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Nantwich student cut above rest in national forestry awards

Nantwich student cut above rest in national forestry awards

A Nantwich college student has scooped a national forestry award. John Tunstall is the first Reaseheath College student to win a Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Silky Fox Handsaws Award.

August 17, 2012
Family confirm South Cheshire runner John Lawton’s body found

Family confirm South Cheshire runner John Lawton’s body found

The body of missing South Cheshire runner John Lawton has been found on a mountainside, his family confirmed today. The discovery comes almost four months after John, from Alsager, disappeared while competing in the 35km Taygetos Challenge near Kalamata.

August 16, 2012
South Cheshire College celebrates 99.6% A level pass rate

South Cheshire College celebrates 99.6% A level pass rate

South Cheshire College is celebrating after announcing its second best ever set of A level results. Crewe and Nantwich students at the institution celebrated an overall A level pass rate of 99.6%.

August 16, 2012
Brine Leas School in Nantwich celebrates A Level success stories

Brine Leas School in Nantwich celebrates A Level success stories

Brine Leas High School students in Nantwich are celebrating a milestone today as the first cohort of A level results were released. Around 100 students at BL6 picked up their results as the first sixth form cohort in the school’s history.

August 16, 2012
“Very Best in Stand Up” comedy season returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

“Very Best in Stand Up” comedy season returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for a new season in September with a top bill of acts lined up. And to kick off, promoters have Charlie Baker, Nick Page, Carl Donnelly and Gary Delaney appearing on Friday September 7.

August 16, 2012
Over 1,000 enjoy Choldmondeley Castle picnic for One in Eleven Appeal

Over 1,000 enjoy Choldmondeley Castle picnic for One in Eleven Appeal

Tots and teddies took over Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich for a special fundraising picnic for the One in Eleven Appeal. Families brought their favourite teddies to the Cheshire beauty spot to help raise funds for a new neonatal unit at Leighton Hospital.

August 15, 2012
“Walking Football” event to be staged at Nantwich Town FC

“Walking Football” event to be staged at Nantwich Town FC

Football fans who like to play at a gentler pace can sign up to a one-off session being staged at Nantwich Town FC. The “Walking Football” event at the Weaver Stadium is aimed at the older generation still keen on playing the sport they love.

August 14, 2012
Minshull’s fundraiser helps South Cheshire cancer patients

Minshull’s fundraiser helps South Cheshire cancer patients

By Jonathan White A ‘Grand Mad Hatters Tea Party’ at Minshull’s in Crewe helped to raise vital funds for South Cheshire cancer patients. Minshull’s donated 50p for each cup of tea and coffee bought along with proceeds from cake sales to Marie Curie Cancer Care

August 14, 2012
Nantwich man, 23, arrested over “ear bite” pub incident

Nantwich man, 23, arrested over “ear bite” pub incident

A Nantwich man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which part of a man’s ear was bitten off. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an altercation which happened outside a pub in Crewe.

August 13, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich rounded off a week of competition as it celebrated the Olympics in its own style. Different events were held at the Care Home and Retirement Village off London Road involving residents and staff.

August 13, 2012
Nantwich teenagers offered new Wulvern apprentice scheme

Nantwich teenagers offered new Wulvern apprentice scheme

Nantwich housing provider Wulvern has launched an apprenticeship scheme to help young people onto the career ladder. Wulvern wants to recruit eight apprentices, from both business and trade areas, to start in October 2012.

August 11, 2012
Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Nantwich residents concerned at new housing developments will get a chance to quiz Cheshire East Council’s leader. Cllr Michael Jones (pictured) has agreed to attend a “public debate” evening organised by Stapeley Parish Council.

August 10, 2012
Reaseheath College and National Trust celebrate course success

Reaseheath College and National Trust celebrate course success

Trainee countryside wardens and gardeners graduated from The National Trust’s Academy at a ceremony at Reaseheath College. The trainees, who work at NT properties nationwide, completed a three-year programme run in partnership with the Nantwich college.

August 10, 2012