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Nantwich Cemetery hosts commemorative bench made by Crewe Men in Sheds

Nantwich Cemetery hosts commemorative bench made by Crewe Men in Sheds

A bench to commemorate the end of World War One has been placed in Nantwich Cemetery.

Crewe Men in Sheds presented a similar bench to Orbitas Bereavement Services in July this year to be placed in Crewe Cemetery, in memory of those who lost their lives at the Manchester Arena.

November 9, 2018
Memory Walk in Nantwich raises almost £400 for Alzheimer’s Society

Memory Walk in Nantwich raises almost £400 for Alzheimer’s Society

A Memory Walk held along the Riverside in Nantwich helped raise almost £400 for Alzheimer’s Society.

The event was organised by the Home Instead Senior Care Crewe, and involved caregivers, office staff, friends and family, and Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith.

November 9, 2018
Nantwich scoops Gold again at North West in Bloom awards

Nantwich scoops Gold again at North West in Bloom awards

Nantwich has scooped another Gold medal at this week’s North West in Bloom awards ceremony.

Delighted town councillors hailed the achievement and praised scores of volunteers and businesses involved.

November 9, 2018
Allied Healthcare will continue care for Cheshire East elderly, councillors told

Allied Healthcare will continue care for Cheshire East elderly, councillors told

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A home care provider whose financial future has been questioned should be able to continue supporting Crewe and Nantwich’s vulnerable and elderly residents, councillors have been told.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued a warning that Allied Healthcare could only confirm it had funding in place until November 30, and that its future beyond this month was not secure.

November 8, 2018
Liz Parkin wins Dutton Prize from Nantwich Museum

Liz Parkin wins Dutton Prize from Nantwich Museum

Redshift Radio founder Liz Parkin has been awarded the Dutton Prize by Nantwich Musuem for her work in the community.

Museum friends and volunteers witnessed the award made at the annual dinner at Residence restaurant in Nantwich.

November 8, 2018
Man arrested in South Cheshire operation on illegal money lending

Man arrested in South Cheshire operation on illegal money lending

A man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and laundering following an operation in South Cheshire.

Cash and electronic devices were seized when a warrant was executed at a residential address in central Crewe yesterday (November 7).

November 8, 2018
Cheshire College – South & West to stage Open Evening

Cheshire College – South & West to stage Open Evening

Cheshire College – South & West will hold an Open Evening on Monday November 19.

They will welcome prospective learners and parents into all three campuses, at Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

November 8, 2018
Thousands celebrate Bonfire Night across South Cheshire

Thousands celebrate Bonfire Night across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Thousands of families enjoyed Bonfire Night and firework displays yesterday.

The annual Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Display took place at Queens Park in Crewe last night.

November 6, 2018
Dashcam appeal as police probe double fatal crash on A530 near Nantwich

Dashcam appeal as police probe double fatal crash on A530 near Nantwich

Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage which could help find out why two people died in a horror crash on the A530 near Nantwich.

Two people in their 60s, both from Nantwich, were killed in the accident which happened at 1.46pm on Friday (November 2) on the A530, Whitchurch Road, in Newhall.

November 5, 2018
Tree of Light in Nantwich illuminated in moving ceremony

Tree of Light in Nantwich illuminated in moving ceremony

Crowds gathered in front of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for the switch on of the town’s Tree of Light, to remember loved ones.

The moving service was led by Rev Dr Mark Hart of St Mary’s Church.

November 5, 2018
One of Nantwich’s oldest residents celebrates 105th birthday at Richmond Village

One of Nantwich’s oldest residents celebrates 105th birthday at Richmond Village

Family, friends and neighbours joined Nantwich resident Lena Arger to celebrate her 105th birthday.

Lena, one of the town’s oldest residents, moved to Richmond Nantwich retirement village 13 years ago when she bought an apartment at the spritely age of 92!

November 5, 2018
Two dead after A530 collision at Newhall near Nantwich

Two dead after A530 collision at Newhall near Nantwich

Two people died after a collision on the A530 Whitchurch Road at Newhall, near Nantwich.

The accident involving a lorry and a car closed the road while air ambulances transferred injured people to Royal Stoke University Hospital.

November 3, 2018
Horse rescued by fire crews from water-filled ditch near Nantwich

Horse rescued by fire crews from water-filled ditch near Nantwich

A horse was rescued in a two-hour operation by fire crews to pull it from a water-filled ditch in Hatherton near Nantwich.

The incident happened at a field on Bridgemere Lane at around 11am yesterday (November 1).

November 2, 2018