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Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

A Nantwich woman who suffered a cardiac arrest a year ago has hailed the leisure centre’s rehab programme for helping her recover.

Jane Mosby managed to complete Everybody’s “Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV” programme at Nantwich Leisure Centre alongside health advisor Rachel Evans.

September 3, 2024
Police back new boxing gym to be built in South Cheshire

Police back new boxing gym to be built in South Cheshire

Police chiefs have backed plans for a new boxing gym in South Cheshire which aims to help local children stay out of trouble.

Cheshire Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts visited the site of the new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club.

September 3, 2024
Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Heartbroken Nantwich friends have set up a fundraising page to help pay for funeral of 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old went missing late on Friday night in the Mill Island area.

September 3, 2024
Organisers hail 2024 Nantwich Food Festival huge success

Organisers hail 2024 Nantwich Food Festival huge success

Tens of thousands of visitors basked in sunshine and revelled in food, drink, music and exhibitors as organisers hailed the 2024 Nantwich Food Festival a huge success.

There were more than 200 exhibitors across the various town centre locations

September 2, 2024
Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Dozens of people have been laying floral tributes and balloons by the River Weaver in Nantwich today in memory of Jonty Evans.

Police found a body in the river last night (September 1) as they searched for 16-year-old Jonty, who went missing late on Friday night.

September 2, 2024
Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Police search teams have found a body this evening in their search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

They have confirmed a body was found at around 5.15pm today

September 1, 2024
Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and search and rescue teams have been scouring the River Weaver and surrounding area in search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old, from Baddington, has not been seen or heard from since Friday night around 11pm.

September 1, 2024
Police appeal to find missing Nantwich teenager

Police appeal to find missing Nantwich teenager

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a missing 16-year-old from Nantwich.

Jonty Evans was last seen in the Queens Drive area of Nantwich between 10.45pm and 11.15pm on Friday 30 August.

September 1, 2024
Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers have been arrested amid reports of dangerous off-road bike riding in the Wistaston and Crewe area.

Police said an 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday.

August 31, 2024
Nantwich teenager scoops national “Young Trader” honour

Nantwich teenager scoops national “Young Trader” honour

A teenager who won Nantwich Young Trader competition has gone on to scoop a national honour!

Zak Boffey, 18, was crowned Best Youth Trader at the JDL Markets competition in Nantwich for his clothing brand “Without A Cause”.

August 31, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival off to sizzling start as visitors flood in

Nantwich Food Festival off to sizzling start as visitors flood in

Thousands of visitors enjoyed the first day of the annual Nantwich Food Festival as they enjoying basking in late August sunshine.

Organisers believe it could be a record-breaking Friday as all areas of the festival were packed.

August 31, 2024
Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Radical plans for a “once in a generation” overhaul of cash-strapped Cheshire East Council have been submitted to the government.

The plan aims to help plug a £100 million black hole in the authority’s budget as chiefs admit the authority can “no longer do everything” and that some services will disappear altogether.

August 30, 2024