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South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

A Wistaston councillor has accused opposition of “misleading” the public over a Cheshire East Council hearing on dementia care.

Cllr Margaret Simon hit out after a “call-in” by Labour opposition over Cheshire East’s new plan for dementia care over next few years.

August 9, 2014
Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich’s Oxfam Books and Music shop will be joining in this year’s Food and Drink Festival.

Volunteers who run the store on Pepper Street are opening throughout the festival from Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.

August 7, 2014
FA stages free football coaching for Nantwich children

FA stages free football coaching for Nantwich children

Youngsters in Nantwich can take advantage of free football coaching being held at Malbank School.

The sessions are being funded by the Football Association, and are aimed at children aged 5 to 11 during the summer holidays.

August 7, 2014
Mukendi hat-trick helps Nantwich Town beat Kidsgrove 6-2

Mukendi hat-trick helps Nantwich Town beat Kidsgrove 6-2

By Richard Scott
It was the Vinnie Mukendi show at Kidsgrove Athletic as he helped himself to a hat-trick for Nantwich Town.

Mukendi also had two goals disallowed and was unlucky to see his penalty well saved.

August 6, 2014
Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters will benefit from a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

The Government has announced the move and believes the college, called UTC Crewe, will boost the region’s engineering skills.

August 6, 2014
Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

A six-day public inquiry into a controversial planning appeal in Wistaston near Nantwich is underway.

Gladman Developments appealed against refusal of their application to build around 300 homes on Witters Field.

August 6, 2014
Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

A man has been charged in connection with a fraud case in which a Wistaston woman was allegedly conned out of £9,000.

The man is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and will appear at Chester Crown Court on September 19.

August 5, 2014
Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution scoops national IT award

Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution scoops national IT award

A team of IT workers at a Nantwich company has scooped a national gong at a prestigious national awards.

The IT team at Wardle-based Boughey Distribution won “Team of the Year 2014” at this year’s UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) awards.

August 5, 2014
Nantwich Food Festival organisers plan Friday night feast event

Nantwich Food Festival organisers plan Friday night feast event

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival has unveiled plans for a Friday night feast of entertainment.

Organisers hope to create a party atmosphere in town with professional fire-eaters, stilt-walkers and jugglers providing entertainment.

August 5, 2014
Willaston developer wins appeal to build 146 homes off Moorfields

Willaston developer wins appeal to build 146 homes off Moorfields

Willaston will see another 146 houses built after yet another appeal against Cheshire East Council was upheld by planning inspectors.

Residents and councillors have reacted angrily to the decision to allow the appeal for homes to be built on green land off Moorfields, Willaston.

August 4, 2014
Pre-season match report: Norton United 3 Nantwich Town 3

Pre-season match report: Norton United 3 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town’s never-say-die attitude earned a 3-3 draw at Evo-Stik First Divison South side Norton United with two goals in the final two minutes, writes Richard Scott.

Goals from Cohan Bramell in the 88th minute and Alex Meaney (pictured) in the 90th minute helped the Dabbers secure the draw.

August 2, 2014
Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

A charity golf day is to be held to help Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s £1 million MRI scanner appeal for Leighton Hospital.

The event, on September 19, will see golfers are being offered the chance to enjoy a day out at one of Cheshire’s finest venues, Vale Royal Abbey in Whitegate.

August 1, 2014