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Highfields Primary in Nantwich to stage Fizz Fashion Show

Highfields Primary in Nantwich to stage Fizz Fashion Show

A primary school in Nantwich is to stage a Fizz Fashion Show to help raise funds. The show at Highfields Community Primary School will take place on Wednesday June 11, from 7.30pm.

June 4, 2014
Man arrested over South Cheshire murder of woman, 87

Man arrested over South Cheshire murder of woman, 87

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of an 87-year-old woman in South Cheshire. Yvonne Fox was found dead at a house on Alsager at around 1pm yesterday (June 3).

June 4, 2014
A51 in Nantwich to close for SIX days for major repair work

A51 in Nantwich to close for SIX days for major repair work

Motorists are being warned of more traffic chaos in Nantwich when a major route closes for almost a week. The A51 London Road at Stapeley will be closed from its junction with Peter Destapleigh Way to Howbeck Bridge.

June 3, 2014
Government agrees £15.6 million pot for Crewe Green Link Road project

Government agrees £15.6 million pot for Crewe Green Link Road project

Ministers have earmarked £15 million for a key link road to help boost growth for Crewe and Nantwich. Department for Transport today confirmed £15.64m funding for the 1.1km Crewe Green Link Road South dual carriageway project.

June 3, 2014
Millfields Primary summer fair plea to former staff and pupils

Millfields Primary summer fair plea to former staff and pupils

Past staff and students of a Nantwich school will be meeting up at the school’s summer fair. Millfields Primary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is looking for former teachers and pupils to get in contact.

June 3, 2014
Divorce scheme aids 100 Nantwich and Crewe families in 12 months

Divorce scheme aids 100 Nantwich and Crewe families in 12 months

A free service to help separating parents in Nantwich and Crewe has helped more than 100 families in just 12 months. The Family Matters scheme, based at local firm Hall Smith Whittingham on Nantwich Road, celebrates a one-year anniversary.

June 3, 2014
Food students in Nantwich scoop medal for tasty burger entry

Food students in Nantwich scoop medal for tasty burger entry

Innovative burgers made by food students in Nantwich scooped a bronze medal in a national contest. The students from Reaseheath College earned the gong in the first round of the EBLEX “England’s Best Burger Challenge”.

June 3, 2014
Nantwich primary pupils enjoy Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution” day

Nantwich primary pupils enjoy Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution” day

Budding chefs at a Nantwich school have been taking part in Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution”! Pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School joined forces with children around the world to take part in a record-breaking cookery lesson.

June 2, 2014
New Nantwich Football Academy to be launched by club and college

New Nantwich Football Academy to be launched by club and college

A new Nantwich Football Academy run by Nantwich Town and Malbank School & Sixth Form College, will kick off in September. Sixteen-year-olds can study for a BTEC Diploma in Sport at Malbank Sixth Form while being coached at Nantwich Town FC.

June 2, 2014
Kitchen appliance warning after dryer blaze in Nantwich home

Kitchen appliance warning after dryer blaze in Nantwich home

Fire crews are warning residents to check on the safety of kitchen appliances after a blaze at a house in Nantwich. The fire broke out at a property on Barony Court involving a tumble dryer.

June 1, 2014
Police warning after series of house burglaries in Nantwich villages

Police warning after series of house burglaries in Nantwich villages

Police are warning villagers around Nantwich after a series of house burglaries over the last few days. Burglars have struck at properties in Wybunbury, Haughton, Peckforton, Bickerton and Croxton Green in the last 48 hours.

June 1, 2014
Nantwich Museum to stage plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum to stage plant and book sale

The popular plant and book sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the museum on June 7. A wide selection of keenly priced plants and books will be available for sale in aid of museum funds.

May 30, 2014
Macmillan Cancer Unit issues plea for more Nantwich volunteers

Macmillan Cancer Unit issues plea for more Nantwich volunteers

A Macmillan Cancer Unit serving Nantwich and Crewe needs more volunteers to help cope with demand. The Unit, at Leighton Hospital, is hosting a series of walks to support people in their active recovery from cancer treatment.

May 29, 2014