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Prostate testing day to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

Prostate testing day to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

Leighton Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold a free PSA  test session for Nantwich men on June 1. Prostate Specific Antigen testing for men aged 55 will be carried out by fully trained operators at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 11, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Hardy runners from Crewe and Nantwich tackled one the highlights of the year at the “killer mile” event in Mow Cop. More than 500 runners braved the wind, rain and notorious Mow Cop hill, including several members of South Cheshire Harriers.

May 10, 2013
Nantwich nuisance tenant evicted after abusing neighbours

Nantwich nuisance tenant evicted after abusing neighbours

A nuisance tenant who subjected his neighbours to months of threats, noise and verbal abuse has been evicted from his Nantwich home. Cheshire Police and Wulvern Housing teamed up with victims to gather evidence and get the Cronkinson Oak resident removed.

May 9, 2013
Nantwich primary school absences top 16,300, FOI figures show

Nantwich primary school absences top 16,300, FOI figures show

Nantwich primary children missed more than 16,300 school sessions between them in 2011-12, figures reveal. But attendance has improved in all but two primary schools in the area in the last three years, according to statistics.

May 9, 2013
Nantwich mums launch KidzKitchen business for children

Nantwich mums launch KidzKitchen business for children

Two Nantwich mums are stirring up a heap of fun for youngsters with their new baking business. Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox, both from Wybunbury, launched “KidzKitchen” to introduce healthy cooking to children.

May 9, 2013
Reaseheath College students raise £4,500 for Broughton House

Reaseheath College students raise £4,500 for Broughton House

Reaseheath College students rocked, cycled, paddled and hiked to raise funds for charity during the college’s annual RAG Week. A Las Vegas RAG Ball, a 665-mile static cycle challenge, a raft race on the college lake, a tractor pull and a sponsored dog walk were among activities enjoyed by students at the Nantwich college.

May 8, 2013
Nantwich Elim Church hosts Business Support Group event

Nantwich Elim Church hosts Business Support Group event

Nantwich Elim Church is to stage a Business Support Group event next week. The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm on Monday May 13, aims to provide help for local companies in the area.

May 8, 2013
Nantwich Sainsbury’s shoppers raise £3,300 for One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich Sainsbury’s shoppers raise £3,300 for One in Eleven Appeal

Staff and shoppers at Sainsbury’s Nantwich have raised £3,300 for the One in Eleven Appeal. The Middlewich Road supermarket chose the appeal as its charity of the year for 2012.

May 8, 2013
Nantwich Town fans buy new tannoy system for Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town fans buy new tannoy system for Weaver Stadium

Big-hearted Nantwich Town fans have dug deep to raise funds for a new tannoy system at the club’s Weaver Stadium. The Independent Supporters Association unveiled the system in the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Van stand before the final home game of the season.

May 8, 2013
Hunt for yobs who damaged Virgin Trains service in South Cheshire

Hunt for yobs who damaged Virgin Trains service in South Cheshire

Police are hunting yobs in South Cheshire who damaged a packed Virgin Trains service by throwing an object at it from a bridge. British Transport Police believe two youths seen running on an embankment near a footbridge over the railway were responsible.

May 7, 2013
Artistic Nantwich children scoop honours in museum competition

Artistic Nantwich children scoop honours in museum competition

Nantwich youngsters were rewarded for their creative side after impressing in a local art competition. Children from schools across the town entered the competition run by Nantwich Museum, on Pillory Street.

May 7, 2013
Olympic rider to star at Reaseheath College masterclass in Nantwich

Olympic rider to star at Reaseheath College masterclass in Nantwich

Olympic dressage rider Richard Davison will be in Nantwich for a special masterclass event at Reaseheath College. Davison will be joined by world class showjumper Michael Whitaker and international three-day eventer Alex Hua Tian.

May 7, 2013
Swine flu girl’s family hosts Nantwich fundraiser for life-saving service

Swine flu girl’s family hosts Nantwich fundraiser for life-saving service

The family of a baby suffering Swine Flu is hoping to top £100,000 charity funds raised, with a special event in Nantwich. Sienna Malley’s parents have so far raised £75,000 for the North West and North Wales Paediatric Transport Service (NWTS).

May 7, 2013