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Otters released back to wild after year of care in Nantwich

Otters released back to wild after year of care in Nantwich

A heart-warming video shows how two otters have been released back into the wild after 12 months of care at a Nantwich wildlife centre.

The orphaned otters, Mary and Joseph, were admitted into RSPCA care at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich on Christmas Eve last year.

December 22, 2016
Angry Nantwich head blasts Government over school funding ‘cuts’

Angry Nantwich head blasts Government over school funding ‘cuts’

A Nantwich headteacher has blasted the Government after it emerged the new National Funding Formula could lead to big funding cuts for Nantwich schools.

Andrew Cliffe, headteacher at Brine Leas School, fears the NFF could see his school thousands of pounds worse off.

December 22, 2016
Villagers baffled after toilet dumped at Nantwich road junction

Villagers baffled after toilet dumped at Nantwich road junction

Villagers near Nantwich have been left scratching their heads over a toilet left at a road junction – dressed in mistletoe, tinsel and Christmas lights!

The loo, dubbed the ‘Swanley crapper’ by locals, turned up at the junction of Swanley Lane and Tally Ho Lane, between Burland and Acton.

December 22, 2016
Carol singing Nantwich youngsters bring festive cheer to shoppers

Carol singing Nantwich youngsters bring festive cheer to shoppers

Pupils at Nantwich Primary Academy brought Christmas cheer to the shoppers of Nantwich when they entertained them with Christmas carol singing.

The youngsters were joined by Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson, who joined in with all of the Christmas carols and dance actions for the songs.

December 21, 2016
Reaseheath Zoo expertswarning over exotic pet Christmas gifts

Reaseheath Zoo expertswarning over exotic pet Christmas gifts

Animal experts in Nantwich are calling for the public not to buy exotic pets for Christmas unless they know how to care for them.

Lauren Lane, deputy manager of the animal collection at Reaseheath Zoo, is concerned unusual pets like snakes, chameleons, turtles, monkeys and parrots are becoming more popular.

December 21, 2016
Cyclists and runners raise awareness of Nantwich Food Bank

Cyclists and runners raise awareness of Nantwich Food Bank

South Cheshire Harriers runners have been cycling and pounding the streets in December – this time in aid of Nantwich Food Bank.

Local runners and cyclists have been braving the elements every day during Christmas Advent to raise awareness of the cause.

December 20, 2016
Nantwich Rotary raises £1,800 for earthquake-hit Nepal school

Nantwich Rotary raises £1,800 for earthquake-hit Nepal school

The Rotary Club of Nantwich has helped to raise £1,800 for a school in Nepal.

The Nantwich club, officially ‘twinned’ with the Rotary Club of the Himalayan Gurkhas, will help fund a water and sanitation block for 25 children and staff of Golmaraja Lower Secondary School.

December 20, 2016
College headteacher from Nantwich steps down after 18 years

College headteacher from Nantwich steps down after 18 years

College pupils paid tribute to their headteacher from Nantwich who is stepping down after 18 years.

Roisin Maguire has produced amazing results during her time leading St Joseph’s College in Stoke-on-Trent.

December 19, 2016
Nantwich Police and pub owners warning over fake ID

Nantwich Police and pub owners warning over fake ID

Pub bosses across Nantwich have backed a police campaign to clamp down on underage customers using fake ID.

The initiative, called ‘Fake ID? Real Consequence”, aims to warn those trying to gain access to licensed premises and buy alcohol by using fake ID or someone else’s ID.

December 19, 2016
Nantwich author launches debut novel, Daisychains

Nantwich author launches debut novel, Daisychains

Nantwich author Anita Lounsbach has unveiled her debut novel, Daisychains, at the age of 77.

The book explores the complexities and nature of people, where there is no such thing as an ordinary person.

December 18, 2016
Nantwich in Bloom team honoured for Gold award

Nantwich in Bloom team honoured for Gold award

Volunteers who run Nantwich in Bloom group have been honoured for helping the town scoop another Gold award.

North West judges of the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition were once again bowled over by Nantwich’s floral look.

December 17, 2016
Plans to extend Nantwich Civic Hall unveiled

Plans to extend Nantwich Civic Hall unveiled

Plans have been unveiled to extend Nantwich Civic Hall – including a glass overhead walkway linking to the library next door.

Nantwich Town Council, which now owns the hall, hopes the £1.2million two-storey rear extension to the Civic Hall will provide a range of benefits to the community.

December 16, 2016
Crewe and Nantwich homeowners light up for Christmas!

Crewe and Nantwich homeowners light up for Christmas!

Scores of Nantwich and Crewe householders have been entering into the Christmas spirit once more with these amazing lights displays.

Nantwichnews photographer Jonathan White scoured the local streets to feature these festive fun homes.

December 16, 2016