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South Cheshire man jailed for “depraved” child porn offences

South Cheshire man jailed for “depraved” child porn offences

A South Cheshire man who admitted sharing the most depraved and extreme indecent images of children has been jailed for five years. Daniel Francis Tunney, 29, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty to 22 charges of possessing, making and distributing indecent images and possessing extreme pornography.

March 17, 2012
Police warning after Nantwich supermarket distraction thefts

Police warning after Nantwich supermarket distraction thefts

Nantwich Police are urging shoppers to think before they punch their pin number into a chip and pin device. It follows a numebr of distraction thefts at supermarket car parks in Nantwich.

March 17, 2012
Leighton Hospital makes Eye Care Centre changes

Leighton Hospital makes Eye Care Centre changes

Nantwich patients will see changes made to the entrance and waiting area of Leighton Hospital’s Eye Care Centre. The Eye Care Centre’s reception will be relocated and merged with the waiting area of the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department.

March 17, 2012
A530 road closed near Nantwich after lorry and car collision

A530 road closed near Nantwich after lorry and car collision

Hundreds of Nantwich drivers faced traffic chaos when the busy A530 Middlewich Road was closed after an accident with a lorry and a car. The accident happened close to the Rising Sun pub in Wistaston, on the outskirts of Nantwich.

March 16, 2012
Nantwich Town return to Moss Rose to take on Northwich Victoria

Nantwich Town return to Moss Rose to take on Northwich Victoria

Nantwich Town travel to Macclesfield again – this time to take on promotional hopefuls Northwich Victoria in the Evo-Stik Premier League. The Vics, without a home ground, have been relying on the Dabbers, Macclesfield and Kidsgrove to offer their venues.

March 16, 2012
Nantwich Elim Church to host history event at Regents Park

Nantwich Elim Church to host history event at Regents Park

Regents Park in Nantwich will be welcoming residents to find out more about the history of the site. The event, called “Rediscovering Regents”, will take place in the chapel of the former bible college off London Road on Friday March 23 from 7.15pm to 9.30pm.

March 16, 2012
Brine Leas pupils enjoy London outing at Commonwealth Service

Brine Leas pupils enjoy London outing at Commonwealth Service

Pupils from Brine Leas School in Nantwich enjoyed a memorable day out in London at the Commonwealth Day Service. The group of youngsters won tickets to the service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, and took advantage of the occasion to do some sight-seeing!

March 15, 2012
Nantwich fire crews stage charity car wash at Beam Street station

Nantwich fire crews stage charity car wash at Beam Street station

Nantwich residents are being urged to take their cars to the town’s Beam Street fire station rather than the car wash on March 24. That’s because local firefighters, fire cadets and volunteers will be out with their buckets and sponges to help raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.

March 15, 2012
Creation Station target Nantwich families with Easter fun sessions

Creation Station target Nantwich families with Easter fun sessions

Award-winning business Creation Station is staging fun sessions for Nantwich families this Easter. The creative arts and crafts company is holding sessions on the Thursdays during school holidays, April 5 and April 12.

March 15, 2012
Review: Moscow State Circus at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Moscow State Circus at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner I  can’t remember the last time I went to a circus, and what few memories I do have include the ring-master with his top hat and being scared by the clown. So when The Moscow State Circus came to Crewe this week, I decided to go along and see how things had changed.

March 14, 2012
Sentencing of Peckforton Castle arsonist groom delayed

Sentencing of Peckforton Castle arsonist groom delayed

The sentencing of a groom guilty of sparking a massive fire at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has been delayed. Max Kay has pleaded guilty to arson after he set fire to the attraction in June 2011 during his own wedding.

March 14, 2012
Nantwich mum celebrates Crufts triumph with Havanese dog

Nantwich mum celebrates Crufts triumph with Havanese dog

A Nantwich mum is celebrating after scooping top prizes at the prestigious Crufts dog show. Mother-of-four Lesa Miles triumphed with her Havanese dog Tanika in the Junior Bitch category and in the Reserve Best Bitch.

March 14, 2012
Nantwich Town beat Macclesfield 3-0 to reach Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich Town beat Macclesfield 3-0 to reach Cheshire Cup final

Nantwich Town beat league opposition in Macclesfield to make it through to the Cheshire Cup Final. The Dabbers ran out easy 3-0 victors over their League Two opponents to secure a stunning away victory at Moss Rose.

March 13, 2012