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Two South Cheshire motoring firms hail apprenticeship schemes

Two South Cheshire motoring firms hail apprenticeship schemes

Two South Cheshire organisations have hailed their apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Bentley Motors car makers in Crewe and Swansway Group motor dealers recruit a number of new apprentices each year.

February 8, 2024
Nantwich charity railway appeals for money for track extension

Nantwich charity railway appeals for money for track extension

By Jonathan White
Volunteers who run free steam train rides for children in Nantwich are appealing for help to expand their track.

The rides take place at Nantwich Methodist Church Railway on Hospital Street every Saturday morning.

February 8, 2024
Nantwich firm Fabulosa recruit two new managers

Nantwich firm Fabulosa recruit two new managers

Nantwich-based fragrance-led brand Fabulosa has made two new appointments to its senior management team.

Charles Du Pré joins as head of marketing, bringing over 20 years of expertise in the marketing and communications sector

February 8, 2024
David Lloyd Leisure Club for Nantwich could be open in 2026

David Lloyd Leisure Club for Nantwich could be open in 2026

The new David Lloyd Leisure club in Nantwich could be open as early as spring 2026, it emerged today.

We revealed last week how the company plans to open its newest centre on land off Newcastle Road in Willaston, close to the Crewe Vagrants.

February 8, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley appeal for drivers to join award-winning team

RSPCA Stapeley appeal for drivers to join award-winning team

RSPCA Stapeley Grange are appealing to recruit more volunteer drivers to join its award-winning programme.

The wildlife centre in Nantwich admits around 6,000 animals every year and needs more people to help provide transport to and from the site.

February 7, 2024
Student Ruby Pytlasinska  with a Reaseheath lamb

Sheep virus forces change to popular Reaseheath lambing event

A virus affecting flocks of sheep has forced Reaseheath College in Nantwich to change plans for its popular lambing event.

The virus can lead to complications in pregnancy and cause some lambs to be born deformed.

February 7, 2024
Plan to convert former Chatwin’s shop into new gin bar

Plan to convert former Chatwin’s shop into new gin bar

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A former Chatwin’s bakery shop in Nantwich town centre looks set to become a bar serving up gin, cocktails, beer and wine.

Three Wrens Gin is also seeking permission from Cheshire East Council to use the ground floor property on Pepper Street for “compounding and rectification of spirits” on-site.

February 7, 2024
Highways chiefs swipe Wrenbury “pothole” road sign that left CEC red-faced

Highways chiefs swipe Wrenbury “pothole” road sign that left CEC red-faced

A road sign in Wrenbury which warned drivers that potholes would “break their soul as well as their vehicle” has been removed by Cheshire East highways.

The sign, which was erected on Station Road in Wrenbury, made national headlines after Nantwich News highlighted the story last week.

February 7, 2024
Club marks 30th anniversary of Nantwich Town player’s tragic death

Club marks 30th anniversary of Nantwich Town player’s tragic death

Nantwich Town players and staff have marked the 30th anniversary of the tragic death of former star player, Ryan Keen.

On February 6 1994, Ryan died from horrific burns after a prank which went horribly wrong, just hours after scoring the winning goal for the club.

February 7, 2024
Schools could lose catering service amid further Cheshire East cuts

Schools could lose catering service amid further Cheshire East cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The catering service that dozens of schools rely on to feed pupils could be axed amid further cuts planned by Cheshire East Council.

Schools across the borough have different arrangements in place, including some buying back from Cheshire East’s catering service or use another third party provider. Some schools provide lunches themselves.

February 6, 2024
Nantwich Town Women win first home match of 2024

Nantwich Town Women win first home match of 2024

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC Women beat Stockport County FC Ladies Development 3 – 0 in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League at the Swansway Stadium.

It was the team’s first home game of 2024, and goals from Hattie Bourne, Abbie Heywood and Poppy Smith secured a comfortable victory.

February 6, 2024
What are some of the best interactive activities to enjoy in the Northwest?

What are some of the best interactive activities to enjoy in the Northwest?

Interactivity is the name of the game when it comes to pastimes in the modern age.

People seek experiences that they can be actively involved in, rather than just watching as helpless bystanders.

February 6, 2024
Leighton Hospital submits plans for new Ward 26 operating theatre

Leighton Hospital submits plans for new Ward 26 operating theatre

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses have applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to extend ward 26 at the maternity department and build a modular operating theatre.

Ward 26 is the main birthing facility at the Crewe hospital and the department has been in its current location for about 40 years.

February 6, 2024