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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
New Reaseheath College hall in Nantwich dedicated to late governor

New Reaseheath College hall in Nantwich dedicated to late governor

A new Reaseheath College halls of residence in Nantwich has been dedicated to a man who helped turn them  into a training leader. Platt Hall has been named in memory of John Platt OBE.

May 28, 2014
£5k contest launched to find Crewe and Nantwich business brains

£5k contest launched to find Crewe and Nantwich business brains

Young business brains in Nantwich and Crewe are being urged to enter a new competition – with a £5k prize up for grabs. The campaign, backed by South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, is targeting 18-25 years olds living in a 10-mile radius of Crewe or Nantwich.

May 28, 2014
Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

A Tarporley man has been badly injured in a road smash near Sandbach. The 21-year-old was a passenger in a blue Ford Fiesta which collided with another at the junction of Clay Lane and Hall Lane, Elton.

May 27, 2014
Scheme to tackle hate crime in Cheshire awarded national funding

Scheme to tackle hate crime in Cheshire awarded national funding

A new scheme to highlight the growing problem of hate crime in Cheshire has been awarded funding. The Central Cheshire Buddies Scheme wants to raise awareness of hate crime through a project called “This is Me”.

May 27, 2014
Surefire Media in Nantwich to stage free website workshops

Surefire Media in Nantwich to stage free website workshops

A Nantwich firm is to stage a free website workshop for local start-up businesses. Surefire Media is staging the event on Thursday June 5 at Regents House, on Beam Heath Way, Nantwich.

May 27, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe firms back Foundation Rides cycling fundraiser

Nantwich and Crewe firms back Foundation Rides cycling fundraiser

South Cheshire-based Up and Under Foundation is to stage the 2014 Foundation Rides in aid of disadvantaged youngsters. Cyclist and businesses from around Nantwich and Crewe will join together on June 8 for the fund-raiser.

May 26, 2014