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Nantwich students take part in Ryman National Enterprise Challenge

Nantwich students take part in Ryman National Enterprise Challenge

Students at Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich have taken part in a real life business challenge aimed at developing skills and raising aspirations of young people.

The Ryman National Enterprise Challenge staff worked with Year 9 students for a day developing their ideas and business acumen.

April 18, 2018
Police probe gas canister arson attack in Ridley near Nantwich

Police probe gas canister arson attack in Ridley near Nantwich

Arsonists used gas canisters to torch the back of a property in the village of Ridley, near Nantwich, detectives say.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to the arson at a house on Wrexham Road in Ridley.

April 18, 2018
Ben and Tom Curry (back row)  visiting Crewe and Nantwich minis and juniors

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn £10,000 Sale Sharks boost thanks to Curry twin stars

The coffers of Crewe and Nantwich RUFC have been boosted by £10,000 thanks to the hottest Currys in town!

The Vagrants club received the cash from Sale Sharks after honing the talents of England and Sale Sharks starlets Ben and Tom Curry.

April 18, 2018
Drivers warned over 3-month closure of major South Cheshire junction

Drivers warned over 3-month closure of major South Cheshire junction

Motorists are being warned to plan journeys as a major link at the busy Crewe Green roundabout closes today for THREE months.

The link between Crewe Green Roundabout and Hungerford Road and Sydney Road will be closed to allow highway improvement works.

April 18, 2018
Tracy Bullock

Leighton Hospital bosses look to double A&E capacity

By Stephen Topping
Hospital bosses could double Leighton’s A&E capacity for patients with the most serious injuries in order to meet growing demand.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wants to increase the number of majors cubicles at A&E from 10 to 18, 19 or 20.

April 18, 2018
Man who stabbed victim in South Cheshire house jailed for 10 years

Man who stabbed victim in South Cheshire house jailed for 10 years

A man who stabbed his victim at a house in Crewe causing him to nearly bleed to death, has been jailed for 10 and a half years.

Jay Maughan (pictured), 37, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and was sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

April 17, 2018
Britain’s Got Talent star George Sampson to lead Lyceum 2018 Christmas Panto

Britain’s Got Talent star George Sampson to lead Lyceum 2018 Christmas Panto

Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson will be teaming up with comedy legends Cannon and Ball to star in the title role of this year’s Crewe Lyceum panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.

The Warrington-born dancer, presenter, singer and actor rose to fame when he entered the second series of ITV’s flagship talent show Britain’s Got Talent.

April 17, 2018
Body cameras for Cheshire Police officers worth £787,000 costs, says councillor

Body cameras for Cheshire Police officers worth £787,000 costs, says councillor

By Stephen Topping
A former police officer who worked in the force’s complaints department believes the roll-out of body-worn cameras for Cheshire’s officers is money well spent.

The office of David Keane, Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner, has revealed that it will cost £787,000 to allow all front-line officers to have access to the equipment.

April 17, 2018
Teletubbies are coming to Crewe Lyceum! Win family tickets in our competition

Teletubbies are coming to Crewe Lyceum! Win family tickets in our competition

The world-famous Teletubbies, who this year celebrate their 20th anniversary, are starring in their first-ever live theatre show at Crewe Lyceum in May.

And we’ve teamed up with Crewe Lyceum to offer TWO family tickets for the South Cheshire shows on May 23 and 24, with each ticket gaining free entry for a family of four (minimum one adult).

April 17, 2018
Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after thrilling win over Stalybridge

Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after thrilling win over Stalybridge

Nantwich Town reached their second successive Cheshire Senior Cup final after a dramatic semi-final victory over Stalybridge Celtic.

The Dabbers and their Evo-Stik Premier Division rivals locked horns over 120 minutes at the Weaver Stadium last night (April 16).

April 17, 2018
Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich stages annual “Soviet Threat” event

Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich stages annual “Soviet Threat” event

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time when it staged the fourth annual “Soviet Threat” event.

The event recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

April 16, 2018
Review: Curtain Call’s Disney concert “Wishes” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s Disney concert “Wishes” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ll admit that I’ve seen a few Disney films in my time.

Mostly from babysitting younger members of the family, which also means I’m familiar with a lot the songs.

April 16, 2018
Almost 300 men attend Nantwich PSA testing day

Almost 300 men attend Nantwich PSA testing day

Almost 300 men turned up to a PSA testing session held at Nantwich Civic Hall to help spot early signs of prostate cancer.

In total, 286 men attended for the test which was organised by the Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group.

April 16, 2018