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Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now third in the LGBT charity Stonewall’s prestigious Top 100 Employers list for 2019.

The Service jumped another place from its 2018 position and is the highest performing public sector organisation in the UK.

January 25, 2019
Cheshire East potholes deeper than most before intervention, study shows

Cheshire East potholes deeper than most before intervention, study shows

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Potholes need to be deeper in Cheshire East than in most other British boroughs before the council intervenes, a new study has found.

The RAC Foundation submitted Freedom of Information requests to each local authority in September 2018, and 190 responded with enough data for the charity’s research.

January 24, 2019
Nantwich and Dzierżoniów to sign new Friendship agreement

Nantwich and Dzierżoniów to sign new Friendship agreement

Nantwich is welcoming visitors from Dzierżoniów to sign a new Friendship agreement.

The development of twinning links between towns in the UK and European towns began in the 1950s with educational exchange visits a key element of agreements.

January 24, 2019
Nantwich woman reaches final Guild of Photographers Image of the Year

Nantwich woman reaches final Guild of Photographers Image of the Year

Nantwich photographer Judith Lawley has achieved international acclaim.

Judith has reached the final of the Guild of Photographers Image of the Year Competition for the fourth year running.


January 24, 2019
Nantwich Players to run first ‘Mini Season’ of performances

Nantwich Players to run first ‘Mini Season’ of performances

Nantwich Players are to stage their first ‘Mini Season’ between February 11-24.

The Mini Season provides four plays over two weeks, giving the audience more chances to see exciting theatre.

January 23, 2019
New season of live comedy kicks off at Nantwich Civic Hall

New season of live comedy kicks off at Nantwich Civic Hall

“The Very Best In Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday February 1.

And promoters Civic Comedy have lined up a stellar cast for the first show of 2019.

January 23, 2019
Volunteer dog cuddling project aims to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire

Volunteer dog cuddling project aims to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire

A volunteer dog cuddling project is being run in a bid to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire.

Barking Mad Northwich and Nantwich hopes the scheme will help people of all ages who live and/or work alone and have little interaction with others.

January 23, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies hammer Vagabonds 74-7 to retain top spot

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies hammer Vagabonds 74-7 to retain top spot

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies continued their unbeaten league run in impressive style with a clinical demolition of Vagabond Ladies at Crewe Vagrants.

Four tries from captain India Perris-Redding, a hat-trick from returning winger Mary Shepperson and a brace each from Phoebe Jay and Millie Jones put the Isle of Man side to the sword in an impressive display of running rugby.

January 23, 2019
Police hunt for teenage gang who attacked 14-year-old on bike in Crewe

Police hunt for teenage gang who attacked 14-year-old on bike in Crewe

Detectives are hunting a teenage gang who attacked a 14-year-old boy and stole his bike in Crewe.

The incident happened on Monday (January 21) at around 4.45pm when the victim was cycling from Macon Way towards Ludlow Avenue through the Brook.

January 23, 2019
Nantwich-based Car Transplants merges with three other firms

Nantwich-based Car Transplants merges with three other firms

Nantwich vehicle salvage firm Car Transplants is to merge with Motorhog, FAB Recycling and DH Systems to create SYNETIQ on March 1.

It will create the largest service provider in salvage, dismantling, green parts and support service arenas in the UK.

January 23, 2019
Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town have pulled off a real coup in the transfer market – signing the former Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller!

The 39-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium after a two-year break from football, and aims to help the Dabbers achieve promotion.

January 22, 2019

Elmscot Day Nursery Nantwich – Open Day

Come to our FREE event! Saturday 26th January 2019 10.00am – 2.00pm Elmscot Day Nursery, Barony Court, Barony Road, Nantwich, CW5 5RD Prospective families can come and meet our team, discover what we have to offer and view our incredible facilities.

January 22, 2019
Brine Leas pupils help raise £40,000 in Rudolph Runs hospice event

Brine Leas pupils help raise £40,000 in Rudolph Runs hospice event

Nantwich pupils who took part in Rudolph Runs for St Luke’s Hospice have helped to raise £40,000 towards patient care.

Fundraisers at St Luke’s were overwhelmed by the response to the festive fun runs with 43 schools, nurseries and Girl Guide groups signing up and hosting their own Rudolph Run in December.

January 22, 2019