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Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has helped raise valuable funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

There were 48 Christmas trees on display inside the church during the three-day event at the weekend.

November 27, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers held another successful pre-Christmas Drop-off and Go collection of donations for Nantwich Foodbank.

Generous residents donated more than one tonne of donations of food and gifts during the event held at Brine Leas School.

November 27, 2023
Packaging and branding for small jewellery businesses

Packaging and branding for small jewellery businesses

As with any other item, presentation is key for jewellery.

For small jewellery businesses, in particular, creating a memorable and distinctive brand identity through packaging is not just a choice; it’s a necessity.

November 26, 2023
Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town win at City of Liverpool

Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town win at City of Liverpool

By Liam Price
An inspired Sean Cooke hat-trick helped Nantwich Town come from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 win over in-form City of Liverpool at Bootle’s Berry Street Garages Stadium.

In the first half, the home side’s successes were all coming from the wings.

November 26, 2023
Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Cooper Buckley beat NHB 4-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division thanks to goals from Michael Rzepka, Harry Walker, Ryan Walker and Ben Burrow.

Henry Greenwood and Euan Bull netted for the visitors.

November 26, 2023
South Cheshire Chamber Awards 2023 hails its ‘Best in Business’

South Cheshire Chamber Awards 2023 hails its ‘Best in Business’

Business excellence across a range of sectors was celebrated in style at the 26th South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards in Nantwich.

The awards shone the spotlight on talented newcomers as well as major employers and growing firms which contribute to the area’s economic growth.

November 26, 2023
“Outstanding” Leighton Hospital nurse honoured at awards

“Outstanding” Leighton Hospital nurse honoured at awards

Leighton Hospital nurse Sharon Chakandinakira is celebrating after scooping an award for her outstanding contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recruit attended a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ceremony in Manchester.

November 25, 2023
Swansway Motor Group raises £6,675 for Circus Starr

Swansway Motor Group raises £6,675 for Circus Starr

South Cheshire firm Swansway Motor Group has donated £6,675 to Circus Starr, which provides entertainment for children with disabilities.

It takes the amount donated by the company over the past seven years to more than £100,000.

November 25, 2023
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Cheshire Police destroy more e-scooters amid Christmas warning to parents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police have seized and destroyed six e-scooters ridden on public highways in Crewe – and warn they will do the same in all towns if parents buy them for children at Christmas.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer also urged residents to report their neighbours if they had the vehicles and were riding them illegally on public roads or pavements.

November 25, 2023
New pizza restaurant “Jordy’s” opens in Nantwich

New pizza restaurant “Jordy’s” opens in Nantwich

A new pizza restaurant has opened its doors in Nantwich town centre.

Jordan Hassall has converted the former Planet Doughnut shop on Pillory Street into a new “Jordy’s Pizza” dine-in venue.

November 25, 2023
Nantwich primary school earns highest “Platinum” OPAL award

Nantwich primary school earns highest “Platinum” OPAL award

St Anne’s Primary in Nantwich has turned play time in to one of the highest honours a school can earn!

Staff and pupils at the Wellington Road school have been awarded the OPAL Award, Platinum.

November 24, 2023
Cheshire East backs moves to increase more care housing for elderly

Cheshire East backs moves to increase more care housing for elderly

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is backing moves to support the development of more affordable extra care housing as the borough’s ageing population grows.

Extra care housing (ECH) is specifically designed to support older people to remain independent for as long as possible but also to support them as their care needs increase.

November 24, 2023
Police arrest Nantwich youth after motor scooter “assault” incident

Police arrest Nantwich youth after motor scooter “assault” incident

Police have arrested a youth in Nantwich accused for assaulting a man who asked him to stop riding a motor scooter on a footpath.

Officers confirmed today the youth, who cannot be named, was arrested and has been bailed to a young offenders institution.

November 24, 2023