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School bus accident outside Stapeley Broad Lane Primary

School bus accident outside Stapeley Broad Lane Primary

A bus ferrying youngsters to a Nantwich primary school was hit by a car outside the school gates today. Youngsters were getting off the bus parked outside Stapeley Broad Lane School when it was hit from behind.

October 4, 2012
Independent bids for Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner post

Independent bids for Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner post

An Independent candidate for the new Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner role, has the backing of ex MP Martin Bell. Sarah Flannery launched her campaign alongside former Tatton MP Bell this month.

October 3, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group action day targets town’s carparks

Nantwich Litter Group action day targets town’s carparks

Nantwich Litter Group’s next day of action takes place on Wednesday October 17. The team of volunteers will meet outside Nantwich Civic Hall at 10am for a “group pick”.

October 3, 2012
Guinea pigs help out at Richmond Village Nantwich care home

Guinea pigs help out at Richmond Village Nantwich care home

Staff at Richmond Village in Nantwich have been receiving a helping hand from an unusual source. Cornflake, a white and ginger guinea pig, has been aiding the Village’s hospitality manager Debbie Mercandelli by typing a few memos!

October 3, 2012
Highfields Community School to stage annual Family Fireworks event

Highfields Community School to stage annual Family Fireworks event

Friends of Highfields Community Primary School PTA in Nantwich are to host another “Family Fireworks” night. The event, organised with Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks, follows the success of the school’s first one last year.

October 2, 2012
Parents plea for Stapeley Broad Lane school carpark go ahead

Parents plea for Stapeley Broad Lane school carpark go ahead

Parents say plans for a car park at a Nantwich primary school could save lives. They are calling on Cheshire East Council to accept a revised application for a 43-space car park on land next to Broad Lane School, Stapeley.

October 2, 2012
Nantwich traffic lights and crossings to undergo upgrade

Nantwich traffic lights and crossings to undergo upgrade

Traffic lights and pedestrian crossings in Nantwich are to be upgraded in a bid to improve safety for users. Cheshire East Council is to introduce new LED signals which are brighter, more visible and last longer.

October 2, 2012
Puddle Ducks celebrates 10 years with new Nantwich classes

Puddle Ducks celebrates 10 years with new Nantwich classes

A Cheshire firm which runs swimming classes for babies is celebrating 10 years by launching new sessions in Nantwich. Puddle Ducks is to run classes at the newly revamped indoor pool based at Regent’s Park, off London Road.

October 1, 2012
Nantwich Museum appoints Vicky Edwards as new administrator

Nantwich Museum appoints Vicky Edwards as new administrator

Nantwich Museum has appointed Vicky Edwards as a new administration assistant. Vicky, from Wolverhampton, is a business studies graduate who holds a certificate in personnel practice.

October 1, 2012
‘Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich in October

‘Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich in October

Tickets are still available for the latest “Very Best in Stand Up” show at Nantwich Civic Hall next week. A top bill of acts, including Danny McLoughlin, Steve Royle, Michael Fabbri and Philberto (pictured), is lined up for the show on October 5 show

September 28, 2012
11 Nantwich men go Full Monty in “Calendar Girls” style fundraiser

11 Nantwich men go Full Monty in “Calendar Girls” style fundraiser

Exclusive Two Nantwich brothers have inspired a “Calendar Girls” style stunt to raise money in memory of a friend who died. Roy and Neil Aspinall persuaded nine other men to bare all for a special “The Nantwich Monty” calendar.

September 28, 2012
Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich campaigners fighting large housing developments are joining forces with residents facing similar issues in a neighbouring town. Dozens are expected to attend a mass protest march in the centre of Sandbach tomorrow (September 29).

September 28, 2012
Nantwich support group’s “Walk of Hope” raises Christie Hospital funds

Nantwich support group’s “Walk of Hope” raises Christie Hospital funds

By Laura Normansell A Nantwich fundraising group has taken part in a charity walk to raise vital funds for cancer. Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group has raised £223,860 for The Christie Hospital in Manchester over the past 19 years.

September 28, 2012