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Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces

Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces

The trust running Leighton Hospital has received a top national honour for its work supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust claimed a prestigious Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme”.

November 26, 2024
Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Wrens Gin in Nantwich is the toast of St Luke’s Hospice after raising more than £2,000 through sales of their limited edition, Pepper Street Gin!

The company, which opened a new bar The Next on Pepper Street earlier this year, donated £5 from each bottle sold.

November 26, 2024
18 new homes on country estate near Nantwich set for go ahead

18 new homes on country estate near Nantwich set for go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An 18-home development looks set to be approved on land at a country estate near Nantwich which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings over the next decade.

Outline permission for a 112-home scheme on 12 sites at Doddington Estate, off the A51 at Bridgemere, was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.

November 26, 2024
Audlem nursing home appoints ambitious new general manager

Audlem nursing home appoints ambitious new general manager

Corbrook Park nursing home in Audlem has appointed Sophie Kay as its new general manager.

Sophie, a registered nurse, has 17 years of experience in the health and care sector in roles including as an A&E trauma nurse and care home manager.

November 25, 2024
Campaigners blast plastic toy traders at Nantwich Christmas event

Campaigners blast plastic toy traders at Nantwich Christmas event

Nantwich environmental campaigners have called for action after claiming the town’s Christmas lights switch-on was hijacked by “rogue traders” selling poor quality plastic toys to kids.

Social media was flooded with complaints after Friday’s event with examples of “rip-off” prices for “poor” quality plastic products.

November 25, 2024
LETTER: Time to clampdown on pavement parking

LETTER: Time to clampdown on pavement parking

Dear Editor,
Friday 22 November marked four years since the previous government’s consultation on pavement parking in England closed.

Cars parked on, and sometimes hogging the whole pavement, will be a familiar sight to many.

November 25, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs

RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are experiencing their busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years, with intake numbers already higher than the whole of 2023.

Nationally, by mid-November well over 2,000 had been taken in this year by the charity’s four wildlife centres.

November 25, 2024
Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Two Flood Warnings along the River Weaver in Nantwich remain in place today after Storm Bert brought heavy rain over the weekend.

The first is at Nantwich Riverside with a warning that land from Beam Bridge to the railway and properties on First Wood Street, Second Wood Street, Welsh Row, Barker Street, Holland Walk and Weaver Bank are all at risk.

November 25, 2024
Rotary Club in Nantwich donates nearly £10k to cancer charity

Rotary Club in Nantwich donates nearly £10k to cancer charity

Wych-Malbank Rotary in Nantwich has donated almost £10,000 after another successful charity auction.

The club, based at Richmond Village Nantwich, hosted its annual Big Birthday Bash on the anniversary of the club’s formation.

November 24, 2024
The Funky Choir to bring festive cheer to Acton Christmas Concert

The Funky Choir to bring festive cheer to Acton Christmas Concert

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire-based The Funky Choir will be spreading yuletide joy with a festive Christmas Concert in Acton on Saturday December 7.

The event from 7.30pm will take place at the village’s St Mary’s Church near Nantwich.

November 24, 2024
Nantwich Town notch sixth home win on bounce against Atherton

Nantwich Town notch sixth home win on bounce against Atherton

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town made it six league home wins in a row with a 2-0 victory over Atherton Collieries at the Swansway Stadium.

Kai Evans returned from suspension and Matty Tweedley’s cameo from the bench at Clitheroe earned him a start here.

November 24, 2024
Daring adventures for a purpose: Fundraising with a twist

Daring adventures for a purpose: Fundraising with a twist

Fundraising for charity is one of the most noble things a person can do.

When it comes to raising money for the charity of their choice, many people turn to the same time-tested methods.

November 23, 2024
Storm Bert brings flooding to parts of South Cheshire

Storm Bert brings flooding to parts of South Cheshire

Police are warning drivers in South Cheshire after heavy rain from Storm Bert combined with thawing snow and ice have brought flooding to many routes.

Some rural routes like Wrinehill Road in Wybunbury (pictured) are barely passable and police are advising drivers not to risk driving through flood waters.

November 23, 2024