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Readers’ Letters: Time to transfer Barony Park to Nantwich town council

Readers’ Letters: Time to transfer Barony Park to Nantwich town council

Dear editor
Travellers on the Barony Park again
The end of July not only brought with it an abundance of rain, sufficient to cause the cancellation of the Nantwich show, but also the ninth unauthorised encampment on the Barony Park this year.

August 4, 2019
Cheshire East Council finance chief defends £21 million B&Q deal

Cheshire East Council finance chief defends £21 million B&Q deal

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s top finance officer insists the authority balanced risk with reward when deciding to buy Crewe’s B&Q for more than £20 million.

August 2, 2019
The Goldhawks to perform TOMMY at Crewe Lyceum

The Goldhawks to perform TOMMY at Crewe Lyceum

Acclaimed band The Goldhawks head out on a major UK theatre tour performing The Who’s legendary album TOMMY, including a show at Crewe Lyceum.

August 2, 2019
Reaseheath College chairman awarded honorary graduate by Keele

Reaseheath College chairman awarded honorary graduate by Keele

The chairman of Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been awarded an honorary graduate by Keele University.

David Pearson has more than 40 years’ experience of working in the NHS both locally and internationally.

August 2, 2019
Cheese makers at Reaseheath scoop awards at International Cheese Show

Cheese makers at Reaseheath scoop awards at International Cheese Show

Cheeses produced by apprentices and industry delegates at Reaseheath College won a haul of awards at Nantwich’s International Cheese Show, proving cheeses manufactured locally are among the best in the world.

August 2, 2019
Leighton Hospital trust named in top 40 in UK

Leighton Hospital trust named in top 40 in UK

The NHS trust behind Leighton Hospital has been named as one of the top 40 in the country.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been announced as a CHKS Top Hospital for 2019.

August 2, 2019

NCS Movie Day Fundraiser in Nantwich

Looking for something fun to do with the children this holiday? Please join us between 1-4pm on Wednesday 7th August @ Olive Grove Conference for an afternoon packed full of games, films and of course popcorn!! ?We are a team of Nantwich students volunteering to raise money for the deserving causes ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ and the ‘Deafness[Read More…]

August 1, 2019
Wistaston bridge made from plastic bottles

Wistaston bridge made from plastic bottles

Walkers using a footbridge in Wistaston are treading on plastic – as it’s made of recycled bottles!

Cheshire East Council commissioned the bridge over Wistaston Brook at Joey the Swan as an eco-friendly project.

August 1, 2019
Young Nantwich musician launches new EP

Young Nantwich musician launches new EP

Young Nantwich singer/songwriter Callum Wright has launched his first EP.

Callum, who also plays guitar, is a regular live performer at events and festivals in his home town and more recently all over the UK and overseas.

August 1, 2019
Richmond Village Nantwich run summer holidays project

Richmond Village Nantwich run summer holidays project

A Nantwich retirement home is helping to take elderly residents away on holidays – without having to leave their home!

Richmond Village Nantwich has launched a scheme to share summer holiday stories with those who are no longer able to travel.

August 1, 2019
Yobs wreck flower beds in Nantwich town centre

Yobs wreck flower beds in Nantwich town centre

Yobs have again wrecked flower beds in Nantwich town centre, destroying the hard work of Nantwich in Bloom volunteers.

These pictures sent in by readers show one flower bed ripped up near the town square, with plants and flowers strewn across the path.

July 31, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Cheshire people should start talking about death!

Readers’ Letters: Cheshire people should start talking about death!

Dear Editor
I am writing to you to in a bid to encourage your readers to talk about death.

National healthcare charity Sue Ryder has found that when the people of Cheshire were asked about the more light-hearted aspects of how they would like to spend their last days on earth, they had very clear ideas.

July 31, 2019
Police chief sympathy for residents over “emotive” Nantwich travellers saga

Police chief sympathy for residents over “emotive” Nantwich travellers saga

A Crewe and Nantwich police chief said  he has “sympathy” for residents suffering from unauthorised traveller encampments in the towns.

But Chief Inspector Simon Newell added that the police’s hands were largely tied.

July 31, 2019