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British Crime Survey positive for Nantwich and Cheshire

British Crime Survey positive for Nantwich and Cheshire

Cheshire is a safer place to live with a reduction of 4% in all recorded crime, according to the British Crime Survey. The figures, which compare April 2012-March 2013 with April 2011-March 2012, show there are over 2,547 fewer victims of crime.

July 18, 2013
New eye care support group launches for Nantwich and Crewe

New eye care support group launches for Nantwich and Crewe

Patients who attend Leighton Hospital ’s Eye Care Centre for treatment on macular degeneration are invited to a new support group. Staff from the Eye Care Centre will hold their first session, in association with Macular Society and the IRIS Vision Resource Centre, on Wednesday August 7.

July 18, 2013
Wistaston youngsters win in Laurie Twiss Awards for Journalism

Wistaston youngsters win in Laurie Twiss Awards for Journalism

Youngsters from a village near Nantwich were given special prizes for their excellent writing skills. Ella Banks was 1st prize winner in the Laurie Twiss Awards for Journalism for 2013 in Wistaston.

July 18, 2013
Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

A Nantwich councillor has hailed the second Societies Spectacular event a big success. Hundreds of people packed a sun-drenched Nantwich town square to find out what dozens of clubs and groups have to offer.

July 17, 2013
Yorkshire Building Society staff in Nantwich raise Sands money

Yorkshire Building Society staff in Nantwich raise Sands money

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues in Nantwich scaled new heights to help raise more than £500 for charity. Six members of staff climbed Snowdon in aid of the stillborn and neonatal death charity, Sands, which provides local support throughout Cheshire.

July 17, 2013
Cyclist tackles “60 at 60” challenge for Leukaemia research

Cyclist tackles “60 at 60” challenge for Leukaemia research

By Jonathan White A hardy cyclist is taking on “60 at 60” fund-raising challenge – to mark his 60th birthday. Ben Reinhardt will tackle a gruelling challenge on his actual birthday, this Sunday July 21.

July 17, 2013
Man injured after tractor accident in Sound near Nantwich

Man injured after tractor accident in Sound near Nantwich

A man suffered serious hand injuries after being trapped in farm machinery at Sound, near Nantwich. Fire crews from Nantwich and Audlem were called out to help cut the victim free from a tractor at premises on Whitchurch Road, Broomhall.

July 16, 2013
Gang of bouncy castle thieves target two Nantwich pubs

Gang of bouncy castle thieves target two Nantwich pubs

Two pub landlords in Nantwich have been left deflated after crooks stole their bouncy castles. Thieves smashed down the rear fence of the Boot and Shoe pub in Hospital Street earlier today (July 16) to carry out their latest raid.

July 16, 2013
Reaseheath College celebrates top students at Nantwich graduation

Reaseheath College celebrates top students at Nantwich graduation

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up a record year of student enrolments and achievements. The college’s annual awards ceremony celebrated the success of over 1,200 graduating FE students who have achieved industry qualifications and skills.

July 16, 2013
120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

Organisers of this year’s Nantwich Food & Drink Festival are urging more local businesses to come forward and join in the event. More than 120 different traders have already pledged to get involved during the three-day festival which brings £2 million into the town.

July 16, 2013
Nantwich’s Wellington Road closed as United Utilities sewer works begin

Nantwich’s Wellington Road closed as United Utilities sewer works begin

A busy route in and out of Nantwich is now closed for eight weeks as major drainage works get under way. Wellington Road is now closed off between Station Road and Parkfield Drive.

July 16, 2013
Young girl injured in accident outside Nantwich primary school

Young girl injured in accident outside Nantwich primary school

A young girl was injured when she was in collision with a car outside a Nantwich primary school. The youngster, believed to be aged 7 or 8, was hit by the wing mirror of a car outside Pear Tree Primary in Pear Tree Field, Stapeley.

July 15, 2013
Cheshire Cat in Nantwich to stage birthday charity fundraiser

Cheshire Cat in Nantwich to stage birthday charity fundraiser

A popular venue in Nantwich is laying on a celebration birthday party to help raise money for Parkinson’s. Bosses at The Cheshire Cat on Welsh Row are organising a series of events between July 19 and 21.

July 15, 2013