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Parents unhappy over headteacher “share” plan by Nantwich schools

Parents unhappy over headteacher “share” plan by Nantwich schools

Angry parents are demanding answers from Nantwich school governors amid plans to “loan out” its headteacher to another primary. As part of the deal, Stapeley Broad Lane’s headteacher could work part of the week at “struggling” Bridgemere Primary.

June 11, 2014
Police drugs warning after Nantwich man jailed for 4 years

Police drugs warning after Nantwich man jailed for 4 years

Police sent out a stern warning to drug users after a Nantwich man was jailed for four years for supplying class A and B substances. Daniel Watson, 23, was arrested after officers raided an address on Hillfield Place, Nantwich.

June 10, 2014
Welsh Row traffic island in Nantwich faces axe after accidents

Welsh Row traffic island in Nantwich faces axe after accidents

A traffic island installed on a busy Nantwich street to make it safer, has been blamed for a series of accidents. Now councillors are calling for the island, at the junction of Welsh Row and Queens Drive, to be removed – at the cost of £3,500.

June 10, 2014
Nantwich duo crown 12-month rise from Malbank to London’s West End

Nantwich duo crown 12-month rise from Malbank to London’s West End

By Claire Faulkner Twelve months ago, Harry Johnson and Justin Williams were producing “Fawlty Towers” at a school in Nantwich. Now they are about to crown an amazing year when their latest show “Bouncers” opens in the West End of London.

June 10, 2014
Nantwich teachers and pupils in final preparation for SkoolsFest 2014

Nantwich teachers and pupils in final preparation for SkoolsFest 2014

Pupils and teachers across Nantwich are putting the final touches to the eagerly-anticipated SkoolsFest 2014 event later this month. The event will see all 16 schools in the Nantwich Education Partnership (NEP) take part for the second festival of its kind.

June 9, 2014
Picture Special: 2014 Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes near Nantwich

Picture Special: 2014 Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy a Nantwich village tradition at the annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes. The event, organised by Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years.

June 9, 2014
RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage 20th anniversary Summer Fair

RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage 20th anniversary Summer Fair

Families are being invited to a Summer Fair this month at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich. The event, on Sunday June 29, will feature a host of activities to help raise funds for the centre on London Road.

June 9, 2014
Eight-year-old goalkeeper from Nantwich signs for Liverpool

Eight-year-old goalkeeper from Nantwich signs for Liverpool

A budding goalkeeper from Nantwich has signed for Liverpool – at the age of eight! Frankie Phillips, son of former Crewe Alexandra keeper Steve Phillips, has put pen to paper for the Premier League giants.

June 9, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich joins National Care Homes Open Day plan

Richmond Village Nantwich joins National Care Homes Open Day plan

Richmond Village Nantwich is joining a national programme to encourage people to visit care homes in their area on Friday June 20. The National Care Home Open Day is inviting homes around the UK to open their doors to the general public.

June 6, 2014
South Cheshire charities team up for volunteer recruitment event

South Cheshire charities team up for volunteer recruitment event

Two local charities are joining forces to recruit volunteers at a special event in South Cheshire next month. Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity and Hope House Children’s Hospice are staging the recruitment drive on Wednesday July 2.

June 6, 2014
Reaseheath College offers £85 million boost to Nantwich, says report

Reaseheath College offers £85 million boost to Nantwich, says report

Reaseheath College in Nantwich contributes £85.7 million income a year for the local business community, a new report claims. This was one of the key findings in a study of the social and economic impact of the college, by Economic Modelling Specialists International (emsi).

June 5, 2014
Police warning to Nantwich residents over malware computer criminals

Police warning to Nantwich residents over malware computer criminals

Nantwich residents are being warned by Cheshire Police to guard against criminals infecting computers  with two new forms of malware. Two new “viruses” which steal users’ login details for online banking and hold users to ransom, are sweeping across the country.

June 5, 2014
Belton Cheese scoops 22 gongs at 2014 British Cheese Awards

Belton Cheese scoops 22 gongs at 2014 British Cheese Awards

A local cheesemaker scooped more than 20 accolades at the 2014 British Cheese Awards. Belton Cheese, regular winners at the International Cheese Awards at the Nantwich Show, impressed judges at the Royal Bath and West Show.

June 5, 2014