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Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha to close “with immediate effect”

Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha to close “with immediate effect”

Popular Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha is to close its doors permanently “with immediate effect”, it was revealed today.

The club on Welsh Row has been a part of the town’s night-time economy for almost 20 years.

July 4, 2024
Nantwich strongman Tim scoops World Bodybuilding title

Nantwich strongman Tim scoops World Bodybuilding title

A father-of-two from Nantwich has become a world bodybuilding champion after showing his physical strength and sheer determination over 20 years.

Tim Rosiek has finally clinched the world title after a muscle-rippling display of his motivation and dedication in the National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA) championships staged in Austria.

July 4, 2024
Centenary celebrations for three Nantwich residents

Centenary celebrations for three Nantwich residents

Three residents in a Nantwich care home have celebrated their 100th birthdays.

Rachel Sherwin, Grizel Badman and Dennis Eyres are all residents at Richmond Village Nantwich.

July 3, 2024
New £1 billion Leighton Hospital to be “health neighbourhood”

New £1 billion Leighton Hospital to be “health neighbourhood”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new Leighton Hospital will be a “health neighbourhood” and will include other services and possibly a hospice.

Russell Favager, of the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, was updating members of Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board on the vision for the new hospital, which he stressed was at an early stage.

July 3, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath pioneers new veterinary exam

University Centre Reaseheath pioneers new veterinary exam

The University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has forged a new path in veterinary training.

It has become the first institution to develop a new exam on the use of a cutting-edge device that improves pet safety during anaesthesia.

July 3, 2024
Nantwich Words and Music Festival line-up unveiled

Nantwich Words and Music Festival line-up unveiled

Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival is back for its 17th year in October – and organisers have now announced the full line-up.

Shows will run in Nantwich every night from October 14 to 20 inclusive at various venues across the town.

July 2, 2024
CEC faces £2 million bill to fund children’s services improvement

CEC faces £2 million bill to fund children’s services improvement

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have to stump up nearly £2m to fund an improvement plan to bring its children’s services up to standard, according to a council report.

The council’s children’s services was recently judged to be inadequate by Ofsted, which said too many young people are leaving local authority care without the correct help and support.

July 2, 2024
Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons in Nantwich is planning to demolish its car wash and extend the filling station building and install EV chargers.

The plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council by the Motor Fuel Group, which operates the petrol forecourt.

July 1, 2024
Nantwich Clinic to launch new GP service in July

Nantwich Clinic to launch new GP service in July

The Nantwich Clinic is to launch a new private GP service in July.

It comes after the family-run business received CQC registration earlier this month, which they have been working towards for over 12 months.

June 29, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man who attempted to rob a shop in Crewe has been jailed for more than three years.

Callum Gibbs, of Rope Lane, Wistaston, was sentenced to three years and nine months for the offence at Chester Crown Court.

June 29, 2024
Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players shone brightly at the Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024 after securing numerous awards that celebrate their talent and dedication to theatre.

The amateur theatre group’s performances and productions were recognised across both youth and full-length play categories.

June 29, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
Crewe man jailed for sex offences against girl

Crewe man jailed for sex offences against girl

A South Cheshire man who lied about his age online to groom a 15-year-old girl has been jailed.

Daniel Allcock (also known as Daniel Smith), from Crewe, has been sentenced to six years in prison, plus four years on extended licence.

June 28, 2024