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Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

A promising young farmer was the best baa none in a new competition to find Reaseheath College’s Young Shepherd of the Year. Guto Jones, 17, clinched the title in a contest held during the Nantwich college’s popular Family Festival.

May 23, 2012
Nantwich school to stage Big Top Circus for Diamond Jubilee

Nantwich school to stage Big Top Circus for Diamond Jubilee

A Nantwich school is to host a Big Top Circus as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Stapeley Broad Lane Primary will stage the circus on its school field on Friday June 1.

May 22, 2012
Age UK Cheshire seek team for 60km charity cycle ride

Age UK Cheshire seek team for 60km charity cycle ride

Nantwich cyclists are being urged to pedal for charity by Age UK Cheshire. They are keen to recruit a team to take part in the 60km Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride on Sunday July 8, and need a minimum of six people to take part.

May 22, 2012
Review: Hull Truck’s “DNA” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Hull Truck’s “DNA” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Brought to Crewe Lyceum by Hull Truck, ‘DNA’ proved to be a powerful and thought provoking production. Directed by Anthony Banks, the cast of young actors brought to life the incredible invisible influence peer pressure can hold over all of us.

May 22, 2012
South Cheshire man jailed for terror sex attack on 13-year-old

South Cheshire man jailed for terror sex attack on 13-year-old

A South Cheshire man who carried out a bizarre and terrifying sex attack on a teenage girl as she walked her dog, has been jailed. Jack Heath, 61, pleaded guilty to section 18 wounding and sexual assault and faces up to 10 years behind bars.

May 21, 2012
Nantwich care home resident celebrates 104th birthday

Nantwich care home resident celebrates 104th birthday

Staff at a Nantwich care home staged a birthday celebration when one of their residents turned 104! Kathleen Haighton reached the incredible milestone at Richmond Village Nantwich, on St Joseph’s Way.

May 21, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC 1sts notch 25-point win at home to Chester

Nantwich CC looked back to their best after notching a convincing victory at home to Chester Boughton Hall. The Whitehouse Lane 1sts skittled Chester out for just 128, recording a 75-run victory and 25 points into the bargain.

May 21, 2012
Council Foster campaign to visit Brine Leas and Nantwich Show

Council Foster campaign to visit Brine Leas and Nantwich Show

A Cheshire East Council team is to stage two events in Nantwich in a bid to boost the number of foster carers. The team will be at Brine Leas High School in June and at the Nantwich Show in July to highlight the You Can Foster campaign.

May 20, 2012
Review: “Salt of the Earth” by Nantwich Players

Review: “Salt of the Earth” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner Perhaps it’s my sense of humour or the way life is portrayed in that part of the world. But I love to see a drama set in the North of England – and The Nantwich Players’ comedy drama “Salt of the Earth” delivers the goods.

May 19, 2012
Manchester United could play Nantwich Town in anniversary clash

Manchester United could play Nantwich Town in anniversary clash

Manchester United could send a side to play Nantwich Town to commemorate a 60-year-old link between the clubs. Nantwich Town bosses say the Old Trafford giants have been “positive” about a game to mark the 60th anniversary of their historic FA Youth Cup encounter.

May 19, 2012
Brine Leas chemical scare no impact on exams, says head

Brine Leas chemical scare no impact on exams, says head

The headteacher of Brine Leas in Nantwich said today’s chemical scare did not disrupt GCSE and A-level exams at the school. Fire crews, police and paramedics were called out to the Audlem Road site after an incident in a science prep room.

May 18, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group cleans up town park and streets

Nantwich Litter Group cleans up town park and streets

Nantwich Litter Group has been making a clean sweep of the town’s parks and streets in a bid to tidy up Nantwich for the summer. A recent “Group Pick” targeted Brookfield Park all the way through to the Morrisons carpark via Waterlode, Station Road and Pillory Street.

May 18, 2012
Brine Leas School science class sparks evacuation

Brine Leas School science class sparks evacuation

Nantwich’s Brine Leas High School was evacuated today after an experiment in a science lab went wrong. Fumes were released during the chemistry class at Brine Leas on Audlem Road, prompting teachers to take swift action.

May 18, 2012