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Wingate Centre staff pride at Bryony Page Olympic success

Wingate Centre staff pride at Bryony Page Olympic success

Staff at the Wingate Centre near Nantwich are bouncing with pride after home girl Bryony Page scooped Olympic trampolining silver.

Page began her career at the centre in Wrenbury, where her family still live, starting as a gymnast before turning to the trampoline.

August 17, 2016
Nantwich history graduate turns back clock for new ale business

Nantwich history graduate turns back clock for new ale business

A hard-up Nantwich student who brewed his own ale at university to save money, has turned the idea into a new business!

History graduate Paul Morgan, from Bulkeley, near Nantwich, came up with the idea of home brew to save on nights in the pub while studying.

August 17, 2016
Nantwich Town captain Sam Hall says team deserved Ashton point

Nantwich Town captain Sam Hall says team deserved Ashton point

Nantwich Town captain Sam Hall felt the side’s 1-1 draw against Ashton United was the sort of performance they had expected going into the new season.

Midfielder Hall reflected on the away point earned last night (August 16) just three days after the opening day defeat by Mickleover Sports.

August 17, 2016
Reaseheath College students raise £33,000 for local charities

Reaseheath College students raise £33,000 for local charities

Big-hearted students and staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich raised a record breaking £33,000 for local charities.

The British Heart Foundation, the Student Association’s chosen charity of the year, received a cheque for £26,361 at the student summer ball held on the college’s Nantwich campus.

August 16, 2016
Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group is to stage an award-winning American mystery “The Game’s Afoot” in September.

The production – winner of Best Play! in 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards – will be staged at Shavington Village Hall September 21-24.

August 15, 2016
National award earned by South Cheshire College lecturer

National award earned by South Cheshire College lecturer

A South Cheshire College lecturer has been recognised by a national awarding body aimed at honouring outstanding teachers.

Geography and Geology lecturer Helena Curtis has received a Certificate of Excellence following a nomination for Pearson Teaching Awards FE Lecturer of the Year Award.

August 15, 2016

Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

A Wistaston woman has died in a multi-vehicle smash on the busy A534 Haslington bypass.

The victim, 51, was driving one of three cars involved in the accident with a lorry.

August 15, 2016
Nantwich racing team celebrates top ten XR Championship standing

Nantwich racing team celebrates top ten XR Championship standing

Nantwich-based Cooper Poole Air Conditioning Racing team is celebrating a string of strong results.

The XR2 driving team, led by Steve Poole, Justin Roberts and Nick Richardson, is in the top ten of the XR Championship at the halfway point.

August 14, 2016
Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

The 5th Annual Chilli Festival will take place on September 17-18 at the Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich.

The fundraising event attracts hundreds of visitors and families from the local area and will take place from 10am to 5.30pm on both days.

August 14, 2016
Nantwich Town lose at home to Mickleover in league opener

Nantwich Town lose at home to Mickleover in league opener

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town began the new campaign with a disappointing defeat at home to Mickleover Sports.

The much-changed Derbyshire club took maximum points with a 3-1 win at the Weaver Stadium.

August 14, 2016
Nantwich trampoline star Bryony Page wins silver at Rio Olympics

Nantwich trampoline star Bryony Page wins silver at Rio Olympics

Nantwich trampolinist Bryony Page has scooped an amazing silver medal at the Rio Olympics.

The former Brine Leas School and Malbank Sixth Form student performed an incredible routine in the women’s final to finish second.

August 12, 2016
Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can see a rare 360-year-old journal of events in the town during the English Civil War.

The author was Thomas Malbon, a lawyer and sometime Registrar and Churchwarden, who lived in Welsh Row.

August 12, 2016
Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Ministers have refused a controversial appeal by Muller Property Group to build the first phase of a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley.

The developer had applied to build 189 homes and an access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

August 12, 2016