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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
Brine Leas youngsters to compete at Horse of the Year Show

Brine Leas youngsters to compete at Horse of the Year Show

A young Brine Leas student has qualified to compete in the Horse of the Year Show 2015.

Mia Brown, 14, who also competed at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead in July, will be in action next month at the NEC.

September 25, 2015
Tarporley teacher is new voice of BBC School Report project

Tarporley teacher is new voice of BBC School Report project

A South Cheshire teacher is to be the national voice of a major BBC project.

Tina McMillan, English and Media teacher at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College, was asked to record the voiceover for a new trailer for BBC School Report

September 24, 2015
South Crofts residents meet highways chiefs to resolve parking hell

South Crofts residents meet highways chiefs to resolve parking hell

Residents on a narrow Nantwich street fed-up with cars driving and parking illegally on footpaths, are to meet with highways bosses.

Families on South Crofts have flooded Cheshire East with complaints, saying shoppers are parking there and forcing other motorists to drive on pavements.

September 24, 2015
Former Star Inn manager voices anger over Acton pub closure

Former Star Inn manager voices anger over Acton pub closure

The former manager of a 500-year-old Nantwich pub set to be turned into housing, has blasted brewery agents for wrongly labelling it a failing pub.

Paul Beaton was the last manager of The Star Inn, in Acton, before Enterprise Inns decided to sell it.

September 24, 2015