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Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Rotary Clubs across Nantwich and Cheshire have raised £15,000 towards a sand dam in a remote Kenyan village.

The dam is needed in Thavu, Eastern Kenya, to store water and help villagers survive.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

The project to restore Nantwich’s historic aqueduct has scooped a national prize.

Conserve Nantwich Aqueduct project by Canal and Rivers Trust won the Restoration and Historic Environment Category at the Living Waterways Awards in Birmingham.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town councillors have donated equipment to local officers in a bid to target speeders in the town.

A Speed Indicator Device and a speed gun has been presented to Nantwich Police as part of the local Community Speed Watch scheme.

September 14, 2016
Police launch “Fatal Four” crackdown on South Cheshire roads

Police launch “Fatal Four” crackdown on South Cheshire roads

Police are targeting South Cheshire drivers who breach the ‘fatal four’ causes of collisions in a week-long operation.

The “Fatal Four” campaign, between September 12-18, will target drivers who drink and drug drive, drive at excessive speed, do not wear seatbelts or misuse technology while driving.

September 13, 2016
South Cheshire student in anti-bullying campaign at BBC

South Cheshire student in anti-bullying campaign at BBC

A South Cheshire College student and anti-bullying activist took part in a social action focus group at BBC HQ in London.

A-Level pupil Lydia Greatrix is an active member of the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Campaign.

September 13, 2016
Nantwich couple back campaign to recruit more foster families

Nantwich couple back campaign to recruit more foster families

A recruitment campaign has been launched across Cheshire East highlighting the need for scores of new foster families.

Cheshire East is one of 23 local authorities backing the #youcanfoster campaign which aims to address the North West’s fostering goals.

September 12, 2016
Olympics medal hero Bryony returns to Malbank School in Nantwich

Olympics medal hero Bryony returns to Malbank School in Nantwich

Olympics medallist Bryony Page returned to her roots to show students at Malbank School in Nantwich her Rio gong.

Page, from Wrenbury, won a silver medal at Rio after a stunning trampoline performance.

September 10, 2016
Nantwich residents object to car wash plan near gardens

Nantwich residents object to car wash plan near gardens

Nantwich residents are kicking up a stink about plans for a new car wash business – at the bottom of their gardens.

More than 20 vehicles a day could be treated if the new operation on Station Yard, off Pillory Street at the rear of Aldi supermarket, are given the go ahead.

September 9, 2016
Nantwich Post Office to close for two weeks for major revamp

Nantwich Post Office to close for two weeks for major revamp

Nantwich Post Office is set to be revamped and become one of the organisation’s ‘main style’ branches, it has emerged.

But the branch on Pepper Street in the town centre will have to close for more than two weeks while the work takes place.

September 9, 2016
Cyclist found critically injured in road at Spurstow near Nantwich

Cyclist found critically injured in road at Spurstow near Nantwich

A cyclist is fighting for his life after he was founded seriously injured on a road at Spurstow near Nantwich.

Police are appealing for information from the public following the incident which happened on Long Lane.

September 8, 2016
Yob caught on camera after Nantwich church vandalised

Yob caught on camera after Nantwich church vandalised

This yob was caught on camera vandalising a Nantwich church, sparking a police investigation.

Local residents say there have been a number of incidents in the past few weeks of vandals targeting the Methodist Chapel in Hospital Street.

September 7, 2016
Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands of people young and old lined the streets of Nantwich to watch some of the world’s best cyclists in the Tour of Britain.

The third stage of the race passed down Crewe Road, Millstone Lane, Barony Road and out towards Reaseheath at lunchtime today (September 6).

September 6, 2016
TEDx event to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

TEDx event to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

Inspirational speakers are lining up to perform at Nantwich’s first ever TEDx event.

Organisers are staging TEDxNantwich at the Civic Hall on November 6.

September 6, 2016