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Nantwich News helps RDA smash fundraising target for new horse

Nantwich News helps RDA smash fundraising target for new horse

Nantwich & District RDA has ‘smashed’ its fundraising target to purchase a new horse, thanks to an overwhelming response to an appeal backed by Nantwich Life.

Laddy is now settling in with Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) after local people dug deep into their pockets to support the charity’s Horse of Hope appeal.

March 8, 2025
Fundraising event for domestic abuse charity facing axe

Fundraising event for domestic abuse charity facing axe

By Jonathan White
Supporters of one of Britain’s longest-serving domestic abuse charities are to stage a South Cheshire fundraiser with best-selling author Adele Parks in a bid to prevent it closing.

MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) group is facing closure leaving thousands of vulnerable adults and children without critical support.

March 7, 2025
LETTER: Join Lymphoma Action at a Lymphoma Information Day

LETTER: Join Lymphoma Action at a Lymphoma Information Day

Dear Editor,
Lymphoma Action are hosting four Lymphoma Information Days in April and May to provide information and support to people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Readers might be interested in this unique opportunity to hear from lymphoma experts, meet others affected by lymphoma, ask questions and share experiences.

March 7, 2025
Nantwich singer Dionne headlines charity TikTok event

Nantwich singer Dionne headlines charity TikTok event

When Dionne Snary began singing to her dad on Facetime during the pandemic, little did she know she was destined to become a TikTok sensation belting out numbers to thousands of followers.

The Yorkshire-born mum of two began singing in her local church as a child and although she never took it up professionally, singing has remained her lifelong passion – especially when it brings joy to others.

March 7, 2025
Cheshire East denies reports it has more than 17,000 potholes

Cheshire East denies reports it has more than 17,000 potholes

Cheshire East Council has refuted claims it has the most potholes waiting to be repaired than any other borough in England.

National newspapers carried reports this week that the authority had 17,197 potholes to repair, based on a study of reports on Fix My Street website.

March 7, 2025
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society are calling for a strike this week at The Lyceum with their latest production, Made in Dagenham.

Directed by Rhianne Stubbs this inspirational and joyful production not only had the audience standing up for women’s rights, but also showing appreciation in a standing ovation.

March 7, 2025
Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police are hunting burglars who raided a home in Audlem and stole cash and jewellery.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the crime which happened around 9.05pm on Wednesday (March 5).

March 6, 2025
Bentley Motors appoint new finance and IT board member

Bentley Motors appoint new finance and IT board member

Bentley Motors in South Cheshire have appointed Axel Dewitz as Board Member for Finance and IT.

He succeeds Jan-Henrik Lafrentz who will leave Bentley after 10 years for a new position within the Volkswagen Group.

March 6, 2025
World premiere rehearsed reading of ‘HeLa’ at Nantwich Players

World premiere rehearsed reading of ‘HeLa’ at Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an exclusive “Members’ Night” featuring the world premiere of the English version of HeLa, a new play by Belgian author Aliénor Debrocq.

The special rehearsed reading will take place on Tuesday March 18, directed by Charlie Gobbett and Sharon Dutton.

March 6, 2025
Engineers start work on new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers start work on new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers are on site at Leighton Hospital this week to start critical ground investigation work.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plans to develop a health and care neighbourhood, which will include the new Leighton Hospital on a site north of the existing one.

March 6, 2025
Primary pupils to shine for Crewe & Nantwich at athletics finals

Primary pupils to shine for Crewe & Nantwich at athletics finals

Pupils at a tiny village primary will be representing Crewe and Nantwich at regional athletics finals later this month.

The youngsters from Bridgemere CE Primary will be competing at the Small Schools Regional Indoor Athletics Final in Ellesmere Port on Monday March 17.

March 5, 2025
CEC secures funds to extend Holiday Activities and Food Programme

CEC secures funds to extend Holiday Activities and Food Programme

A scheme providing school holiday activities and healthy meals to Cheshire East children will continue for at least one more year.

Cheshire East Council has been awarded new government funding for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

March 5, 2025
Motorcyclist Luke Nabi with late father

Nantwich woman arrested after motorcyclist dies in road crash

A Nantwich woman has been arrested after a road collision which led to the death of a motorcyclist.

Luke Nabi, 38, had been riding his motorbike along Hall Lane in Darnhall near Winsford shortly before 7am on February 26 when he was involved in a collision with a car.

March 4, 2025