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Right at Home staff wear blue for Dementia Action Week

Right at Home staff wear blue for Dementia Action Week

Staff with Nantwich firm Right at Home South Cheshire are marking Dementia Action Week by wearing blue all day today (Friday May 17).

CareGivers and office staff have decorated their offices on Welsh Row blue.

May 17, 2024
Crewe & District Writers’ Circle to celebrate 60th anniversary

Crewe & District Writers’ Circle to celebrate 60th anniversary

By Jonathan White
Crewe and District Writers’ Circle are celebrating six decades of creativity with a ’60th Anniversary Party’ on June 14.

The celebration, from 6:30-9pm, will take place at Poppy’s community restaurant in the Hope & Beams Centre on Broad Street, Crewe.

May 17, 2024
Cheshire College to open its doors for community fun day

Cheshire College to open its doors for community fun day

Cheshire College is to open its doors tomorrow to host a Community Fun Day.

The event will take place at Cheshire College’s Crewe campus on Dane Bank Avenue as well as campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester from 11am-2pm.

May 17, 2024
Nantwich residents join forces for new River Weaver steering group

Nantwich residents join forces for new River Weaver steering group

A number of Nantwich residents have united to devise a plan to safeguard the River Weaver in the town.

“The Weaver Steering Group” has been formed at the initiative of town councillor Anna Burton and will report to Nantwich Town Council.

May 17, 2024
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Mystery Cheshire man scoops £1 million EuroMillions win

A mystery man from Cheshire has scooped an incredible £1,000,000 prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.

Known only as Mr P, he is the latest to become a millionaire.

May 16, 2024
Innovative teaching tools: Why schools should embrace new learning methods

Innovative teaching tools: Why schools should embrace new learning methods

As education evolves, adapting to new teaching tools becomes critical for schools.

These advancements not only enhance student engagement but also better prepare them for future challenges.

May 16, 2024
Damning Ofsted report into Cheshire East Council children’s services

Damning Ofsted report into Cheshire East Council children’s services

A damning Ofsted report has rated Cheshire East Council’s children’s services “inadequate” and “requiring improvement” across a range of problems.

The report follows an inspection carried out between February 26 and March 8 this year.

May 16, 2024
Nantwich Museum launches “two talks” evening in June

Nantwich Museum launches “two talks” evening in June

Nantwich Museum is set to launch its “two talks” evening in the venue’s Millennium Gallery on Wednesday June 12.

The talks, from 7pm – 9pm, are titled ‘Baddiley – an ancient parish’ by Graham Dodd, and ‘Helen Macfarlane – the revolutionary of Baddiley’ by Helen Cooke.

May 16, 2024
Memorial Nantwich football match raises £11K for cancer charity

Memorial Nantwich football match raises £11K for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Hadzilla Cup’ charity football match at Nantwich Town has helped raise more than £11,000 in memory of a local musician.

The event was organised by Martin, Robert and Matthew Hadzik in memory of their brother, Steven Hadzik.

May 16, 2024
FEATURE: Ways to ensure the website you’re visiting is safe

FEATURE: Ways to ensure the website you’re visiting is safe

The internet, with its vast array of information and services, also harbours numerous cybersecurity threats.

From data breaches and malware to online scams and identity theft, the risks are real.

May 15, 2024
Nantwich horse trainer lands her first win at Cheltenham

Nantwich horse trainer lands her first win at Cheltenham

A young Nantwich horse trainer is celebrating her first race win – at the iconic course at Cheltenham.

Hannah Roach, 22, won with a horse she only bought and started training a year ago, called Iskandar Pecos.

May 15, 2024
LETTER: Faux outrage over Nantwich carparks

LETTER: Faux outrage over Nantwich carparks

Dear Editor,
It was with utter disbelief that I read your article (15th May) covering Nantwich Town councillors ‘blasting of plans’ to remove the cash payment option on local carparks.

This policy was put in place by the Labour and Independent administration running Cheshire East.

May 15, 2024
Funeral of Brine Leas headteacher David Cole set for May 29

Funeral of Brine Leas headteacher David Cole set for May 29

The funeral of Brine Leas headteacher David who died suddenly will take place at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on May 29.

The 52-year-old died at his home in Willaston last month, sending shockwaves through the community.

May 15, 2024