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Expansion of South Cheshire special school gets council go ahead

Expansion of South Cheshire special school gets council go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.

Springfield School caters for children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

November 30, 2022
Nantwich based homecare firms picks up coveted award

Nantwich based homecare firms picks up coveted award

Homecare companies Right at Home South Cheshire & Right at Home Mid Cheshire are celebrating after picking up the “Employer of the Year” at the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2022.

The annual awards took place at a glittering ceremony held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

November 29, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” hailed big success

Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” hailed big success

Nantwich Food Festival’s pre-Christmas “Drop-off and Go” collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank has been hailed a big success.

A team of Festival volunteers were given support by Joelle Warren MBE DL (Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire) and Nantwich Mayor Cllr Peter Groves and his wife and Consort, Carol.

November 29, 2022
Man from Crewe jailed for 10 years for sex offences against girl

Man from Crewe jailed for 10 years for sex offences against girl

A man has been jailed after he admitted to sexually abusing a young girl in Crewe.

Martin Gill was first arrested when a stash of child abuse images were found in electronic devices.

November 29, 2022
Gymnastics Club returns to Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

Gymnastics Club returns to Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is re-opening its Gymnastics Club.

The centre has been associated with gymnastics for 35 years, and was where Olympic medallist Bryony Paige trained as a youngster.

November 28, 2022
Nantwich charity welcomes cash boost from Cheshire pub

Nantwich charity welcomes cash boost from Cheshire pub

A Nantwich charitable organisation has received a cash boost after families flocked to a fundraising night at The Bickerton Poacher pub.

The town’s Lions group, which includes businesspeople and residents, has received a donation of £3,500 from the pub which hosted a bonfire and fireworks event attracting hundreds of people.

November 28, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity launches Christmas fundraiser

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity launches Christmas fundraiser

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022 with activities for local businesses and families to get involved in.

The charity’s calendar of festive events kicked off at the first Christmas Fair at Crewe Market Hall on Saturday.

November 28, 2022
Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich after pandemic

Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The ‘Universal Model Show’ returns to Nantwich on February 26 2023 for the first time since 2020 due to the pandemic.

It will take place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College on Welsh Row.

November 28, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn 17-14 victory over Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn 17-14 victory over Wolverhampton

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured a narrow 17-14 victory over their old rivals Wolverhampton at the Vagrants.

Crewe started with the wind behind their backs and started the brighter of the two teams with a combination of good attacking play and strong defence.

November 28, 2022
Driver trapped in car after crash on London Road in Stapeley

Driver trapped in car after crash on London Road in Stapeley

Fire crews had to free a driver trapped in a car which crashed on London Road in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 11.40pm last night (November 26).

November 27, 2022
FEATURE: How to combine style and comfort

FEATURE: How to combine style and comfort

We all want to feel comfortable in what we’re wearing but that doesn’t have to mean sacrificing our style in favour of shapeless, elasticated clothing.

Here are some tips on altering your look and clothing habits to keep you both comfortable and fashion-forward every day.

November 27, 2022
Stapeley footbridge to be rebuilt and opened in December

Stapeley footbridge to be rebuilt and opened in December

A wooden footbridge in Nantwich which has been out of action for months due to its dangerous condition, is to be finally rebuilt and open in time for Christmas.

The structure provides a popular route linking Massey Close in Stapeley and Beechwood Close where local shops and takeaways are based, as well as nearby Pear Tree Primary School and Cronkinson pub.

November 27, 2022
Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

A number of Christmas concerts and performances are set to take place in and around Nantwich as the festive season kicks in.

First up is Concordia – a chamber choir which formed when a group of singers met outside to sing during lockdown

November 27, 2022