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South Cheshire nurses and therapists praised for ‘rapid response’ service

South Cheshire nurses and therapists praised for ‘rapid response’ service

By Stephen Topping
Nurses and therapists are being praised after caring for thousands of housebound patients out of hospital in the first year of a new scheme.

The advanced community practitioner (ACP) rapid response service has been run as an alternative to hospital admission across mid and south Cheshire since October 2017, following a trial in Crewe last summer.

October 8, 2018
Nantwich wine specialist Rodney Densem to stage Wrenbury Hall event

Nantwich wine specialist Rodney Densem to stage Wrenbury Hall event

Rodney Densem Wines is to stage the North West’s largest independent Wine Tasting event at Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The independent wine merchants and shippers will host the event for the 23rd consecutive year on Friday October 19 at the prestigious Wrenbury Hall.

October 8, 2018

The A Band Live: in aid of Parkinson’s UK

Nantwich Civic Hall: 3rd November 2018 A night of top music hits performed by one of Britain’s premier function bands in aid of Parkinson’s UK The A Band is ranked among Britain’s premier function bands. Made up of the finest musicians and vocalists, they have built a reputation for professionalism, reliability and excellence. Top class vocals are complemented by a[Read More…]

October 5, 2018
Conservative candidate Philip Staley wins Nantwich South election

Conservative candidate Philip Staley wins Nantwich South election

Conservative candidate Philip Staley has been elected to Nantwich Town Council to represent Nantwich South.

Mr Staley polled 602 votes in yesterday’s election, ahead of Labour’s Richard Banks (395) and Independent candidate Riddell Graham (304).

October 5, 2018
South Cheshire badminton players net hat-trick of wives!

South Cheshire badminton players net hat-trick of wives!

Three young badminton players netted more than they bargained for when teaming up with a trio of ladies to play mixed doubles.

For the three couples ended up courting off the court – and are still married 50 years later!

October 5, 2018
Nantwich and District Royal British Legion Concert supports poppy appeal

Nantwich and District Royal British Legion Concert supports poppy appeal

Nantwich Civic Hall was jam-packed or a rousing Nantwich and District Royal British Legion Concert held in support of the national poppy appeal.

The concert was arranged to mark 100 years since the end of World War 1.

October 5, 2018
Firefighters tackle blaze at a bungalow on Cheyne Walk, Nantwich

Firefighters tackle blaze at a bungalow on Cheyne Walk, Nantwich

Firefighters tackled a blaze in a bungalow in Nantwich.

It happened at 10.40am on Cheyne Walk, with one fire engine attended from Nantwich and two from Crewe.

October 4, 2018
Lorry collides with railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston

Lorry collides with railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston

A lorry driver had a lucky escape after colliding with a railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston.

It happened at around noon on A49 close to Beeston cattle market.

October 4, 2018
University Centre Reaseheath stages graduation ceremony in Nantwich

University Centre Reaseheath stages graduation ceremony in Nantwich

Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath have celebrated gaining their degrees at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

Watched by families and employers and applauded by passers-by, the graduates marked the completion of degrees in agriculture, business and events management, countryside conservation, equine science, food science and horticulture.

October 4, 2018
Leighton Hospital chiefs lose out on £2 million after missing A&E targets

Leighton Hospital chiefs lose out on £2 million after missing A&E targets

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses are missing out on more than £2 million of funding after A&E demand soared to record-breaking levels over the past year.

Fresh figures released by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust show Leighton Hospital has failed to meet the national four-hour waiting time target for A&E every month from September 2017 to August 2018.

October 4, 2018
Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full of Jason Donovan fans on Wednesday night when the 80s pop star visited South Cheshire with his Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour.

In the show, Donovan talked candidly about his life and career, his issues with addiction and the impact of losing his voice.

October 4, 2018
Applewood Independent teams up with Nantwich Town for 3G sponsor deal

Applewood Independent teams up with Nantwich Town for 3G sponsor deal

Nantwich firm Applewood Independent has teamed up with Nantwich Town FC in a partnership that will see the club’s 3G facility renamed “Applewood Independent Arena”.

The family-run business has supported the club for a number of years.

October 4, 2018
Crewe Male Voice Choir celebrates 60th anniversary

Crewe Male Voice Choir celebrates 60th anniversary

Crewe Male Voice Choir has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception for friends, supporters and former members of the choir.

Guests included Mayor of Nantwich Cllr David Marren and Mayoress Belinda Marren and Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Lesley Smetham and consort David Smetham.

October 4, 2018