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Cheshire’s new fire chief Mark Cashin ‘honoured’ by new role

Cheshire’s newly appointed Chief Fire Officer Mark Cashin said it was a “real honour” to be selected for the post.

Mr Cashin, currently Cheshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer, was selected to become the service’s new Chief Fire Officer & Chief Executive after an interview panel and confirmation at a Cheshire Fire Authority meeting.

May 29, 2018
More than 80 BMX bike fans take part in Chesh-Air event

More than 80 BMX bike fans take part in Chesh-Air event

by Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for a social ride in and around Crewe.

More than 80 people gathered at Crewe railway station for the annual ‘Chesh-Air’ event, organised by the ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX’ group.

May 28, 2018
Firm’s car rally in memory of tragic Wybunbury Delves pupil Lewis Crossley

Firm’s car rally in memory of tragic Wybunbury Delves pupil Lewis Crossley

Staff at Construction Linx are taking on the car rally event Benidorm Or Bust to raise funds in memory of brave young leukaemia victim Lewis Crossley.

Team Lewis Trust was set up after seven-year-old Lewis, a pupil at Wybunbury Delves Primary, died in November.

May 28, 2018
Nantwich floristry students win bronze at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students win bronze at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Floristry students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich proved they are among the nation’s best by winning bronze in the finals of the RHS Chelsea Future Florists with a display inspired by the Royal wedding.

The students, competing at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, were challenged to create a floral arch for a Spring wedding just days after the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

May 26, 2018
Man, 45, found with serious injuries outside Audlem pub has died, police say

Man, 45, found with serious injuries outside Audlem pub has died, police say

A 45-year-old man who was found with serious injuries outside an Audlem pub has died, Nantwich Police have confirmed.

The cause of death is still unknown, however police are treating the death as suspicious.

May 25, 2018
Man, 45, found outside Audlem pub with serious injuries

Man, 45, found outside Audlem pub with serious injuries

A man has been found outside an Audlem pub with serious injuries.

The 45-year-old is in hospital in a critical condition, says Cheshire Police.

May 25, 2018
New Mayor of Nantwich David Marren sworn in at council ceremony

New Mayor of Nantwich David Marren sworn in at council ceremony

The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr David Marren has officially taken over the chains of office for 2018-19.

Cllr Marren was formerly elected as the new Mayor to take over from Cllr Penny Butterill before the Nantwich Town Council meeting tonight (May 24).

May 24, 2018
Six-year-old to complete Nantwich to Crewe Midnight Walk in memory of dad

Six-year-old to complete Nantwich to Crewe Midnight Walk in memory of dad

A six year old girl is taking part in her first Nantwich to Crewe Midnight Walk for St Luke’s Hospice in memory of her dad who died when she was just three.

Phoebe Anslow will join her mum Sharon for the sponsored walk to raise money so that others can receive the vital care her dad Duncan did in the last three weeks of his life at the Hospice.

May 24, 2018
Cheshire Wildlife Trust launches new beer called Squiffy Duck!

Cheshire Wildlife Trust launches new beer called Squiffy Duck!

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has launched a new beer called ‘Squiffy Duck’ to help raise funds.

The trust teamed up with Merlin’s Micro Brewery to create the new brew which will be available for sale this month.

May 24, 2018
Elle’s Stars girls raise more than £1,200 at Nantwich Duathlon event

Elle’s Stars girls raise more than £1,200 at Nantwich Duathlon event

A group of Brine Leas girls called Elle’s Stars, have raised more than £1,200 from their exploits in the Nantwich Duathlon.

Competing in memory of their friend Elle Morris, who died earlier this year, they completed the Kids FUN Duathlon at Barony Park in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

May 23, 2018
Cheshire East Council says only 5% of rubbish makes landfill site

Cheshire East Council says only 5% of rubbish makes landfill site

By Stephen Topping
Less than five per cent of household rubbish in Crewe and Nantwich is now being sent to landfill, says Cheshire East Council.

They say their new Cledford Lane environmental hub near Middlewich has played a big part in cutting landfill amounts.

May 22, 2018
Burglars broke in to Nantwich home and stole car while owner slept

Burglars broke in to Nantwich home and stole car while owner slept

Burglars broke in to a house in Nantwich while the owner was asleep and stole the family car, police have said.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the break-in on on Jackson Avenue, Nantwich.

May 22, 2018
Nantwich fire crews wade in to rescue ducklings from drain

Nantwich fire crews wade in to rescue ducklings from drain

Nine trapped ducklings sparked a full scale emergency in Nantwich today as fire crews and RSPCA officers waded in to help!

The intrepid birds fell down the drain on Western Avenue in Nantwich at around 9.40am today (May 22).

May 22, 2018