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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
Nantwich martial arts fighter helps Syrian refugees with 24-hour wrestle

Nantwich martial arts fighter helps Syrian refugees with 24-hour wrestle

A Nantwich martial arts fighter has taken part in a bruising 24-hour wrestle – all in aid of Syrian refugees.

Anya Lynette Hynes, 26, was involved in a fundraising ‘grapple’, called GlobalRoll.

September 30, 2015
Cheshire East Leader Michael Jones defends £5,000 trip to China

Cheshire East Leader Michael Jones defends £5,000 trip to China

Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones has defended his £5,000 week-long trip to China funded by local taxpayers.

Cllr Jones took part on the trip alongside leaders of Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle councils.

September 29, 2015
Nantwich residents warned over distraction burglaries across South Cheshire

Nantwich residents warned over distraction burglaries across South Cheshire

Residents in Nantwich are being warned to remain vigilant after a large number of distraction burglaries across South Cheshire.

Police say a number of distraction burglaries involving men attempting to sell artwork have so far been reported in the Middlewich, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, and Cranage areas of the county.

September 29, 2015
Nantwich Mayor urges support of town’s table top sales

Nantwich Mayor urges support of town’s table top sales

Nantwich Mayor has urged stall-holders and bargain hunters to support the town’s table top sale events.

The sales will be staged once again at Nantwich Civic Hall most Thursdays during autumn and winter.

September 29, 2015
Redshift Radio unveils new Nantwich base

Redshift Radio unveils new Nantwich base

Community organisation Redshift Radio has celebrated the opening of its new Nantwich base.

More than 60 staff and visitors gathered at the new radio studio on Regents Park, off London Road, for the official opening.

September 28, 2015
Nantwich eateries celebrate at town’s “Foodies” awards night

Nantwich eateries celebrate at town’s “Foodies” awards night

Pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops across Nantwich are celebrating after scooping awards at the town’s “Foodies” Oscars.

Thousands of votes were cast by members of the public as part of the Nantwich Foodies awards, run in conjunction with the Nantwich Food Festival.

September 28, 2015
Couple to stage “Nantwich only” wedding to boost local trade

Couple to stage “Nantwich only” wedding to boost local trade

A couple are turning their big day into a ‘Nantwich only’ wedding to help boost local traders!

Fiona Ridgway and fiance James Rose decided only to use Nantwich-based people and organisations when they tie the knot next month.

September 25, 2015