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Thousands take part in Remembrance Services across South Cheshire

Thousands take part in Remembrance Services across South Cheshire

Thousands of people young and old paid tribute to fallen heroes at a series of Remembrance Day services in South Cheshire.

Towns, villages, schools and colleges staged services throughout the weekend to mark Armistice Day.

November 14, 2016
Aqueduct Marina chooses Muscular Dystrophy UK as charity of year

Aqueduct Marina chooses Muscular Dystrophy UK as charity of year

Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull has chosen Muscular Dystrophy UK, Anne’s Wish as its charity for 2017.

Rob Eddon, who bought the marina’s Crick showboat and now moors at the marina, suggested the charity.

November 13, 2016
South Cheshire College staff help raise £800 for Macmillan Cancer

South Cheshire College staff help raise £800 for Macmillan Cancer

Generous South Cheshire College staff helped raised more than £800 in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The college’s award-winning Academy Restaurant and Deli hosted the event, where a selection of cakes were served throughout the morning.

November 13, 2016
Nantwich Town beat Kendal 2-0 in FA Trophy qualifier

Nantwich Town beat Kendal 2-0 in FA Trophy qualifier

By Jack Jones
Phil Parkinson celebrated his 100th game in charge of Nantwich Town by guiding the team to a 2-0 win over Kendal Town.

It meant the Dabbers advanced to the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy and extended their winning run to seven games in all competitions.

November 12, 2016
Police warning over counterfeit notes used in Nantwich shops

Police warning over counterfeit notes used in Nantwich shops

Police in Nantwich are warning town centre traders after counterfeit notes were used in shops.

Reports suggest counterfeit £20 notes were used at several locations.

November 12, 2016
Reaseheath College launches new training with Chartered Surveyors

Reaseheath College launches new training with Chartered Surveyors

Reaseheath College’s agriculture team is working with Chartered Surveyors Dalcour Maclaren to deliver training to one of the company’s key clients.

Ten land officers from National Grid joined representatives from Dalcour Maclaren for a day at the Nantwich college’s farm studying modern agriculture, reinstatement and compensation.

November 12, 2016
Nantwich bus pass holders “penalised” by current timetable, say users

Nantwich bus pass holders “penalised” by current timetable, say users

Elderly bus users in Nantwich are calling for timetable changes to key morning routes so they can use their free passes.

They say they are being disadvantaged because the number 89 bus to Wrexham leaves Nantwich bus station at 9.25am.

November 10, 2016
Bare Bones Marketing shortlisted in South Cheshire Chamber awards

Bare Bones Marketing shortlisted in South Cheshire Chamber awards

Bare Bones Marketing has been nominated for two South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry awards.

The company, run by Emma Dalzell, is in the running for Excellence in Customer Service and Small Business of the Year.

November 10, 2016
HSBC to close Nantwich branch because of “52% drop in footfall”

HSBC to close Nantwich branch because of “52% drop in footfall”

HSBC Bank chiefs have revealed they are to close the Nantwich branch because of a dramatic drop in footfall.

The branch, on the corner of High Street and Hospital Street, is set to close on January 27.

November 10, 2016
RSPCA staff in Nantwich treat owl trapped in house after falling down chimney

RSPCA staff in Nantwich treat owl trapped in house after falling down chimney

RSPCA staff in Nantwich ‘flue’ to the rescue of an owl which had fallen down a chimney and had become stranded in an empty house!

The RSPCA was called to help fire crew rescue the owl after neighbours had spotted him sitting on the window ledge inside the vacant property.

November 9, 2016
Police probe two burglaries on Audlem Road, Nantwich

Police probe two burglaries on Audlem Road, Nantwich

Police are probing two house burglaries which happened on Audlem Road in Nantwich.

Officers received two separate reports of break-ins in the early hours of the morning yesterday (November 8).

November 9, 2016
Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

A Willaston man killed in the A500 crash at Barthomley, has been named as 31-year-old Neil Dey.

A van and a HGV collided on the road between the M6 and the roundabout for the Shavington bypass.

November 8, 2016
Co-op store donates balance bikes to Stapeley pupils

Co-op store donates balance bikes to Stapeley pupils

The new-look Co-op store in Stapeley marked its re-opening by donating new balance bikes and equipment to Pear Tree School.

Pupils were delighted to receive seven new bikes, helmets and road signs sponsored by the newly re-opened store.

November 7, 2016