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Nantwich mum and daughter invited to Queen’s garden party

Nantwich mum and daughter invited to Queen’s garden party

A Nantwich mum and daughter have been invited to join the Queen at her Royal Garden Party in Buckingham Palace. Olwyn Payton, the PR assistant for Nantwich Sainsbury’s, received the invite in honour of her community and charity work.

April 17, 2012
Nantwich Town “sorry” after fine and point deduction upheld

Nantwich Town “sorry” after fine and point deduction upheld

Nantwich Town have been found guilty and fined by the FA for breaching a rule over a player signing. The club had failed to comply with a procedural rule concerning the signing of Brian Summerskill, the FA concluded.

April 16, 2012
Nantwich energy firm’s lead role in Anglesey biomass project

Nantwich energy firm’s lead role in Anglesey biomass project

An energy conservation firm in Nantwich has been at the forefront of a £500,000 biomass project at a luxury hotel on Anglesey. Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel and Spa is thought to be the first hotel in Wales to harness the power of biomass fuel for heating.

April 16, 2012
Wardens launch dog mess crackdown in Willaston, Nantwich

Wardens launch dog mess crackdown in Willaston, Nantwich

Council wardens have launched a crackdown on dog owners in a Nantwich village who fail to clean up after their pets. They are targeting Willaston after a series of complaints from residents about dog fouling on the streets and playing fields.

April 16, 2012
Nantwich Museum displays work of town’s school pupils

Nantwich Museum displays work of town’s school pupils

Nantwich Museum is displaying the artwork of youngsters from across the town who took part in a competition. The exhibition is being held in the Community Gallery and runs until May 26.

April 16, 2012
Pair found not guilty of murdering Nantwich man John Iveson

Pair found not guilty of murdering Nantwich man John Iveson

A jury has acquitted two men of the murder of Nantwich businessman John Iveson. Mark Done and Paul Billington were today (April 13) found not guilty of the murder of Mr Iveson, whose has never been found after he disappeared in January 2007.

April 13, 2012
Keeping In Touch firm aims to help Nantwich elderly living alone

Keeping In Touch firm aims to help Nantwich elderly living alone

A new service aimed at helping elderly and house-bound people has been launched by three entrepreneurs near Nantwich. Peter Beckett, Nicola Hopwood-Clarke and Ian Hopwood hope their Keeping In Touch Network will improve lives of the elderly and less mobile.

April 13, 2012
Residents invited to £1.4million Nantwich Pool redesign event

Residents invited to £1.4million Nantwich Pool redesign event

Nantwich residents can attend an information event to air their views on Nantwich Pool’s redesign and refurbishment. People will get the chance to discuss the £1.4 million project with those working on the scheme at the Wall Lane facility.

April 13, 2012
Ginger & Pickles in Nantwich earns Award for Excellence

Ginger & Pickles in Nantwich earns Award for Excellence

A Nantwich tearoom has earned an Award for Excellence in The Tea Guild’s Top Tea Place 2012 awards. The accolade means Ginger & Pickles, based on Mill Street, is now recognised as one of the best of its kinds in Britain.

April 13, 2012
South Cheshire NHS workers praised at awards event

South Cheshire NHS workers praised at awards event

South Cheshire NHS staff and volunteers attended an awards evening by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The event recognised achievements of individuals and teams across MCHFT, which runs Leighton Hospital.

April 12, 2012
Police hunt metal thieves after South Cheshire scrapyard raid

Police hunt metal thieves after South Cheshire scrapyard raid

Metal thieves broke into a South Cheshire scrapyard and stole more than £30,000 of goods, escaping with it in the company’s truck. Detectives want help from anyone who saw the break in at Houstons and Sons in Crewe, or the stolen Houstons wagon spotted on the M6 towards Birmingham (pictured).

April 12, 2012
Nantwich venues commemorate centenary of Titanic sinking

Nantwich venues commemorate centenary of Titanic sinking

Outlets in Nantwich are commemorating the 100 years since the Titanic sank with displays and collectables on show. Nantwich Museum is displaying a model of RMS Titanic (pictured) in its main gallery in the week of the 100th anniversary of the ill-fated passenger liner.

April 12, 2012
Hospital staff in Nantwich 5km run for One in Eleven Appeal

Hospital staff in Nantwich 5km run for One in Eleven Appeal

Hospital staff clocked up the kilometres – and the pounds – to help raise money for a new neonatal unit for South Cheshire babies. A group of around 30, including staff from Leighton Hospital and family and friends, took part in a 5km run at Barony Park in Nantwich.

April 11, 2012