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Family of man killed on A500 near Crewe pay tribute

Family of man killed on A500 near Crewe pay tribute

The family of a man who died following a collision on the A500 bypass near Crewe have paid tribute to him.

Chris Parsons, 29, from Mostyn in Flintshire, was the driver of the black Renault Clio involved in a collision with a red Ford Fiesta and a blue Seat Ateca.

June 19, 2022
Village school near Tarporley to open new nursery from September

Village school near Tarporley to open new nursery from September

St Paul’s CE Primary School in Utkinton near Tarporley is launching nursery provision from September 2022.

It will be available for 2-4 years olds and will be led by an experienced Early Years teacher.

June 18, 2022
Family and friends of Elle Morris to walk Sandstone Trail in her memory

Family and friends of Elle Morris to walk Sandstone Trail in her memory

Family and friends of Elle Morris who died after bravely battling cystic fibrosis are to embark on a 40km Sandstone Trail walk in her memory.

Twelve ladies, including Elle’s mum Becky Whitfield, are taking part to help raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

June 17, 2022
Nantwich dog trainer named Best in the North West at awards

Nantwich dog trainer named Best in the North West at awards

A dog trainer from Nantwich has been named Best Dog Trainer and Behaviourist (North West) at an awards ceremony.

Rachel Rodgers scooped the honour at the LUXlife magazine’s “Pet Product & Services Awards” on Saturday (June 11).

June 17, 2022
Nantwich Concert Band joins school choir for Civic Hall performance

Nantwich Concert Band joins school choir for Civic Hall performance

Nantwich Concert Band will be joining up with Stapeley Broad Lane School Choir to stage a rousing performance next month.

They will perform a concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Sunday July 10 from 7pm.

June 17, 2022
Nantwich man faces 24-hour mega running challenge for cancer charity

Nantwich man faces 24-hour mega running challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Paul Dean is running non-stop for 24 hours for Cancer Research UK, because he says cancer needs to ‘jog on’!

The 41-year-old dad, who works as a teaching assistant, is aiming to raise £5,000 for the charity in memory of a friend who died of the disease last year.

June 16, 2022
South Cheshire photographer to run portrait sessions for Cancer charity

South Cheshire photographer to run portrait sessions for Cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire photographer Peter Robinson is offering portrait photography sessions to help raise funds for charity.

The 66-year-old will stage the sessions in Shavington Village Hall, on Main Road, on Sunday July 10 with half-hour sessions available from 10am until 5pm.

June 16, 2022
Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

The Roving Canal Traders Association are to stage a floating market in Nantwich.

The event will be on the Shropshire Union Canal at the Nantwich Embankment on July 2 and 3.

June 16, 2022
Wistaston Village Fete - aerial view

Wistaston Village Fete returns this Saturday June 18

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Village Fete returns this Saturday June 18 at Wistaston Church Lane Academy on Church Lane.

Entry is by donation and there is a full programme starting at 1.30pm with the Rose Queen procession from Wistaston Memorial Hall to Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

June 15, 2022
New table tennis community hub for Nantwich moves step closer

New table tennis community hub for Nantwich moves step closer

A project to set up and launch a table tennis centre for all in Nantwich has moved a step closer after securing funding from Cheshire East Council.

A facility at Elim Church on Regents Park, off London Road, is being repurposed and will be named the Bob Hope Centre.

June 15, 2022
Covid lockdown impact on children’s mental health “significant”

Covid lockdown impact on children’s mental health “significant”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Lockdown has had a significant impact on the mental health of children and young people in Cheshire East with as many as one in six needing support, a healthcare boss has said.

June 15, 2022
MP joins bid to have jail sentence of Joshua Spender’s killer reviewed

MP joins bid to have jail sentence of Joshua Spender’s killer reviewed

The MP for Crewe and Nantwich has written to the Attorney General calling for the jail sentence of Joshua Spender’s killer to be reviewed.

It comes as thousands have signed a petition calling for a longer jail term for William Bratton, who ploughed into Joshua on a crossing in Crewe and then sped away from the scene.

June 14, 2022
Seven up at Stapeley Grange cattery as kittens seek new homes

Seven up at Stapeley Grange cattery as kittens seek new homes

Seven kittens with colourful names will soon be looking for homes after being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich.

Staff have launched a search to find homes for these cuddly bundles of joy, while also reminding cat owners about the importance of getting their pets neutered!

June 14, 2022