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South Cheshire College staff help raise £800 for Macmillan Cancer

South Cheshire College staff help raise £800 for Macmillan Cancer

Generous South Cheshire College staff helped raised more than £800 in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The college’s award-winning Academy Restaurant and Deli hosted the event, where a selection of cakes were served throughout the morning.

November 13, 2016
Police warning over counterfeit notes used in Nantwich shops

Police warning over counterfeit notes used in Nantwich shops

Police in Nantwich are warning town centre traders after counterfeit notes were used in shops.

Reports suggest counterfeit £20 notes were used at several locations.

November 12, 2016
Nantwich bus pass holders “penalised” by current timetable, say users

Nantwich bus pass holders “penalised” by current timetable, say users

Elderly bus users in Nantwich are calling for timetable changes to key morning routes so they can use their free passes.

They say they are being disadvantaged because the number 89 bus to Wrexham leaves Nantwich bus station at 9.25am.

November 10, 2016
HSBC to close Nantwich branch because of “52% drop in footfall”

HSBC to close Nantwich branch because of “52% drop in footfall”

HSBC Bank chiefs have revealed they are to close the Nantwich branch because of a dramatic drop in footfall.

The branch, on the corner of High Street and Hospital Street, is set to close on January 27.

November 10, 2016
RSPCA staff in Nantwich treat owl trapped in house after falling down chimney

RSPCA staff in Nantwich treat owl trapped in house after falling down chimney

RSPCA staff in Nantwich ‘flue’ to the rescue of an owl which had fallen down a chimney and had become stranded in an empty house!

The RSPCA was called to help fire crew rescue the owl after neighbours had spotted him sitting on the window ledge inside the vacant property.

November 9, 2016
Police probe two burglaries on Audlem Road, Nantwich

Police probe two burglaries on Audlem Road, Nantwich

Police are probing two house burglaries which happened on Audlem Road in Nantwich.

Officers received two separate reports of break-ins in the early hours of the morning yesterday (November 8).

November 9, 2016
Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

A Willaston man killed in the A500 crash at Barthomley, has been named as 31-year-old Neil Dey.

A van and a HGV collided on the road between the M6 and the roundabout for the Shavington bypass.

November 8, 2016
College students help Nantwich youngsters boost health awareness

College students help Nantwich youngsters boost health awareness

College students have teamed up with Crewe and Nantwich School Sport Partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of primary school youngsters.

Sport students at South Cheshire College invited children and teachers from seven Crewe and Nantwich schools to explore nutrition and sporting activities.

November 7, 2016

A500 accident sparks chaos for thousands of South Cheshire drivers

A serious accident on the A500 caused chaos for thousands of drivers from Crewe and Nantwich during rush hour today (November 7).

The crash between a van and a lorry has closed the A500 at Barthomley in both directions.

November 7, 2016
One-year cancer survival rates boost for South Cheshire

One-year cancer survival rates boost for South Cheshire

One-year cancer survival rates have improved in South Cheshire, latest statistics have shown.

A health partnership between the NHS, local authorities and Macmillan Cancer Support has seen major improvements.

November 6, 2016
Leighton Hospital bosses unveil new MRI scanner

Leighton Hospital bosses unveil new MRI scanner

Leighton Hospital bosses have unveiled a new MRI scanner after a two-year fundraising campaign.

The appeal was launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity in March 2014 and has raised more than £960,000.

November 4, 2016
Damaged mains hits water supply for thousands in Nantwich

Damaged mains hits water supply for thousands in Nantwich

A damaged water mains network has hit the supply to thousands of Nantwich residents.

United Utilities engineers are now on site in the Barony Road area to repair the damage.

November 3, 2016
Nantwich residents face 3.99% hike in Council Tax in 2017

Nantwich residents face 3.99% hike in Council Tax in 2017

Nantwich families face a 3.99% rise in Council Tax as Cheshire East Council bids to find £100m savings.

The announcement means many face significantly larger tax bills in 2017-18, and follows a 3.75% increase in April this year.

November 3, 2016