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Historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich to re-open

Historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich to re-open

One of Nantwich’s oldest pubs, The Black Lion, is to re-open four weeks after being forced to close.

The Welsh Row venue is to re-open on September 2 under the helm of former landlord Darren Snell, according to owners.

August 22, 2019
Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate GSCE results

Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate GSCE results

Students at Brine Leas in Nantwich are celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results.

Over 60% of Brine Leas students attained a strong pass (Grade 5 or higher) in both English and Mathematics.

August 22, 2019
GCSE students at Malbank in Nantwich celebrate on results day

GCSE students at Malbank in Nantwich celebrate on results day

GCSE students at Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich are celebrating on results day today (August 22).

They have been joined by staff and parents with a number of subject areas posting strong results.

August 22, 2019
End of Life Partnership receives £8,000 donation from Orbitas

End of Life Partnership receives £8,000 donation from Orbitas

Award-winning South Cheshire charity The End of Life Partnership has received an £8,000 donation from Orbitas.

The End of Life Partnership works with local communities and professionals, supporting them to achieve good quality end of life and bereavement care.

August 22, 2019
James Sumner - chief exec at Leighton Hospital

New Leighton Hospital chief pledges improved offer for staff

The new leader of Leighton Hospital has outlined partnership working and an improved offer for staff among his priorities.

James Sumner, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the NHS, started as Chief Executive of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this summer.

August 22, 2019
Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich

Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Town councillors have vowed to take their fight against a Cledford Hall transit site for travellers to court as the 11th unauthorised encampment arrives on Barony Park in Nantwich.

August 21, 2019
Appeal to find missing man after car found at Bickerton

Appeal to find missing man after car found at Bickerton

Police are searching for a man missing from home after his ca found abandoned in Bickerton near Nantwich.

Michael Anthony Wardle, known locally as Tony, lives in the Cuddington area of Northwich.

August 21, 2019
Lymphoma Action blood cancer support group launched in Nantwich

Lymphoma Action blood cancer support group launched in Nantwich

A support group for families dealing with lymphoma, myeloma or leukaemia has been launched in Nantwich.

Lymphoma Action, the only charity in the UK dedicated to this type of cancer, is holding its first support group gathering in Nantwich on Wednesday September 4.

August 21, 2019
Rare red squirrel admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange

Rare red squirrel admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich has admitted a rare patient – a red squirrel.

The elusive squirrel – a native British species which is only seen in certain parts of the UK – was admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange after being found orphaned in Liverpool.

August 21, 2019
Pub drinkers evacuated over “false alarm” gas leak in Nantwich

Pub drinkers evacuated over “false alarm” gas leak in Nantwich

Pub drinkers were evacuated from a popular Nantwich bar after a “false alarm” gas leak on the premises.

Fire crews were called out after the alarms sounded in The Cheshire Cat pub on Welsh Row last night (August 19).

August 20, 2019
Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction

Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction

Campaigners fighting for a court injunction to tackle unauthorised traveller camps in Nantwich, say Cheshire East Council has “refused” to disclose details of legal advice which has stalled the move.

August 20, 2019
CCTV images released to trace suspected Nantwich thief

CCTV images released to trace suspected Nantwich thief

A family has released these CCTV images of a man police want to trace after a theft from a Nantwich home.

The incident happened on Highfield Drive at around 9.45am on August 14.

August 19, 2019
Hunt for man who exposed himself to kids at Nantwich Lake

Hunt for man who exposed himself to kids at Nantwich Lake

Police are investigating after reports a man indecently exposed himself to children in broad daylight at Nantwich Lake.

August 18, 2019