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Malbank School in Nantwich earns “good” grade in Ofsted inspection

Malbank School in Nantwich earns “good” grade in Ofsted inspection

Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich has been rated as “good” in its latest Ofsted inspection.

The report praises the Welsh Row school on a range of areas after a three-day visit last month.

December 17, 2015
Edward Timpson marathon run raises £3,700 for MRI appeal

Edward Timpson marathon run raises £3,700 for MRI appeal

MP Edward Timpson has donated nearly £4,000 to the Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal after tackling the London Marathon.

The Crewe & Nantwich MP completed the 26-mile marathon to raise funds for the Mid Cheshire Hospitals appeal, setting a personal target of £3,000.

December 16, 2015
Four South Cheshire people face drugs charges after police raids

Four South Cheshire people face drugs charges after police raids

Four people from South Cheshire are among six who have been charged with drugs offences following a series of police raids.

A total of eight warrants were conducted at addresses in Crewe and Garston, Merseyside, on Tuesday (December 15).

December 16, 2015
BT prosecuted in court for endangering Nantwich residents

BT prosecuted in court for endangering Nantwich residents

Telecoms giant BT has been prosecuted for endangering Nantwich residents during highways works, it has emerged.

The company was taken to court by Cheshire East Council following works on signal-controlled junction on High Street, Nantwich.

December 15, 2015
Nantwich pupils given 100 free tickets for Santa’s Rusty Robot

Nantwich pupils given 100 free tickets for Santa’s Rusty Robot

Youngsters from Nantwich Primary Academy enjoyed a free visit to watch Santa’s Rusty Robot at the town’s Civic Hall.

Up to 100 Key Stage 1 children at the former Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, received the tickets as a donation from local town councillor Penny Butterill.

December 14, 2015
World dressage dynasty perform at Nantwich equine event

World dressage dynasty perform at Nantwich equine event

Riding and training enthusiasts watched the world’s most prolific dressage dynasty in action in Nantwich.

The Eilberg family gave a masterclass at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre off the A51.

December 14, 2015
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Hundreds brave the chill to enjoy the popular Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of a local hospice.

Liz Southall, from Nantwich-based online community radio station RedShift Radio, compered the event on the town square.

December 13, 2015
Nantwich man who led UK-wide human trafficking gang jailed

Nantwich man who led UK-wide human trafficking gang jailed

An organised crime gang led by a Nantwich has been sentenced as part of an investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Krzysztof Henryk Jakubiak was jailed for three-and-a-half years during a hearing at Warrington Crown Court.

December 11, 2015
Gala ball raises nearly £10,000 for HIP in Cheshire charity

Gala ball raises nearly £10,000 for HIP in Cheshire charity

More than £9,700 has been raised for The Head Injury People (HIP) in Cheshire by masked partygoers!

A gala ball was held in Chester town hall in aid of the charity that supports survivors, families, friends and carers across the county.

December 11, 2015
Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire to share new headquarters

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire to share new headquarters

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire Service look set to share a single headquarters from April 2018, it has emerged.

Police and fire chiefs say the move aims to protect front line emergency services.

December 10, 2015
Nantwich ‘community champion’ urges local projects to come forward

Nantwich ‘community champion’ urges local projects to come forward

A Nantwich supermarket ‘community champion’ is appealing to local projects that need help to get in touch.

Rachel Lewis, the community champion for Morrisons, has completed her first year in the post.

December 10, 2015
© Mike Poloway/+44(0)1618503338 / mike@poloway.com. Nantwich Aqueduct opening after renovations.9 December 2015

Nantwich Aqueduct reopened after £235,000 restoration

The Grade II* listed Nantwich Aqueduct has officially been opened after a two-month restoration project by the Canal & River Trust.

The £235,000 work involved removing layers of old paint from the aqueduct’s structure, replacing a missing cast iron panel, repairs to the stone and brickwork and applying four coats of new paint.

December 9, 2015
Stapeley Grange RSPCA staff care for gannets hit by Storm Desmond

Stapeley Grange RSPCA staff care for gannets hit by Storm Desmond

Staff at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich are treating a number of gannets which were blown off course by Storm Desmond.

The seabirds are currently at Stapeley Grange, on London Road, after they were found grounded and exhausted having been blown off-course by the strong winds.

December 9, 2015