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Complaints against Cheshire Police rise for fourth year running

Complaints against Cheshire Police rise for fourth year running

Complaints against Cheshire Police have risen for the fourth year in a row.

There was a small rise in the number of complaints against the force in 2014-15 on the previous year, according to the latest report by Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)

October 8, 2015
Young Nantwich and Crewe designers scoop Expert Logistics prize

Young Nantwich and Crewe designers scoop Expert Logistics prize

Two young Nantwich and Crewe designers are going places after helping distribution firm Expert Logistics bring its core values to life.

Graphic Design students Megan Shepherd and Lauren Walker won a competition to show off their artistic talents and work to a client brief.

October 8, 2015
Nantwich Family Films @4 runner-up in National Film Society awards

Nantwich Family Films @4 runner-up in National Film Society awards

Nantwich Family Films @ 4 has been named runner-up in the “community” category at the National Film Society Awards 2015.

The film project was awarded a distinction for its work in engaging the local community, and working with a local primary school where pupils made their own short films.

October 8, 2015
Log burner sparks fire drama at The Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

Log burner sparks fire drama at The Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

A busy restaurant and bar in Nantwich had to be evacuated after the log burner filled the building with smoke!

The incident happened at The Cheshire Cat on Welsh Row while dozens of people were dining.

October 7, 2015
Revellers in Nantwich suffer suspected ‘spiked’ drinks, police warn

Revellers in Nantwich suffer suspected ‘spiked’ drinks, police warn

Revellers in Nantwich are being warned after a spate of spiked drinks incidents in the town centre.

People in pubs and clubs in Nantwich have made several reports of drinks being tampered with, say Nantwich officers.

October 7, 2015
Police probe house burglary on Grocotts Row, Nantwich

Police probe house burglary on Grocotts Row, Nantwich

Police in Nantwich are probing a house burglary at a property in the town centre.

The break in happened on Grocotts Row, just off Hospital Street, last night (October 6) between 3pm and 6pm.

October 7, 2015
Nantwich youngsters help town’s declining hedgehogs

Nantwich youngsters help town’s declining hedgehogs

Youngsters in Nantwich are teaming up to help save the town’s declining hedgehog population.

Pupils at Highfields Community Primary School are doing their bit to reverse the decline.

October 7, 2015
Reaseheath College graduates celebrate at Nantwich ceremony

Reaseheath College graduates celebrate at Nantwich ceremony

New graduates from Reaseheath College have been celebrating at the Faculty of Higher Education (HE) graduation ceremony in Nantwich.

The ceremony, at St Mary’s Church, celebrated the success of 116 graduates who successfully completed degrees validated by Harper Adams University.

October 6, 2015
Nantwich poet inspires students ahead of Words & Music Festival

Nantwich poet inspires students ahead of Words & Music Festival

Imaginative English students were inspired to write after receiving top poetry tips from a Nantwich poet.

Nantwich Words & Music Festival volunteer Helen Kay visited the A-Level group at South Cheshire College to raise the profile of the festival’s poetry competition among young people.

October 2, 2015
Malbank School pupils raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

Malbank School pupils raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

Students from Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich hosted a coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

A variety of delicious cakes were donated by students, parents and staff and enjoyed by all.

October 2, 2015
Nantwich teenager to be guest performer at Open Mic UK final

Nantwich teenager to be guest performer at Open Mic UK final

A 15-year-old Nantwich student who competed in the final of Open Mic UK, is returning to the competition – as a guest performer!

Josh Whittaker impressed judges so much last year he has been invited back to be their Guest Act at the 2015 regional final.

October 1, 2015
Operation Taro drugs dog targets Nantwich revellers

Operation Taro drugs dog targets Nantwich revellers

Police in Nantwich have hailed an operation to target drug users in the town as a major success – without making a single arrest.

Eight officers teamed up with Cheshire Police’s passive drugs dog for Operation Taro, which was carried out on a busy ‘student night’ in the town last night (September 29)

September 30, 2015
Spray painted rat picture by Banksy sells for £22,000 in Nantwich

Spray painted rat picture by Banksy sells for £22,000 in Nantwich

A spray-painted picture of a rat has sold for £22,000 at a Nantwich auction – because it was done by Banksy!

A Cheshire art lover showed perseverance does pay after he persuaded street artist Banksy to give him a piece of his work.

September 30, 2015