More then 300 drivers caught offending on motorways in Cheshire have taken a course to improve their skills and approach to driving. The classroom-based Motorway Awareness Workshop has been offered to some who committed endorsable offences like speeding, tailgating, or driving vehicles with defective tyres.
Father Christmas is taking time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to youngsters at his Nantwich Grotto. He has once again set up a branch of his Grotto upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop on High Street, in the town square.
Fire crews had to tackle a blaze in a Nantwich home caused by a dishwasher. Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out to a kitchen fire at a house on the Cronkinson Oak estate.
Police are still appealing for witnesses to an accident on Nantwich Road in Wistaston which left a pensioner critically injured. The 83-year-old pedestrian collided with a cyclist in the cycle lane opposite Ye Olde Manor House, just passed the Tesco Express store.
The Rotary Club of Nantwich Christmas fund-raising float will be out and about bringing joy to youngsters next week. Santa will be visiting Nantwich streets, supermarkets and the town square throughout December, raising money for local charities.
A new Nantwich skincare clinic has teamed up with the Wingate Centre to launch a Christmas Soft Toy Appeal. Bosses at Skin Health Spa, on Welsh Row, were keen to help the Wrenbury-based charity which offers support to children and young people with physical and learning disabilities.
More lives are being saved in and around Nantwich after a campaign to improve ambulance response times in the town. Latest figures show 80% of category A calls are being reached within the eight-minute later – up from just 55% 18 months ago.
A champion jetskier from Nantwich was badly injured as he attempted a stunt at a competition in the North East. Ant Burgess was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder after the crash at the UK Freestyle SurfShred event in Seaton Carew.
A Willaston councillor has welcomed new tree planting by local developers in the Nantwich village. Cheshire East Cllr Brian Silvester helped Kirk and James Shenton to plant the three trees alongside Wistaston Road.
A video booth will be in Nantwich town square later this week, giving residents a chance to air their views on Cheshire Police. Chief Constable Dave Whatton and Cheshire Police Authority have initiated a series of roadshows across the county.
A Bulgarian student has been travelling thousands of miles between home and his Nantwich college in a bid to achieve his dream qualification. And trainee greenkeeper Hristo Iliev’s monthly commute to Reaseheath College is paying dividends.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson called in to South Cheshire broadcaster RedShift Radio during their 28-day test licence. Mr Timpson was the guest on “Clocking Off” with Dr Gav, the station’s popular drive time show.
Stapeley families are invited to join in the parish’s first annual Christmas Carol concert later this month. The event will be held at the Cronkinson Farm pub (pictured), off Peter Destapleigh Way, from 6.30pm onwards on Wednesday December 21.
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