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Crewe & Nantwich car dealer launches apprentice hunt

Crewe & Nantwich car dealer launches apprentice hunt

A Crewe & Nantwich car dealer has launched a new apprentice scheme to expand its team. Family business Gateway Peugeot is on the hunt for a new apprentice to work in the sales department, with the potential to become a permanent employee.

May 6, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group targets “grotspot” woodland sites

Nantwich Litter Group targets “grotspot” woodland sites

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers targeted two woodland grotspots in the town and collected nearly 40 bags of rubbish. The team tackled woodland areas by the River Weaver footbridge off St Anne’s car park and Shrewbridge Road car park.

May 5, 2013
Nantwich college worker’s London Marathon fundraiser for NWAA

Nantwich college worker’s London Marathon fundraiser for NWAA

A Nantwich college worker put his best foot forward in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon to raise funds for a prominent local charity. Mark Hardy, student services coordinator at Reaseheath College, ran in aid of North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) and hopes to raise £2,000.

May 4, 2013
Nantwich cyclist badly injured in Waterlode road accident

Nantwich cyclist badly injured in Waterlode road accident

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a serious road accident on Waterlode in Nantwich.

The accident happened close to the turn off for Love Lane carpark, and police have had to close off the road in both directions.

May 3, 2013
Nantwich beauty school celebrates 20 years of training

Nantwich beauty school celebrates 20 years of training

A beauty therapy training firm in Nantwich is celebrating 20 years this week. Louise Leach, who founded the International School of Beauty Therapy, has seen therapists jet off to ply their trade around the world.

May 2, 2013
New “Hands off Wistaston” campaign group fights developers

New “Hands off Wistaston” campaign group fights developers

A new group called “Hands Off Wistaston” has been set up to protect the village’s Green Gap from development. Campaigners hope the group will help defend Wistaston against “unnecessary, unsustainable and unwanted development”.

May 2, 2013
Nantwich “Strictly Learn to Dance” raises £15k for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich “Strictly Learn to Dance” raises £15k for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White The finale of ‘Strictly Learn to Dance 2013’ in Nantwich proved a big hit. Seventeen couples took to the dance floor at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 1, 2013
Cheshire Triathlon celebrates 21 years with Nantwich event

Cheshire Triathlon celebrates 21 years with Nantwich event

The Barony Park in Nantwich will be a hive of activity when the 21st Cheshire Triathlon comes to town. More than 1,000 competitors and their families will line the park for the June 2 anniversary event.

May 1, 2013
100km of Nantwich roads still defective, pothole figures show

100km of Nantwich roads still defective, pothole figures show

A quarter of Cheshire East roads needing potholes repairs are in Nantwich, according to latest figures. Around 400km of the road network in the borough are still in need of repair, despite more than 21,643 potholes being filled so far this year.

April 30, 2013
Nantwich marina equipped with life-saving defibrillator from NWAS

Nantwich marina equipped with life-saving defibrillator from NWAS

Six members of staff from Aqueduct Marina in Nantwich have been trained to help save lives. The employees are now equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) given to them by North West Ambulance Service.

April 29, 2013
Nantwich TPL hairstylist makes regional Wella Trend Vision awards

Nantwich TPL hairstylist makes regional Wella Trend Vision awards

A hairstylist from Nantwich has reached the regional heats of a major contest. Laura Cassata is one of three stylists from South Cheshire firm TPL to make it through in the Young Talent class of the global Wella Trend Vision awards.

April 29, 2013
Danny Johnson named as new Nantwich Town manager

Danny Johnson named as new Nantwich Town manager

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town have unveiled Danny Johnson as their new manager. The 37-year-old joins the Dabbers after their final home game against Blyth Spartans this Saturday.

April 29, 2013
Acclaimed author David Gaffney hosts Nantwich Library event

Acclaimed author David Gaffney hosts Nantwich Library event

Nantwich Library will be hosting acclaimed flash fiction author David Gaffney next month. Gaffney is the author of critically acclaimed works such as Sawn-off Tales, Aromabingo, The Half-life of Songs and Never Never.

April 29, 2013