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Nantwich student to stand in Cheshire East election

Nantwich student to stand in Cheshire East election

Zoe Van Cauter is just 18 years old. Tomorrow she will be standing for election to Cheshire East Council.

So why does a Wistaston teenager still at college in Nantwich want to enter the murky world of politics?
Our reporter Sara Royle went to find out more.

May 6, 2015
Nantwich pupil to swim England’s biggest lake for fire charity

Nantwich pupil to swim England’s biggest lake for fire charity

A 12-year-old Nantwich pupil will be swimming across England’s biggest lake – to help raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity.

And Cameron Thomson popped in to Nantwich Fire Station on Beam Street to tell fire crews about his challenge.

May 5, 2015
Election: Guide to 4 candidates vying for Crewe & Nantwich seat

Election: Guide to 4 candidates vying for Crewe & Nantwich seat

With polling day just days away, the four men fighting for the Crewe & Nantwich seat are turning up the heat.

Campaigning has been rigorous, public appearances numerous – here is your Nantwichnews guide to the four candidates before May 7.

May 2, 2015
Nantwich Lake wildlife group plans backed by Edward Timpson

Nantwich Lake wildlife group plans backed by Edward Timpson

A new Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group has met with Edward Timpson to outline plans for the town’s beauty spot.

The group, led by Caron Hull, has also been in contact with Cheshire East Council, Nantwich Town Council, RSPCA at Stapeley Grange, and Cheshire East Highways.

May 1, 2015
Nantwich outdoor pool to reopen this weekend

Nantwich outdoor pool to reopen this weekend

Nantwich’s famous outdoor pool reopens for the summer this weekend.

The pool, named as one of Britain’s Best Outdoor Pools by the Telegraph in 2014, opens this Saturday May 2.

April 30, 2015
Nantwich Youth Community group bids for Youth Cafe

Nantwich Youth Community group bids for Youth Cafe

A mum in Nantwich has launched a campaign to open a Youth Cafe for teenagers in the town.

Helen Chesters started the Nantwich Youth Community group because she feels youngsters have been let down by councillors and funders.

April 29, 2015
Cheshire fire rescue crew heads for earthquake-hit Nepal

Cheshire fire rescue crew heads for earthquake-hit Nepal

A team of firefighters from Cheshire is travelling to Nepal to help in search and rescue operation after an earthquake killed up to 4,000 people.

Six Cheshire staff and a rescue dog are joining a 67-strong International Search and Rescue Team.

April 27, 2015
Feature: Nantwich Foodbank provides thousands with a lifeline

Feature: Nantwich Foodbank provides thousands with a lifeline

Trussell Trust Foodbanks gave out three-day food packages 1,084,604 times in 2014-15.
But this staggering statistic is not one to be celebrated. Volunteers at Nantwich Foodbank would rather be out of a job.
Our reporter Sara Royle finds out more.

April 27, 2015
Edward Timpson completes London Marathon for MRI Scanner appeal

Edward Timpson completes London Marathon for MRI Scanner appeal

Crewe & Nantwich Conservative candidate Edward Timpson broke away from the election battleground to run the London Marathon for charity.

Mr Timpson completed his 11th London Marathon in a time of 3hrs 56mins 42secs, in aid of Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Civic Hall running cost falls by £31,000

Nantwich Civic Hall running cost falls by £31,000

The cost of running Nantwich Civic Hall has fallen by £31,000, latest figures show.

The drop is good news for Nantwich Town Council, who took over the venue from Cheshire East Council three years ago.

April 27, 2015
Huge Northern Art paintings auction heads for Nantwich

Huge Northern Art paintings auction heads for Nantwich

One of the biggest collections of Northern Art to come on to the market will be sold at a Nantwich auction next week.

Peter Wilson auctioneers in Market Street will be offering almost 300 lots of paintings and prints, all from private owners, on April 30.

April 24, 2015
Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Rail users in Nantwich and surrounding villages are being warned of timetable changes by Arriva Trains Wales next month.

ATW says the changes, from May 17 onwards, will improve service and frequency “for many passengers”.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

The flags and bunting are out in Nantwich town centre as preparations gather pace to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

May 8 will mark the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.

April 21, 2015