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Recorded crime in Cheshire falls, according to latest statistics

Recorded crime in Cheshire falls, according to latest statistics

Official crime statistics for Cheshire show a fall in overall recorded crime.

The figures for the year to March 31 from the Office of National Statistics, show an overall reduction in recorded crime of 2.2 per cent in Cheshire.

July 22, 2016
Reaseheath Zoo wins gold award for rare spiders project

Reaseheath Zoo wins gold award for rare spiders project

Reaseheath Zoo keepers in Nantwich have received a gold award for giving rare spiders a helping hand.

Keepers at Reaseheath College’s facility have been recognised for their success in rearing tiny offspring of one of UK’s most spectacular spiders, the endangered fen raft spider.

July 21, 2016
Sporting Bears Motor Club raises £7,000 for Wingate Centre

Sporting Bears Motor Club raises £7,000 for Wingate Centre

The Sporting Bears Motor Club has raised a staggering £7,000 for The Wingate Centre in Nantwich.

The club raised the money at this year’s annual Power and Speed Festival held at Cholmondeley Castle.

July 20, 2016
Jeanette Walker

Cheshire East to review “walking routes to school” plan amid fury

Council bosses will review plans to scrap school transport and force some Nantwich pupils to walk to school.

Cheshire East had passed a motion to axe free school buses on five routes, including Willaston to Malbank and Brine Leas schools in Nantwich.

July 19, 2016
Car crashes into shop front on Hospital Street, Nantwich

Car crashes into shop front on Hospital Street, Nantwich

A car crashed into a shop on Hospital Street in Nantwich, causing traffic chaos across the town.

The incident happened at round 1pm today (July 19), the vehicle losing control and crashing into the school uniform shop, School’s In.

July 19, 2016
103-year-old Nantwich author tells his story to Brine Leas student

103-year-old Nantwich author tells his story to Brine Leas student

By Annie-Mae Walker
An 103-year-old author met a Nantwich student to talk about his amazing life story.

Allan Whatley brought his wisdom and spirit to Redshift Radio in Nantwich where he met Brine Leas work experience student Annie-Mae Walker.

July 19, 2016
Nantwich town centre home targeted by burglars

Nantwich town centre home targeted by burglars

Nantwich police are warning residents to be wary after burglars targeted a town centre home.

It’s believed the property was broken into in the early hours yesterday (July 17).

July 18, 2016
Young Cheshire explorer unveils Everest book in Nantwich event

Young Cheshire explorer unveils Everest book in Nantwich event

A young Cheshire adventurer will be unveiling his new Everest book in Nantwich.

Alex Staniforth’s book Icefall chronicles his experience tackling Mount Everest, and surviving a devastating avalanche.

July 17, 2016
Nantwich Museum lighting project funded by grants

Nantwich Museum lighting project funded by grants

Nantwich Museum has shed new light in its amazing displays – thanks to a newly installed lighting system!

LED lights are now enhancing the display of artefacts and exhibitions to improve visitor experience.

July 16, 2016
Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

Bus operators like D&G have stepped in to maintain services after GHA Coaches went in to administration.

Public services across South Cheshire were thrown into chaos after the company announced it was ceasing all operations on July 13.

July 15, 2016
Nantwich councillors call for crackdown on fly-posting in town

Nantwich councillors call for crackdown on fly-posting in town

Town councillors are to explore bylaws in a bid to crackdown on fly-posting in Nantwich.

Many organisers use posters, notices and flyers on windows, walls, lamp-posts, and phone boxes to promote events.

July 15, 2016
Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on A49 near Whitchurch

Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on A49 near Whitchurch

A motorcyclist died after a collision on the A49 Tarporley Road near Whitchurch.

Cheshire Police say the incident happened last night (July 14) at 6.45pm at Willeymoor.

July 15, 2016
Driver causes Civic Hall damage in Nantwich car park smash

Driver causes Civic Hall damage in Nantwich car park smash

A driver reversing in a Nantwich car park smashed into parked vehicles and badly damaged a Civic Hall building in one incident.

The motorist was reversing away from Marks and Spencer on the Civic Centre car park off Beam Street.

July 14, 2016