a 300% rise in the town council precept. Cheshire East Council is handing over facilities such as Nantwich Civic Centre, indoor market, public toilets, and allotments to Nantwich Town Council.

January 30, 2012
Wyche Primary School launch sponsor appeal for new ICT suite

Wyche Primary School launch sponsor appeal for new ICT suite

A Nantwich primary school is hoping to secure local sponsorship to help realise a dream of a modern ICT suite. Staff at Wyche Primary need help to raise funds for the project which will replace out-dated equipment.

January 24, 2012
Reaseheath College team praised by Prince Charles for Pakistan work

Reaseheath College team praised by Prince Charles for Pakistan work

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and food giant Nestle have been praised by Prince Charles for their regeneration work in Pakistan. Reaseheath’s director of business and marketing Margaret Bardsley and Nestle bosses were thanked by the Prince for their support of the Pakistani dairy industry at a gala in London.

January 23, 2012