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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
Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can interrogate Cheshire East Council bosses on how robust they feel the new Local Plan is.

The Local Plan document sets out the council’s case for sustainable economic growth over the next 15 years.

August 1, 2014
Man arrested amid Crewe attempted child abduction reports

Man arrested amid Crewe attempted child abduction reports

A man has been arrested amid reports of an attempted child abduction in Crewe today (July 31)

Police are investigating after a man was seen behaving suspiciously in the area around Morrisons on Dunwoody Way.

July 31, 2014
Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrests for suspected drink driving were made in Nantwich during a summer crackdown.

Only Crewe (14), Congleton (10) and Knutsford (10) saw more in East Cheshire during a campaign which has seen more arrests made compared to 2013.

July 31, 2014
Picture special at another successful Nantwich Agricultural Show

Picture special at another successful Nantwich Agricultural Show

Thousands of visitors descended on Nantwich to enjoy one the best Nantwich Agricultural Shows for years.

For once the weather was kind – and organisers made the most of it by staging a fantastic event on the Showground at Dorfold Park.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich Bookshop stars on “Million Dollar Intern” this week

Nantwich Bookshop stars on “Million Dollar Intern” this week

Nantwich Bookshop is set to feature in an episode of the new TV show “Million Dollar Intern” this week.

The new reality series sees ambitious business executives act as interns in local firms.

July 30, 2014