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Late Steve Jones winner earns Nantwich Town opening day victory

Late Steve Jones winner earns Nantwich Town opening day victory

A Steve Jones header in the 92nd minute clinched a dramatic win for Nantwich Town in their opening Evo-Stik Premier League clash at home to Gainsborough Trinity.

The Dabbers secured all three points when Jones popped up in the box to head home in injury time at the Weaver Stadium.

August 19, 2018
Nantwich trained veterinary student wins prestigious award

Nantwich trained veterinary student wins prestigious award

A Reaseheath College trained veterinary care assistant has been awarded a prestigious City & Guilds Medal for Excellence.

Katie Ford, 33, now works at the Alsager Vet Centre, part of The Willows Veterinary Group, where she completed her work placement as part of her course.

August 18, 2018
Church Minshull to stage “Minshull Madness” weekend festival

Church Minshull to stage “Minshull Madness” weekend festival

Villagers in Church Minshull are to stage a two-day festival of fun.

This year’s event, named ‘Minshull Madness’ after the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, will kick-off with world-renowned Elvis tribute act Paul Larcombe.

August 18, 2018
Nantwich Food Festival gears up for 40,000 visitors

Nantwich Food Festival gears up for 40,000 visitors

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are gearing up for an influx of 40,000 visitors to the town.

The three-day festival, backed by local food manufacturer Mornflake, will features food and exhibitors from around the globe during the event August 31 to September 2.

August 18, 2018
Offenders in Cheshire clock up more than 72,000 community service hours

Offenders in Cheshire clock up more than 72,000 community service hours

Offenders in Cheshire have put in more than 72,000 hours of work as part of the community payback scheme in the last six months, figures have shown.

People sentenced to unpaid work in Cheshire have clocked up 72,333 hours Community Payback across the county, completing a range of projects to improve communities.

August 17, 2018
Choirs performance raises £300 for Nantwich Mayor charities

Choirs performance raises £300 for Nantwich Mayor charities

Two choirs teamed up to help raise £300 for the Mayor of Nantwich charities.

The concert involved two community choirs, Simply Allsorts and Simple Harmony, singing together.

August 17, 2018
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race date set

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race date set

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race will take place on September 8.

The popular event sees hundreds of villagers gather at the Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

August 17, 2018
Cheshire College South & West celebrates 99.7% A Level pass rate

Cheshire College South & West celebrates 99.7% A Level pass rate

Staff and students at Cheshire College – South & West have celebrated A Level and AS Level results with an overall pass rate of 99.7% – more than 2% above the national pass rate.

Top results were achieved across a range of subjects, especially in Archaeology, Geology and German with 100% of students achieving A*, A, or B grades.

August 17, 2018
Brine Leas Sixth Form students celebrate “impressive” A Level results

Brine Leas Sixth Form students celebrate “impressive” A Level results

Brine Leas BL6 students in Nantwich have continued to gain very impressive A Level results, the school confirmed today.

The school’s sixth form saw 76% of the cohort gain A* to C grades with 22% of entries at A* or A.

August 16, 2018
Villagers support devastated Wistaston pensioner after vandals destroy gnomes

Villagers support devastated Wistaston pensioner after vandals destroy gnomes

By Jonathan White
Angry villagers in Wistaston have rallied in support of a pensioner after mindless vandals destroyed his popular garden gnomes display.

Laurence Perry’s gnomes, which became famous a year ago after a dispute with the local council, have proved a big hit with residents.

August 16, 2018
Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates top A level results

Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates top A level results

Staff and students at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich are celebrating another strong set of A Level results today (August 16).

Most subjects achieved 100% pass rate, with Maths outstanding as 93% of all entries gained A* – B.

August 16, 2018

New Keep Active in Retirement class in Nantwich

Nantwich ladies WANTED for a BRAND NEW Keep Active in Retirement class – Exercise to Music stretch & tone to be held at Nantwich Parish Rooms. Classes will be held in the day, mid-afternoon to help you to relax & unwind. Stay for refreshments & chats after and make friends! Lynne also holds Pilates here on Fridays 9.40 am –[Read More…]

August 15, 2018
Rise in refugee children dumped at Cheshire’s M6 service stations

Rise in refugee children dumped at Cheshire’s M6 service stations

EXCLUSIVE
More children fleeing war-torn countries were abandoned at Cheshire’s M6 service stations in 2017-18 than in every other year this decade.
In a special report, Stephen Topping speaks to those on the front line dealing with rising numbers of young asylum seekers dumped in Cheshire.

August 15, 2018