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Minshull’s fundraiser helps South Cheshire cancer patients

Minshull’s fundraiser helps South Cheshire cancer patients

By Jonathan White A ‘Grand Mad Hatters Tea Party’ at Minshull’s in Crewe helped to raise vital funds for South Cheshire cancer patients. Minshull’s donated 50p for each cup of tea and coffee bought along with proceeds from cake sales to Marie Curie Cancer Care

August 14, 2012
Nantwich man, 23, arrested over “ear bite” pub incident

Nantwich man, 23, arrested over “ear bite” pub incident

A Nantwich man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which part of a man’s ear was bitten off. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an altercation which happened outside a pub in Crewe.

August 13, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich rounded off a week of competition as it celebrated the Olympics in its own style. Different events were held at the Care Home and Retirement Village off London Road involving residents and staff.

August 13, 2012
Nantwich teenagers offered new Wulvern apprentice scheme

Nantwich teenagers offered new Wulvern apprentice scheme

Nantwich housing provider Wulvern has launched an apprenticeship scheme to help young people onto the career ladder. Wulvern wants to recruit eight apprentices, from both business and trade areas, to start in October 2012.

August 11, 2012
Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Nantwich residents concerned at new housing developments will get a chance to quiz Cheshire East Council’s leader. Cllr Michael Jones (pictured) has agreed to attend a “public debate” evening organised by Stapeley Parish Council.

August 10, 2012
Reaseheath College and National Trust celebrate course success

Reaseheath College and National Trust celebrate course success

Trainee countryside wardens and gardeners graduated from The National Trust’s Academy at a ceremony at Reaseheath College. The trainees, who work at NT properties nationwide, completed a three-year programme run in partnership with the Nantwich college.

August 10, 2012
Little Angels to open new Nantwich nursery on Regents Park

Little Angels to open new Nantwich nursery on Regents Park

A Nantwich childcare provider is expanding into additional premises in the town. Little Angels is to open a day nursery in the former Gingerbread House facility on Regents Park, London Road, Nantwich.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers helped clean up the town ahead of the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals Judging. More than 20 helpers used pickers and bags to clear litter from the outskirts of Nantwich and into the town square.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club is expanding after proving a big hit at the “Societies Spectacular” day. Volunteers from the club manned a stall during the Nantwich town square event to promote what they do.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich town councillor quits Conservatives for UKIP

Nantwich town councillor quits Conservatives for UKIP

A Nantwich town councillor is quitting the Conservatives to join UKIP. Cllr Stuart Hutton, 35, announced the decision this week, just over a year after being elected to the town council.

August 8, 2012
Nantwich firms urged to back superfast broadband campaign

Nantwich firms urged to back superfast broadband campaign

Nantwich businesses and communities are being urged to join a growing campaign to secure superfast broadband by 2015. Council chiefs believe the faster service will boost the area’s economy by £1.3billion and create 11,000 jobs over next 15 years.

August 8, 2012
Nantwich Police’s Operation Elderflower targets drivers

Nantwich Police’s Operation Elderflower targets drivers

Nantwich Police officers are spearheading an operation to help save the lives of motorists during the summer. PC Iain Condliffe, based at Nantwich Police Station, has put together Operation Elderflower to reduce collisions and educate drivers.

August 7, 2012
Nantwich youngsters enjoy police fishing day at Walgherton

Nantwich youngsters enjoy police fishing day at Walgherton

Around 20 Nantwich youngsters enjoyed a day of fishing as part of a trip organised by local police officers. The youngsters aged between 10 and 16 were taken to Walgherton Fishery on a community engagment event.

August 7, 2012