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Motherwell Cheshire launches new infant loss support service

Motherwell Cheshire launches new infant loss support service

A South Cheshire charity which supports mums with mental health problems, has launched a new service to help those coping with the loss of a child.

The idea came from Motherwell Cheshire founder Kate Blakemore, after she suffered the trauma of a miscarriage earlier this year.

August 22, 2018
The South to perform at Crewe Lyceum in November

The South to perform at Crewe Lyceum in November

Former members of hit band The Beautiful South will be performing at Crewe Lyceum on November 1.

The South was formed after The Beautiful South split in 2007 as most members of the band didn’t feel ready to hang up their microphones or instruments.

August 22, 2018
CPRE hits out at lack of brownfield site development in Cheshire East

CPRE hits out at lack of brownfield site development in Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, Local Democracy Reporter
Campaigners are urging developers to build on brownfield sites first as thousands of homes are set for Cheshire East’s greenbelt.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has identified plans to build 4,747 homes on greenbelt land across the borough.

August 21, 2018
Nantwich accountants Barringtons renew sponsorship deal with Nantwich Town

Nantwich accountants Barringtons renew sponsorship deal with Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town Football Club has kicked off a new season with Barringtons Chartered Accountants on board as a key sponsor.

It’s a hat-trick for the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division club with the accountancy firm behind them for a third year.

August 21, 2018
Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

A Nantwich dad has shown England football stars how it’s done – by winning a World Cup Final medal!

Dave Holland, 39, was a key member of the veterans team taking part in the Masters Hockey World Cup 2018 in Barcelona.

August 21, 2018
Campaigners blast £55,000 spent by Cheshire East on Mayor’s Bentley car

Campaigners blast £55,000 spent by Cheshire East on Mayor’s Bentley car

By Stephen Topping, Local Democracy Reporter
A campaign group has hit out at Cheshire East Council for spending £55,000 in the past three years to lease a Bentley for the mayor.

A Freedom of Information request sent by TaxPayers’ Alliance has revealed that between April 2015 and March 2018, CEC spent a total of £67,980.50 on a Bentley Flying Spur – including its £55,000 lease, plus fuel and maintenance.

August 21, 2018
Forget Me Not flowers display in Nantwich in memory of loved ones

Forget Me Not flowers display in Nantwich in memory of loved ones

Hundreds of Forget Me Not flowers planted in memory of someone loved and missed, have gone on display in Nantwich.

The arrangement of forever flowers has taken pride of place on the lawn opposite St Mary’s Church in the town square.

August 20, 2018
Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off in Division One

Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off in Division One

The Crewe Regional Sunday Football League kicked off with games in Division One only.

Audlem travelled to Winnington to play newcomers Broadhursts but lost 3-1.

August 20, 2018
Woore CC 1sts slump to second consecutive home defeat

Woore CC 1sts slump to second consecutive home defeat

By Roger Horwood
Woore CC 1sts slumped to their second successive home defeat – but increased their promotion bid lead to 43 points after rivals Sandyford also lost.

Woore fielded a weakened side against Alsager as regular first teamers helped the 2nds out in their battle against relegation.

August 20, 2018
Man trapped in car smash on Middlewich Road in Nantwich

Man trapped in car smash on Middlewich Road in Nantwich

A man was left trapped after a crash close to Sainsbury’s supermarket in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 7.20pm last night (August 19) on Middlewich Road, Nantwich.

August 20, 2018
Nantwich Deputy Mayor backs library Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Deputy Mayor backs library Summer Reading Challenge

Deputy Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Arthur Moran has backed Nantwich Library’s Summer Reading Challenge with a £100 donation.

The scheme, aimed at children aged 4 to 11, encourages reading during the school summer holidays.

August 20, 2018

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August 20, 2018
Youngsters bury time capsule at new Nantwich care home

Youngsters bury time capsule at new Nantwich care home

Nantwich school children produced futuristic artwork to bury in a time capsule on the site of a new residential care home.

From cars built like rockets, to drones delivering our shopping, pupils from St Anne’s Catholic Primary School let their imaginations run wild.

August 19, 2018