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Nantwich and Crewe childminder drop-in sessions arranged

Nantwich and Crewe childminder drop-in sessions arranged

Registered childminders in Nantwich and Crewe are invited to drop-in sessions held by Cheshire East Family Service. At the sessions, childminders can update and manage information about them held in the online directory.

April 2, 2012
Nantwich college student scoops regional education award

Nantwich college student scoops regional education award

A Nantwich student who left school without being able to read or write has won a regional award. Laura Mockford was named winner of an Open College Network West Midlands Region (OCNWMR) Access to Higher Education Learner Award.

April 1, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Hednesford 0 Nantwich Town 0

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Hednesford 0 Nantwich Town 0

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town extended their unbeaten run to three after playing out a stalemate with play-off chasing Hednesford Town. A solid defensive play prevented the hosts from taking three points in what they described in the match day programme as a ‘must-win’ game.

April 1, 2012
Home Watch crime-fighting scheme in Cheshire celebrates 30 years

Home Watch crime-fighting scheme in Cheshire celebrates 30 years

A senior police officer in Cheshire says Home Watch is a major weapon in the fight against crime in the county. The first Home Watch was launched 30 years ago in the Cheshire village of Mollington when people were concerned about a spate of burglaries.

March 31, 2012
Nantwich Easter Egg Appeal proving big hit

Nantwich Easter Egg Appeal proving big hit

Easter Eggs are pouring in to the Cat Radio and Richmond Village Nantwich as part of their annual appeal. The scheme, which also involves Nantwich Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road, has seen more than 100 eggs being handed in.

March 31, 2012
Nantwich worker raises funds for Romanian orphanage visit

Nantwich worker raises funds for Romanian orphanage visit

A young Nantwich man is raising money for a visit to a Romanian orphanage. Daniel Redhead, who works at Richmond Village Nantwich, wants to travel there in July with charity Future Sense Foundation.

March 30, 2012
Work on new Nantwich houses at old job centre site begins

Work on new Nantwich houses at old job centre site begins

Work has started on a new Nantwich housing development on the old job centre site on Wellington Road. Construction teams have been on site this week to begin the £1.8 million development close to Nantwich railway station.

March 30, 2012
Nantwich cannabis growers warned amid Cheshire Police crackdown

Nantwich cannabis growers warned amid Cheshire Police crackdown

Cheshire Police are cracking down on cannabis growers in the borough after executing 28 warrants. The crackdown is part of Operation Broadley, the regional cannabis campaign running throughout March.

March 29, 2012
Barony Park Nantwich fun run for One in Eleven Appeal

Barony Park Nantwich fun run for One in Eleven Appeal

Fund-raisers for the One in Eleven Appeal are to stage a 5km run at the Barony Park in Nantwich this weekend. The Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity appeal aims to raise £1 million for a new neonatal unit at Leighton Hospital.

March 29, 2012
Reaseheath College and cheese detective host Italian students

Reaseheath College and cheese detective host Italian students

A cheese detective and dairy experts at Reaseheath College joined forces to give Italian visitors a taste of the region’s artisan cheeses. Peter Papprill, of Pendrill Foods in Chester, was at the Nantwich college to show students what the north west has to offer.

March 29, 2012
Nantwich Sainsbury’s staff raise thousands for Sport Relief

Nantwich Sainsbury’s staff raise thousands for Sport Relief

Staff at a Nantwich supermarket teamed with local businesses to raise money for Sport Relief. Employees at Nantwich Sainsbury’s, on Middlwich Road, organised a whole week of activities in and out of the store.

March 29, 2012
Nantwich carpark on former gasworks site to close from April 12

Nantwich carpark on former gasworks site to close from April 12

Nantwich’s former gas works site will be closed off to the public from April 12, Cheshire East Council said today. Closure of the land, used by many as a free car park off St Anne’s Land, is to allow investigatory work to take place.

March 28, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 4 Rushall Olympic 1

Match report: Nantwich Town 4 Rushall Olympic 1

By Ashley Houghton Dave MacPherson grabbed a brace as Nantwich closed the gap on eighth place Rushall Olympic to one point at the Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers fell behind to a Mitchell Tolley penalty but MacPherson’s double and goals from Rod McDonald and Tom Urwin earned a convincing 4-1 win.

March 28, 2012