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Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists warned over multiple roadworks on busy Nantwich roads

Motorists in Nantwich are being warned about a number of roadworks on busy routes in and around the town next week (Feb 21-25).

Peter Destapleigh Way/Elwood Way in Stapeley will be closed in evenings and through the night all week, and Millstone Lane will also be closed for around two weeks.

February 17, 2022
Young Nantwich entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award

Young Nantwich entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award

A young entrepreneur from Nantwich has won a national award for an invention which helps visually impaired people.

Anthony Camu scooped the honour at this year’s Young Innovator Award winners, announced today by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

February 16, 2022
Secretary of State opens new £15m emergency department at Leighton Hospital

Secretary of State opens new £15m emergency department at Leighton Hospital

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid today (February 16) officially opened a new two-storey accident and emergency department at Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which manages Leighton, secured Government funding last year to reconfigure and expand emergency care services.

February 16, 2022
Joe Robbins hat-trick helps Nantwich Town thump Stalybridge 5-1

Joe Robbins hat-trick helps Nantwich Town thump Stalybridge 5-1

By Jack Beresford
A Joe Robbins hat-trick helped strugglers Nantwich Town thump Stalybridge Celtic in one of the most comprehensive away performances for some time.

Nantwich Town assistant manager Jay Bateman described the performance as “pleasing” as Shaun Miller and Jake Bickerstaff also notched goals.

February 16, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival unveils Celebrity Chefs booked for 2022

Nantwich Food Festival unveils Celebrity Chefs booked for 2022

Nantwich Food Festival is definitely going ahead this year after a two year gap due to Covid, organisers have confirmed.

And today they revealed two of the celebrity chefs who will appear at the festival between September 2-4.

February 15, 2022
Local author promotes latest novel at Nantwich Bookshop event

Local author promotes latest novel at Nantwich Bookshop event

By Jonathan White
Local author Diana Rosie promoted her latest novel at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

Diana was introduced by Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge co-owner Steve Lawson.

February 15, 2022
Dozens of Cheshire East children hospitalised due to mental health problems

Dozens of Cheshire East children hospitalised due to mental health problems

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Latest figures show 84 Cheshire East children and young people attended hospital in the past six months because they self-harmed or have mental health issues.

Cheshire East Council now has an agreement which means an A&E department notifies an officer in the early help department of cases so schools are aware and can provide support.

February 15, 2022
Covid cases falling among school children in Cheshire East

Covid cases falling among school children in Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Covid numbers are falling among schoolchildren but one Cheshire East school had 14 teachers off on one day, councillors were told.

Mark Bayley, head of service for education infrastructure, said the real hotspots for schools last week was in Congleton, parts of Macclesfield and in Wilmslow.

February 15, 2022
Nantwich to host its first “Roots Festival” this May

Nantwich to host its first “Roots Festival” this May

By Courtney Davies
Nantwich’s first Roots Festival – a ‘sister’ festival to Words & Music – is being held this May.

The new event is taking place over the weekend of May 11-15 a venues like Nantwich Civic Hall and Crown Hotel.

February 14, 2022
Nantwich youngsters enjoy glimpse of future at careers fair

Nantwich youngsters enjoy glimpse of future at careers fair

Nantwich primary school children were among hundreds across Cheshire and Shropshire inspired by visions of exciting futures at the Rudheath Senior Academy careers fair.

Year 6 pupils from Calveley Primary Academy and Acton CE Primary Academy were among those from the North West Academies Trust (NWAT) to take part.

February 14, 2022
Dame Sarah Storey opens new-look Nantwich Leisure Centre

Dame Sarah Storey opens new-look Nantwich Leisure Centre

British Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey has officially opened the newly refurbished Nantwich Leisure Centre.

The centre and Barony Sports complex has recently undergone a £2.2 million investment in partnership with Cheshire East Council, with a new gym extension, indoor group cycling studio, new-look reception and Taste for Life café.

February 14, 2022
FEATURE: How to deal with a burn that wasn’t your fault

FEATURE: How to deal with a burn that wasn’t your fault

Whether you work from home or in a typical office, there are some hazards and potential dangers that are more troublesome than others.

Take burns, for example, which are also a common injury risk when going about your daily personal life or frequenting shops and coffee houses.

February 14, 2022
Bad weather, abuse of officials and unplayable pitches hit Crewe Sunday games

Bad weather, abuse of officials and unplayable pitches hit Crewe Sunday games

Horrific weather, unplayable pitches and officials walking off because of verbal abuse are just some of the talking points from the latest round of Crewe Regional Sunday League fixtures.

Despite the heavy rain over last two days, only one game was postponed before kick off.

February 13, 2022