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Audience wowed at “Step into Christmas” concert in Nantwich

Audience wowed at “Step into Christmas” concert in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A packed audience enjoyed the live music concert ‘Step into Christmas’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert featured Crewe Brass, drummers from Cheshire Drums & Bugles, European mezzo soprano Emma Brown, and Acton CE Primary Academy Choir conducted by headteacher Rachael McKinley.

December 3, 2018
Prostate cancer group raises £2,000 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity

Prostate cancer group raises £2,000 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity

A prostate cancer group which offers support, awareness and prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for Crewe and Nantwich men has raised almost £2,000 Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

The money has been used to buy three specialised phlebotomy chairs, two for the Phlebotomy Service and one for the Imaging Department at Leighton Hospital.

December 3, 2018
Crewe Ath and Willaston make FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Crewe Ath and Willaston make FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Crewe Ath and Willaston WS progressed to the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup following penalty shoot-out wins.

Crewe Ath must have thought they had won their tie in normal time leading 3-1 against Betley going into the last minute.

December 3, 2018
Nantwich firm Direct Access wins International honour at Chamber awards

Nantwich firm Direct Access wins International honour at Chamber awards

Nantwich accessibility firm Direct Access has won International Trader of the Year at the prestigious South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.

The award comes as the business, run by Steven Mifsud, celebrates a successful first year in the United Arab Emirates and opening of the company’s first offices in Dubai.

December 2, 2018
Nantwich Town top the league after victory in Whitby

Nantwich Town top the league after victory in Whitby

Nantwich Town sit proudly at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League today after an away victory at the seaside.

The Dabbers, who started the day in second place, earned a battling 1-0 win at Whitby Town.

December 2, 2018
Police warning of dog thieves in Nantwich

Police warning of dog thieves in Nantwich

Police have warned dog owners to be wary after an attempted dog theft in Nantwich.

The incident happened between Waterlode and Riverside in the town at around midday yesterday (December 1).

December 2, 2018
Stapeley Grange Cattery to stage three Christmas events

Stapeley Grange Cattery to stage three Christmas events

The RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is staging three festive fundraising events.

The London Road centre is holding its popular Christmas Fair on Sunday (December 2).

December 1, 2018
Santa sets up Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White
Santa Claus is finding time in a busy schedule to set up his popular Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop.

The Grotto will be open next week upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street.

December 1, 2018
Donation to Nantwich Museum buys new digital kit

Donation to Nantwich Museum buys new digital kit

New technology is bringing the past to life at Nantwich Museum after it received a £700 donation.

The museum has used the money, from homebuilder Redrow’s Nantwich Community Fund, to buy a new digital projector and stand.

December 1, 2018
Brine Leas and Shavington Academy shine in stock market challenge

Brine Leas and Shavington Academy shine in stock market challenge

Pupils from Brine Leas in Nantwich and Shavington Academy cashed in after winning out in a schools stock market challenge.

More than 150 youngsters across Cheshire East took part in the trading challenge that put their financial skills and acumen to the test on a virtual stock exchange.

December 1, 2018
Leighton Hospital bosses fail in £1.4 million A&E funds bid

Leighton Hospital bosses fail in £1.4 million A&E funds bid

By Stephen Topping Leighton Hospital bosses have been unsuccessful in a bid for £1.4 million to help A&E run smoothly this winter.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wanted to tap into a £145 million pot of money announced by the Government in September to support A&E departments over the winter months.

November 30, 2018
Nantwich Methodist to stage Christmas Carol concert

Nantwich Methodist to stage Christmas Carol concert

Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street is to stage a Christmas Carol concert in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Nantwich on 1st December at 6.00pm

November 30, 2018
Leighton pancreatic cancer group’s zip wire fundraiser

Leighton pancreatic cancer group’s zip wire fundraiser

Members of Leighton Pancreatic Cancer Support group flew through the air at 100mph on the World’s Fastest Zip Line to take on the disease.

The team of patients, survivors, carers and specialist nurses, timed their challenge to coincide with World Pancreatic Cancer Day and raised over £2,500 for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

November 29, 2018