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Violent crime and burglary rates fall in Cheshire, says survey

Violent crime and burglary rates fall in Cheshire, says survey

Crime in Cheshire has fallen by 5% in the past year, according to latest figures. And the chances of becoming a victim of crime are at their lowest since 1990, say the British Crime Survey statistics.

January 24, 2013
Wulvern Housing staff dress down in aid of Nantwich Foodbank

Wulvern Housing staff dress down in aid of Nantwich Foodbank

Staff from housing provider Wulvern have donated food in a “jeans for beans” day to support the launch of Nantwich Foodbank. Wulvern is working with the Trussell Trust and local churches to run the Foodbank at Market Street Church in Nantwich.

January 24, 2013
Nantwich Jazz Festival lures Courtney Pine for Gregory’s relaunch gig

Nantwich Jazz Festival lures Courtney Pine for Gregory’s relaunch gig

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival will help to relaunch one of the town’s most iconic venues. And festival organisers have secured UK jazz pioneer Courtney Pine to headline the special Gregory’s relaunch concert on March 28.

January 24, 2013
Nantwich groups given community grant boost by Cheshire East

Nantwich groups given community grant boost by Cheshire East

Nantwich organisations have been awarded community grants to help fund events and activities. The latest round of Cheshire East community grants has been announced, with 34 local groups benefiting from more than £20,000.

January 23, 2013
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

A Nantwich farm shop is supporting a national charity by baking a mouth-watering Gingerbread House. Talented cooks at Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, wanted to help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

January 23, 2013
Nantwich Museum hosts “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

Nantwich Museum hosts “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

A Battle of Nantwich exhibition has opened in the Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum. And the display will whet the appetite for this weekend’s Holly Holy Day event – the re-enactment of the 1644 Battle of Nantwich.

January 23, 2013
Pensioner hit by train on London Road level crossing in Nantwich

Pensioner hit by train on London Road level crossing in Nantwich

A woman in her 80s was injured after being hit by a train on the London Road level crossing in Nantwich. The accident happened as the elderly victim was walking across the crossing at around 2.30pm today (January 22).

January 22, 2013
Nantwich Choral Society scoops £8,000 Arts Council grant

Nantwich Choral Society scoops £8,000 Arts Council grant

Nantwich Choral Society is singing for joy after scooping an £8,000 Arts Council grant. It will help the group, which includes more than 100 members from across Cheshire, stage its most ambitious production to date – J S Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

January 22, 2013
Swanley Locks on Llangollen Canal, Nantwich set for £50k revamp

Swanley Locks on Llangollen Canal, Nantwich set for £50k revamp

Swanley Locks on the popular Llangollen Canal near Nantwich are to undergo a £50,000 renovation scheme. The funds have been set aside by the Canal & River Trust as part of its essential maintenance programme.

January 21, 2013
Snow and ice sparks more road and bin delays in South Cheshire

Snow and ice sparks more road and bin delays in South Cheshire

More winter snow and ice is causing problems on South Cheshire’s roads and with bin collections. Refuse teams are battling to catch up with bin collections across the region after snow and ice caused a backlog.

January 21, 2013
Nantwich families offered help over “bedroom tax” impact on benefits

Nantwich families offered help over “bedroom tax” impact on benefits

Nantwich families are being offered free advice on how the Government’s Welfare Reform could affect their housing benefit. South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern say the so-called “Bedroom Tax”, is part of wider national welfare reforms.

January 21, 2013
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for 2013 season

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for 2013 season

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next week with another top bill of acts kicking off a new season. And compere and host for the opening show of the year on February 1 show is Jonathon Mayor – one of the UK’s most memorable MCs.

January 21, 2013
Reaseheath College horse team feature on BBC’s Countryfile

Reaseheath College horse team feature on BBC’s Countryfile

Horsemanship skills taught by a Nantwich college went under the spotlight in a BBC Countryfile programme today (January 20). Presenter Adam Henson, guest of honour at Reaseheath College’s graduation last term, delivered four of his rare breed Exmoor foals to the college’s Equestrian Centre.

January 20, 2013