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Millfields Primary “very special place” say Ofsted inspectors

Millfields Primary “very special place” say Ofsted inspectors

Millfields Primary School in Nantwich has been hailed as a “very special place” by Ofsted during a recent inspection.

The school and nursey, off Marsh Lane, was given an overall “Good” rating after the inspection visited in January.

April 2, 2022
Cheshire East Council unveils support for Ukrainian refugees

Cheshire East Council unveils support for Ukrainian refugees

Cheshire East residents have volunteered 79 properties to accommodate one or more Ukrainian refugees fleeing the invasion of their country by Russia.

Around 200 Ukrainians are so far registered to come to the borough under the “Homes for Ukraine” Government scheme.

April 1, 2022
Fire crews tackle chimney fire in Wybunbury

Fire crews tackle chimney fire in Wybunbury

Fire crews tackled a chimney fire in Wybunbury.

The incident happened last night (March 31) at around 6.30pm at a property on Gorsey Bank Crescent.

April 1, 2022
UK Triathlon series founded in Nantwich returns

UK Triathlon series founded in Nantwich returns

One of the country’s biggest programmes of triathlon events will return over the next few months, including Nantwich where it all began 30 years ago.

And the UK Triathlon Series has won backing from South Cheshire firm Mornflake as it aims to encourage people of all abilities to take on a fitness challenge.

March 31, 2022
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker rename event in light of Ukraine war

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker rename event in light of Ukraine war

Bosses at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich have changed the name of their Easter event in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The event, as with past events, was originally to be called the “Soviet Threat”.

March 31, 2022
Former World Darts champion Hankey charged with sexual assault

Former World Darts champion Hankey charged with sexual assault

Former World Darts champion Ted Hankey has been charged by Cheshire Police with the sexual assault of a woman.

The charge relates to an incident that occurred in Cheshire in September 2021.

March 31, 2022
Britain in Bloom – Wistaston wins two awards

Britain in Bloom – Wistaston wins two awards

By Jonathan White
Wistaston has won at the ‘Britain in Bloom’ (North West) 2021 awards for the third year in succession.

Wistaston in Bloom won a ‘Gold Award 2021 in the Town Category’ and Wistaston Conservation Group won a ‘2021 It’s Your Neighbourhood Award of Level 5 – Outstanding’ for the Joey the Swan parkland in Wistaston.

March 31, 2022
Safety over crossing delays opening of new A51 Reaseheath bypass

Safety over crossing delays opening of new A51 Reaseheath bypass

The new A51 spine road around Reaseheath in Nantwich is unlikely to be open until mid-summer, it emerged today.

Delays to the opening, initially scheduled for February 2022, have been caused by concerns over lack of a crossing and suitable connected pathways between the town and Reaseheath College.

March 30, 2022
Cheshire East Council struggling to fill 75 care provider vacancies

Cheshire East Council struggling to fill 75 care provider vacancies

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has 75 full time vacancies it is struggling to fill at its Care4CE service provider at a time when pressure is mounting with more people needing care.

The council is ramping up its recruitment efforts but Jill Broomhall, operational director of adult social care at Cheshire East Council, said the private sector was struggling too, with lower paid staff leaving for higher paid jobs in other sectors and managers being head-hunted.

March 30, 2022
FEATURE: Best horse race meetings near Nantwich in 2022

FEATURE: Best horse race meetings near Nantwich in 2022

Nantwich benefits from being within easy reach of some of the most iconic racecourses in the UK.

With racecourses now very much open to the masses again, it’s a great opportunity for racing fans to start putting some of the biggest race meetings in their diaries for the coming year.

March 29, 2022
Nantwich duo to tackle Ultra Challenge for charities

Nantwich duo to tackle Ultra Challenge for charities

Two Nantwich residents are embarking on an Ultra Challenge in April for the charities MIND and National Autistic Society.

Matt Pitt and his brother-in-law Andrew Esplen will set out on April 30 and aim to walk the 107km coastline around the Isle of Wight in just two days.

March 29, 2022
Free Covid-19 testing in Cheshire East to end on Friday April 1st

Free Covid-19 testing in Cheshire East to end on Friday April 1st

PCR testing sites in Crewe and Macclesfield will be closed from Friday (April 1) as part of central government plans to close all free testing sites by the end of March.

Also, from Friday 1 April, free LFD tests will end.

March 29, 2022
Acton Primary pupils bring Science Week to life

Acton Primary pupils bring Science Week to life

Inquisitive pupils at Acton CE Primary Academy enjoyed a fun series of Science Week workshops.

Children at the school near Nantwich took part in exciting activities aimed at bringing science to life.

March 29, 2022