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Wistaston pupils bury time capsule on new Wistaston Brook development

Wistaston pupils bury time capsule on new Wistaston Brook development

School children from Wistaston left their mark on history as they buried a time capsule at the village’s new housing development for future generations to discover.

Pupils aged 5 to 11 from Wistaston Church Lane Academy put a variety of objects in the capsule, from popular toys like Lego, a squishy and slime to a school uniform, coins, letters to their future selves.

July 15, 2019
Nantwich Museum to run history courses in autumn

Nantwich Museum to run history courses in autumn

Nantwich Museum is to stage two local history courses in the autumn.

“The Civil Wars in Cheshire” re-runs last year’s successful course, beginning 7pm Wednesdays from October 16 and ending Wednesday November 13.

July 15, 2019
English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

By Peter Robinson
An English Amputee Football Association U23 Invitational Tournament took place at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The international event saw three countries – England, Poland and Turkey – battle it out in the first-ever amputee football U23s competition.

July 15, 2019
Nantwich Town sign Josh Langley after impressive trials

Nantwich Town sign Josh Langley after impressive trials

Nantwich Town have signed defender Josh Langley after impressing as a trialist in the Dabbers’ opening pre-season games.

Langley joins the club after spending most of last season with Southport, and then on loan at both Altrincham and Guiseley.

July 14, 2019
Councillors call for Crewe station regeneration even if HS2 pulled

Councillors call for Crewe station regeneration even if HS2 pulled

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors insist regeneration around Crewe train station must be kept as a priority even if the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2.

Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board unanimously endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.

July 14, 2019
32% cars fail MOT in North West under new tests

32% cars fail MOT in North West under new tests

New research shows 32% of vehicles in Cheshire and North West are failing the new MOT tests.

Yet, the 68% pass rate is one of the highest in the UK, according to the study by breakdown cover provider Green Flag.

July 13, 2019
Nantwich Town captain Caspar Hughes

Nantwich Town kick off season at home to Gainsborough

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town will start the new 2019/20 season at home to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday August 17.

This is followed with two successive away fixtures, with trips to Buxton on Tuesday August 20 and Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday August 24.

July 13, 2019
Vision for Crewe South transformation to go before public

Vision for Crewe South transformation to go before public

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A vision to transform south Crewe will be put to the public later this month.

Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board were given a glimpse of the future for the area around Crewe railway station at a meeting as they endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.

July 13, 2019
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich boxing star Nathan Gorman says he is “100%” fully prepared for his eagerly-anticipated British heavyweight showdown with Daniel Dubois.

And that’s despite Gorman’s preparations disrupted by having his two-year-old son in hospital seriously ill, and the birth of his daughter just this week!

July 12, 2019
New Stoma service launches for Nantwich patients

New Stoma service launches for Nantwich patients

A new stoma service has been launched to benefit Nantwich patients.

The Specialist Nursing, Assessment and Prescription Service (SNAPS), run by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, will provide local stoma patients with direct access to specialist support and a prescribing hub for stoma products.

July 12, 2019
Acton youngster crowned art champion in schools contest

Acton youngster crowned art champion in schools contest

An Acton pupil has been crowned champion in a competition to find Cheshire’s best young artists.

Finn Gilding, of Acton Academy in Nantwich, was crowned overall primary school winner for his “Colourful Birds” watercolour piece.

July 12, 2019

Marie Curie South Cheshire fundraising walk

For the past few years Marie Curie South Cheshire Support Group have held a walk in the local area, and this year is no exception! This year’s walk starts at The Shady Oak, Tiverton at 10.15 am on 10th August and follows a route of 8 miles along quiet lanes, through pleasant farmland, woods and returns via the canal towpath.[Read More…]

July 12, 2019
Nantwich salon boss issues warning after attempted theft

Nantwich salon boss issues warning after attempted theft

The boss of a Nantwich salon has warned other outlets in the town after an attempted distraction theft by two men.

The incident happened at the Coco beauty salon on Mill Street when two men described as “foreign” in appearance entered the store.

July 12, 2019