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Lorry driver jailed over horror M6 deaths in South Cheshire

Lorry driver jailed over horror M6 deaths in South Cheshire

A lorry driver responsible for the death of two men on the hard shoulder of the M6 in South Cheshire has been jailed for six years. Malcolm John Simpson (pictured) was convicted of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving after a three-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

January 13, 2012
Marks & Spencer food store could open in Nantwich by September

Marks & Spencer food store could open in Nantwich by September

Developers have given the strongest hint yet that retail giant Marks & Spencer will be opening in Nantwich. Property investors said on Twitter “M&S are on board” for the old health clinic on Beam Street. A “25 year lease” was also mentioned.

January 13, 2012
Cyclists could hold key to A530 fatal road crash in Nantwich

Cyclists could hold key to A530 fatal road crash in Nantwich

Two cyclists may hold the key to a road accident which killed a pedestrian near Nantwich. Michael Betts (pictured) died after being struck by a Mercedes ‘Sprinter’ van on the A530 Middlewich Road, near Alvaston Hall Hotel.

January 13, 2012
Nantwich Town striker Lennon hopes to bag 100th goal

Nantwich Town striker Lennon hopes to bag 100th goal

Nantwich Town striker Michael Lennon is hoping to bag his 100th goal for the Dabbers – and push his side closer to the play-offs. They entertain high-flyingHednesford Town tomorrow (Jan 14), and Lennon said he is keen to maintain his goal every two games ratio.

January 13, 2012
South Cheshire College library launches fine-free book amnesty

South Cheshire College library launches fine-free book amnesty

Former college students from Nantwich are being given the chance to return borrowed books in a fine-free month campaign. The library at South Cheshire College is waiving all fines on any items which are returned late until February half term.

January 12, 2012
Nantwich Health Centre helps raise £1,000 for Age UK Cheshire

Nantwich Health Centre helps raise £1,000 for Age UK Cheshire

Patrons of Nantwich Health Centre helped raised £1,095 with a series of coffee mornings held at the surgery. Age UK Cheshire was at the health centre on nine dates in December.

January 12, 2012
Cheshire Police Authority back fight against metal thieves

Cheshire Police Authority back fight against metal thieves

Cheshire Police Authority is backing a crackdown on metal thieves in the county. Officers are carrying out regular checks on scrap metal dealers, patrolling vulnerable areas and encouraging site owners to step up security.

January 11, 2012
La Jolie Ronde fun French classes for kids at Playworld

La Jolie Ronde fun French classes for kids at Playworld

Nantwich youngsters can  “parlez en Francais” at a new series of French lessons at Playworld in Shavington. The lessons, run by La Jolie Ronde, aim to give pre-school children their first taste of learning a language through fun and games.

January 11, 2012
Ex Nantwich Grammar friends’ bid to trace missing classmate

Ex Nantwich Grammar friends’ bid to trace missing classmate

Old friends who went to school in Nantwich 50 years ago have appealed for help to trace a missing classmate. A reunion of Kent Upper Fifth class of Nantwich and Acton Grammar School (NAGS) of 1960 was held with one missing pupil, Tony Horton (pictured).

January 11, 2012
Last call for The Cat Community Award nominations

Last call for The Cat Community Award nominations

Nantwich residents have just two days to send in their nominations in The Cat Community Awards. The awards aim to highlight the efforts of our local unsung heroes.

January 11, 2012
South Cheshire thug who preyed on elderly jailed

South Cheshire thug who preyed on elderly jailed

A one-man crimewave who terrorised elderly and vulnerable people in South Cheshire was been jailed for six years. Oliver Boswell (pictured), 34, from Northwich and Middlewich, was charged with eight burglaries and two attempt thefts with violence.

January 11, 2012
Nantwich Town draw Macclesfield in Cheshire Senior Cup semis

Nantwich Town draw Macclesfield in Cheshire Senior Cup semis

Nantwich Town have drawn Macclesfield Town in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup. The draws pits together the two clubs who have just agreed the five-figure transfer of Dabbers striker Ben Mills.

January 10, 2012
Ex Reaseheath College manager reveals “thrill” at MBE award

Ex Reaseheath College manager reveals “thrill” at MBE award

A Reaseheath College manager spoke of his “thrill” at being awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. Geoff Oakes, who retired last year after working for the Nantwich college for 35 years, received the tribute for services to Further Education.

January 10, 2012