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New cancer hospital roadshow to visit Nantwich

New cancer hospital roadshow to visit Nantwich

People in Nantwich can have their say on plans to transform cancer care in Cheshire.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust – which provides specialist cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside – wants to develop a major new cancer hospital in Liverpool.

August 14, 2014
Brookfield Allotments stage open day in Nantwich

Brookfield Allotments stage open day in Nantwich

Allotment holders and residents turned out in force to the Brookfield Allotments annual Open Day in Nantwich.

Members of the public were given a guided tour of the site next to Brookfield Park, and an auction was held for the produce on offer.

August 13, 2014
Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard over a webcam sex scam which targets men.

Scammers posing as women are approaching male internet users online, encouraging them to engage in sexual activity over a webcam.

August 13, 2014
Comedy star Michael McIntyre to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Comedy star Michael McIntyre to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Comedy star Michael McIntyre is to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre in October.

In a massive coup for the venue, McIntyre has chosen the Lyceum for a work-in-progress show before his hotly anticipated new “Happy & Glorious” tour in 2015.

August 12, 2014
RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA officers are investigating claims dog owners are encouraging animals to attack swans and cygnets at Nantwich Lake.

And they say they are “sickened” after receiving reports from a number of witnesses who have seen the attacks.

August 12, 2014
Nantwich dancers AJ and Chloe crowned UK champions again

Nantwich dancers AJ and Chloe crowned UK champions again

Nantwich’s TV dancing sensations AJ & Chloe have been crowned UK Under 21s Closed Latin Champions 2014.

Former Brine Leas School pupil AJ Pritchard, 19, and Chloe Hewitt, 18, beat 40 couples to take the title for the third year in a row.

August 12, 2014
Murder Mystery Trail around Nantwich unveiled for families

Murder Mystery Trail around Nantwich unveiled for families

A local writer has launched a “murder mystery” trail around Nantwich to help families get out and about during school holidays.

The trail, put together by Claire Britton, is one of 25 guides set across Cheshire, North Wales and Merseryside.

August 11, 2014
South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

A Wistaston councillor has accused opposition of “misleading” the public over a Cheshire East Council hearing on dementia care.

Cllr Margaret Simon hit out after a “call-in” by Labour opposition over Cheshire East’s new plan for dementia care over next few years.

August 9, 2014
Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters will benefit from a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

The Government has announced the move and believes the college, called UTC Crewe, will boost the region’s engineering skills.

August 6, 2014
Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

A man has been charged in connection with a fraud case in which a Wistaston woman was allegedly conned out of £9,000.

The man is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and will appear at Chester Crown Court on September 19.

August 5, 2014
Nantwich Food Festival organisers plan Friday night feast event

Nantwich Food Festival organisers plan Friday night feast event

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival has unveiled plans for a Friday night feast of entertainment.

Organisers hope to create a party atmosphere in town with professional fire-eaters, stilt-walkers and jugglers providing entertainment.

August 5, 2014
Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden designers and florists completed a successful RHS Flower Show Tatton Park by winning two top awards.

And the Reaseheath College team also helped one of Cheshire’s leading visitor attractions to achieve another.

August 1, 2014