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M&S workers in Nantwich tackle triathlon for charity

M&S workers in Nantwich tackle triathlon for charity

Staff at three Marks & Spencer stores in South Cheshire kicked off their annual charity fundraising in style.

Employees from Nantwich’s Simply Food store took part in a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

July 18, 2014
Playworld party raises cash for Leighton Hospital children’s ward

Playworld party raises cash for Leighton Hospital children’s ward

More than 50 children attended a fundraising event held at Playworld in Shavington – with pyjamas on and ready to party!

The event, organised by mum-of-two Caroline Lowther, raised £240 for the Children’s Ward at Leighton Hospital.

July 18, 2014
Five-car smash on M6 in Cheshire closes motorway

Five-car smash on M6 in Cheshire closes motorway

A five-vehicle smash has closed the M6 motorway northbound in Cheshire between junctions 16 for Nantwich and 18 for Holmes Chapel.

Drivers are warned to stay clear of the M6 after the accident today (July 17).

July 17, 2014
Reaseheath College students raise £10,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Reaseheath College students raise £10,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Caring students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich handed over £10,000 to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice at their summer ball.

Money raised from RAG (Raising and Giving) activities was presented to Mark Porter, St Luke’s corporate and community fund raiser

July 17, 2014
Wyche School in Nantwich placed in “special measures” by Ofsted

Wyche School in Nantwich placed in “special measures” by Ofsted

A primary school in Nantwich has been placed in “special measures” by Ofsted.

Wyche Primary School and Nursery, on Manor Road, was visited in June and the report has just been published.

July 16, 2014
21 suspected Cheshire paedophiles arrested in national swoop

21 suspected Cheshire paedophiles arrested in national swoop

Twenty-one suspected online paedophiles have been arrested across Cheshire as part of a national police operation.

Cheshire Police joined 44 other forces in the six-month Operation Notarise, which led to the arrest of 660 suspected paedophiles.

July 16, 2014
Nantwich youngsters to get CRY screening for killer heart defect

Nantwich youngsters to get CRY screening for killer heart defect

Scores of Nantwich youngsters are to be screened for a deadly heart condition in memory of tragic Matthew Dewhirst.

The 17-year-old, who lived in Nantwich and Crewe, collapsed and died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) during a rugby training session.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich Mayor calls for Christmas Lights “summit” with Crewe

Nantwich Mayor calls for Christmas Lights “summit” with Crewe

The Mayor of Nantwich has called for a Christmas Lights “clear the air” summit with her Crewe Town Council counterpart.

Cllr Christine Farrall’s request to meet with Crewe Mayor Cllr Pam Minshull is the latest twist in the “fairylightsgate” controversy.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich school team boosted by Crewe Golf Club donation

Nantwich school team boosted by Crewe Golf Club donation

Golfers have been pitching in for a year – to help raise cash for a Nantwich school football team.

Crewe Golf Club Ladies have been fundraising at golf events, raffles and coffee mornings to help support several sports related community projects in the area.

July 14, 2014
South Cheshire tyre fitter chosen for Michelin UK academy

South Cheshire tyre fitter chosen for Michelin UK academy

A South Cheshire tyre fitter is among 10 chosen across the UK for a new Michelin academy scheme.

The Professionals Academy Car Tyre Retail Programme aims to transform tyre fitters into the next generation expert technicians.

July 14, 2014
Alvaston Hall Hotel “sorry” for late fireworks noise in Nantwich

Alvaston Hall Hotel “sorry” for late fireworks noise in Nantwich

Hotel bosses in Nantwich have apologised for a late-night fireworks show which disturbed thousands on a midweek school night.

Warner Leisure held the 7-minute display to mark the £12.5 million re-opening of Alvaston Hall Hotel, in Nantwich.

July 13, 2014
Crewe councillors threaten legal action in Nantwich Christmas lights row

Crewe councillors threaten legal action in Nantwich Christmas lights row

Crewe councillors are threatening legal action and other measures if Christmas lights given to Nantwich are not handed back.

They have even suggested bringing in contractors to rip the lights down if used in a Nantwich Christmas display later this year.

July 11, 2014
Nantwich woman’s digital media firm creates new jobs

Nantwich woman’s digital media firm creates new jobs

A digital media company run by a young Nantwich woman is expanding and recruiting more staff.

Fiona Ridgway, who runs R1 Digital Media Ltd, is looking to add to the team at their new offices in Crewe Hall Farm.

July 10, 2014