A Nantwich man is tackling one of the most gruelling races on the globe – and is the second oldest Brit competing!
Richard Balukiewicz, 63, is testing his body in the ultimate in human endurance – the Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara Desert.
Budding food technologists from schools across the region battled it out in a baking challenge at a Nantwich college.
Ten finalists including Alex Camp, 13, from Congleton, made it through to the Schools Great British Pie Bake Off, held in Reaseheath College’s specialist food centre.
By Kirsty Rollings
New signs and a wooden swan sculpture have been unveiled to the public at Nantwich Lake.
The project was a joint venture between Cheshire East Council, Ansa Environmental Services Ltd, RSPCA and the Dog’s Trust.
A Nantwich primary school placed in special measures could change its name and uniform, it has emerged.
Parents of pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School, on Manor Road, were given the news on the day children broke for Easter.
An elderly woman was badly injured after falling down a flight of stairs in Nantwich town centre.
Paramedics and police were called out, including the North West Air Ambulance which landed at nearby Barony Park.
Cheshire East has until end of July to submit more evidence in its fight to get a Local Plan recognised.
The new deadline has been set by planning inspectors to take account of the general and local elections.
By Kirsty Rollings
A new monthly Cartoon Academy has been launched at Nantwich Museum.
Mayor of Nantwich Town Council Cllr Christine Farrall was on hand to officially launch the new workshops.
Thousands of people welcomed the sun to Nantwich as the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival entered its third day.
Venues across the town hosted live music of all genres – and the “Saturday on the Square” was packed full of entertainment.
An Independent councillor in Nantwich has hit back at initial plans to build a car park on green space near the River Weaver.
Conservative councillors David Marren and Peter Groves say the site, behind Nantwich Pool off Wall Lane, is viable despite flood fears.
The historic building known as The Gables in Nantwich looks set to be transferred to town council control – for £1.
A report to be discussed by current owner Cheshire East Council recommends the asset transfer of the three-storey building and car park on Beam Street.
By Kirsty Rollings
South Cheshire dancing stars AJ and Chloe are to perform in the biggest Youth Latin competition in Europe.
Former Brine Leas student AJ, 20, and 19-year-old Chloe began dancing together over eight years ago, having wowed crowds across the world since with their slick moves.
A new car park on the River Weaver flood plain in Nantwich could work, councillors say.
The town council has looked at different sites amid plans to build more parking space for Nantwich town centre visitors.
Nantwich Pool users are worse off than swimmers across Cheshire East – because of a car parking anomaly.
Now a town councillor is pushing for Cheshire East Council and leisure bosses to redress the balance.
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