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Former Malbank pupil launches photo app with Apple

Former Malbank pupil launches photo app with Apple

A photo-sharing app designed by a former Malbank School pupil, has been launched by tech giant Apple.

Serag Amlesh, who also studied ICT at South Cheshire College, has seen his new app hit the world’s biggest app stores.

June 25, 2016
Six cyclists raise more than £5,000 for Wingate Centre

Six cyclists raise more than £5,000 for Wingate Centre

Six cyclists rode across five nations to help raise more than £5,000 for the Wingate Children’s Centre near Nantwich.

The team completed their challenge to cycle a 520-mile route through Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

June 25, 2016
Cheshire East voters elect to Leave as nation heads for Brexit

Cheshire East voters elect to Leave as nation heads for Brexit

More than 51% of people in Cheshire East which covers Nantwich and Crewe, voted to leave the EU.

As the region and nation wakes up to news of a Brexit vote in the referendum, 51.2% voted Leave.

June 24, 2016
Nantwich care home where Roy Tomlinson vanished, in ‘special measures’

Nantwich care home where Roy Tomlinson vanished, in ‘special measures’

A Nantwich care home where tragic pensioner Roy Tomlinson disappeared and was found dead days later, has been ruled as ‘inadequate’ by Care Quality Commission.

Brookfield House Care Home, on Shrewbridge Road, is now being placed in ‘special measures’ by CQC after it was found to be failing in many areas.

June 22, 2016
Nantwich Museum displays gift painting from US artist

Nantwich Museum displays gift painting from US artist

“Nantwich (I Flew The Nest)” is a new addition to the art collection at Nantwich Museum – thanks to US-based artist.

It is a multi-layered work by artist Jon Measures, who grew up in Nantwich but is now based in Los Angeles.

June 22, 2016
Art students from Brine Leas show off their talents

Art students from Brine Leas show off their talents

Talented Nantwich art and design students have been showing off their creative side at Brine Leas School.

The Art and DT Exhibition was an evening hosted by the Creative Arts and Technology departments to celebrate students’ talents.

June 21, 2016
Nantwich mum cuts off long hair in aid of cancer charity

Nantwich mum cuts off long hair in aid of cancer charity

Nantwich mother-of-five Denise Thorley had her long locks lopped off to raise money for cancer sufferers.

The music teacher hoped to raise £500 for the Christie Hospital in Manchester – but has doubled that thanks to support from family, friends and piano pupils.

June 19, 2016
Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

A gang of thieves stole two expensive cars from a pub car park in Wybunbury near Nantwich.

Police say the crooks struck at the Red Lion pub on Main Road in the early hours today (June 19).

June 19, 2016
Stapeley Grange vets rescue jackdaw that swallowed tweezers

Stapeley Grange vets rescue jackdaw that swallowed tweezers

RSPCA vets in Nantwich dealt with one of their most “incredible cases” when a young jackdaw pecked off more than it could chew.

The bird had swallowed a pair of tweezers and was rushed to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road.

June 17, 2016
Saucy postcards artwork on sale at Nantwich auction

Saucy postcards artwork on sale at Nantwich auction

Saucy 1950s and 60s postcards could fetch hundreds of pounds when they are sold at a Nantwich auction.

The smutty vintage cards up for sale contain punchlines like “It’s time you bought me some new drawers Mr Smith” and “Would you like to come in and demonstrate your apparatus”.

June 16, 2016
Nantwich Food Festival food awards voting opens

Nantwich Food Festival food awards voting opens

Voting has opened for this year’s Nantwich Food Festival food awards.

The annual awards are a chance for the public to vote for their favourite local outlets that champion produce from Nantwich and the surrounding Cheshire area.

June 16, 2016
Heavy rain causes floods near Nantwich as Flood Alert issued

Heavy rain causes floods near Nantwich as Flood Alert issued

Emergency services have had to deal with localised flooding in Nantwich area after torrential rain hit the region.

Weather forecasters say more than 27mm of rain fell in Nantwich in just two hours today (June 14)

June 14, 2016
Nantwich man, 24, arrested on suspicion of town centre rape

Nantwich man, 24, arrested on suspicion of town centre rape

A Nantwich man has been arrested on suspicion of rape by officers investigating an alleged sex assault in the town centre.

The 24-year-old man is being held on suspicion of rape and is currently helping officers with their enquiries.

June 13, 2016