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Mooning gnomes in Wistaston make Christmas Grotto comeback

Mooning gnomes in Wistaston make Christmas Grotto comeback

EXCLUSIVE
Cheeky mooning gnomes in Wistaston who made international headlines, have made a Christmas comeback!

This family of friendly characters have taken up residence outside gnome fan Laurence Perry’s home on Westfield Drive.

December 16, 2017
Police seek man who attacked doctor at Crewe railway station

Police seek man who attacked doctor at Crewe railway station

Police want to speak to this man in connection with an attack on a doctor at Crewe railway station.

The horrific attack happened as the A&E doctor was getting off a train which had pulled into the station.

December 15, 2017
Woman badly burned in house fire in Crewe

Woman badly burned in house fire in Crewe

A woman in her 60s has been badly burned in a house fire in Crewe.

The incident happened at about 4pm yesterday (December 14) at a property on Eadie Grove, in the Bradfield Road area of the town.

December 15, 2017
Nantwich Police issue warning after burglars target two homes

Nantwich Police issue warning after burglars target two homes

Nantwich Police have issued a warning after burglars targeted two properties in the area.

The incidents happened in the Wellington Road area and at a property in the village Hankelow, between Nantwich and Audlem.

December 14, 2017
Latest league tables show performance of primary schools in Nantwich

Latest league tables show performance of primary schools in Nantwich

The Government’s latest league tables for Nantwich primary schools have been published, rating schools on the improvement shown by pupils in reading, writing and maths.

The tables show the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard by the end of Key Stage 2 (year 6), compared to where pupils were at the end of Key Stage 1 (year 2).

December 14, 2017
Nantwich churches and Street restaurant offer free Christmas Day lunches

Nantwich churches and Street restaurant offer free Christmas Day lunches

Churches in Nantwich are teaming up once again to hold a Christmas Day Lunch for people who would otherwise be on their own.

And Street restaurant on Welsh Row is running a similar scheme for hard-up families after last year’s success.

December 14, 2017
Nantwich Museum Cheese Room re-opens thanks to grant

Nantwich Museum Cheese Room re-opens thanks to grant

The Cheese Room at Nantwich Museum has been redecorated and redesigned thanks to a grant from Nantwich estate agents Baker Wynne & Wilson.

Volunteers led by museum manager Kate Dobson cleaned and repainted the room and researched and designed new display boards and labels for a range of artefacts.

December 13, 2017
Brine Leas performers earn £1,000 towards Venice trip

Brine Leas performers earn £1,000 towards Venice trip

Christmas has come early to friends in a Nantwich school choir and band after receiving a £1,000 donation towards their trip to Venice.

The money, donated by The County Group, means Brine Leas School Choir and its Concert Band, can look forward to a trip of a lifetime next summer.

December 13, 2017
Residents fears over Welsh Row traffic plans in Nantwich

Residents fears over Welsh Row traffic plans in Nantwich

Angry Nantwich residents have voiced fears over the impact that making Welsh Row one-way will have on their streets.

Cheshire East Council is considering a new ‘West Nantwich’ highway plan to stop traffic turning in to Welsh Row from Waterlode.

December 12, 2017
Nantwich student wins £1,000 University of Worcester scholarship

Nantwich student wins £1,000 University of Worcester scholarship

A student from Nantwich has earned a £1,000 scholarship for outstanding academic achievement in his university studies.

Joshua Ollier was presented with the scholarship by the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor David Green, at a special ceremony.

December 11, 2017
Winter freeze hits Crewe and Nantwich – in pictures

Winter freeze hits Crewe and Nantwich – in pictures

The winter  freeze has brought joy and frustration to families across Crewe and Nantwich.

Thousands enjoyed the weekend snow as young and old went sledging, built snowmen and enjoyed gorgeous Winter walks.

December 11, 2017
Nantwich woman launches website to help sexual abuse victims

Nantwich woman launches website to help sexual abuse victims

A Nantwich woman has launched a new website to provide a safe place for victims of sexual harassment, assault and rape to share their stories.

Philippa Richford said she designed the site, Exposeyourpig.com, so victims could openly talk about their experiences without fear of any come back.

December 11, 2017
Amber warning as 20cm of snow set to hit South Cheshire

Amber warning as 20cm of snow set to hit South Cheshire

Families are being warned of disruption caused by heavy snow forecast to hit South Cheshire tomorrow.

An Amber warning has been issued by the Met Office for heavy snow between 4am and 6pm throughout Sunday, which could leave up to 20 centimetres in low lying areas.

December 9, 2017