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Thieves swipe chandelier from Nantwich charity shop

Thieves swipe chandelier from Nantwich charity shop

Thieves have swiped a large crystal chandelier from a charity shop in Nantwich.

The incident happened at the Age UK shop on Swine Market yesterday afternoon (April 27).

April 28, 2023
Nantwich marathon runner raises thousands for charity

Nantwich marathon runner raises thousands for charity

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Tim Bowker put his best foot forward to help raise almost £4,000 by completing the London Marathon.

Tim, aged 54, has raised the money for Bowel Cancer UK, the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity, after completing the gruelling 26-mile race last Sunday (April 23).

April 28, 2023
CCTV appeal by police over Nantwich attack

CCTV appeal by police over Nantwich attack

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Nantwich have released an image of a man they are looking to speak to.

Officers on patrol in Nantwich were made aware that a man had been assaulted near a nightclub on Welsh Row.

April 28, 2023
South Cheshire women join forces to drive health and wellbeing campaign

South Cheshire women join forces to drive health and wellbeing campaign

A campaign group dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of local women met at Crewe Hall to reaffirm its aims and drive forward change.

Cheshire Women’s Collaboration (CWC) drew leading influencers including businesswomen, health professionals, university academics and charity organisations to its annual conference.

April 27, 2023
Leighton Hospital bosses submit plans to extend urology ward

Leighton Hospital bosses submit plans to extend urology ward

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted to extend the existing urology ward at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has applied to Cheshire East for permission for a two-storey modular build extension and associated relocated car park access.

April 27, 2023
Cheshire East residents reminded over ID on May 4 election day

Cheshire East residents reminded over ID on May 4 election day

Cheshire East residents are being urged to remember their ID when they vote at polling stations on Thursday May 4.

Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations before they can receive their ballot paper.

April 26, 2023
Volunteer is driving force for RSPCA in Nantwich for Big Help Out

Volunteer is driving force for RSPCA in Nantwich for Big Help Out

Volunteering with the RSPCA has offered a Nantwich man a chance to drive his passion for wildlife.

And now the animal charity is looking for more recruits as part of the King’s Big Help Out.

April 26, 2023
Carolyn Wilkins appointed new chair at Mid Cheshire Hospitals

Carolyn Wilkins appointed new chair at Mid Cheshire Hospitals

Professor Carolyn Wilkins OBE has been appointed Chair of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Leighton Hospital.

It follows an assessment and interview process in March 2023.

April 25, 2023
Student engineers just the ticket for Nantwich church railway

Student engineers just the ticket for Nantwich church railway

Volunteers from Nantwich Methodist Church Railway have coupled-up with students from Crewe Engineering & Design UTC to build new tracks for their railway ride.

The railway ride at Nantwich Methodist Church has operated on Saturday mornings for more than 10 years.

April 25, 2023
99% of Cheshire East parents offered preferred primary school place

99% of Cheshire East parents offered preferred primary school place

Thousands of families across Cheshire East have received their preferred primary school place, education bosses say.

Cheshire East Council received almost 4,000 applications for places in its 120 primary schools to start in September 2023.

April 24, 2023
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Nantwich Town Council to become three Wards

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Nantwich Town Council to become three Wards

The May 4 local elections sees a major change for Nantwich Town Council which is being split into three wards and will elect 15 councillors in total.

Boundary changes mean the town council will cover a larger population and area.

April 24, 2023
90% of exhibitors re-book for Nantwich Food Festival 2023

90% of exhibitors re-book for Nantwich Food Festival 2023

Nantwich Food Festival is such a hit with exhibitors more than 90% have already re-booked for the 2023 event, organisers said.

The festival attracts well over 200 exhibitors across the three-day festival, said event director John Coulter.

April 24, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice appeal for “The Big Help Out” volunteers

St Luke’s Hospice appeal for “The Big Help Out” volunteers

St Luke’s Hospice is appealing for people in Nantwich to try their hand at volunteering as part of events to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation.

The Hospice is joining thousands of organisations and charities across the country in “The Big Help Out” – a national initiative to encourage people to give back to their local community by volunteering.

April 23, 2023