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ELECTION SPECIAL: Full rundown on Crewe & Nantwich candidates

ELECTION SPECIAL: Full rundown on Crewe & Nantwich candidates

ELECTION SPECIAL
With just days to go now until the General Election, we’ve compiled a full rundown of all EIGHT candidates fighting for the Crewe & Nantwich seat.

Nantwich News does not and has not endorsed or supported any individual candidates and information has been compiled after requests were sent and/or material received by specific candidates or their parties.

June 20, 2024
South Cheshire school uniform scheme steps up due to demand

South Cheshire school uniform scheme steps up due to demand

A South Cheshire charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme will open in the summer holidays due to demand.

Motherwell Cheshire’s Community Share Hub in Wistaston will have volunteers to receive donations and for parents to collect pre-ordered clothing and baby items.

June 19, 2024
Willaston miniature gauge railway prepares for rally

Willaston miniature gauge railway prepares for rally

By Jonathan White
The annual Steam & Vintage Rally will take place at The Peacock Railway in Willaston next month.

The free entry family event is organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

June 19, 2024
Nantwich school awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Nantwich school awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Staff and pupils at Calveley Primary School near Nantwich have the right chemistry when it comes to teaching science.

That’s according to a national scheme which recognises excellence in the way teachers deliver lessons and provide opportunities to pupils.

June 19, 2024
How to work with your child’s Maths tutor for maximum impact

How to work with your child’s Maths tutor for maximum impact

Parental involvement plays a crucial role in a child’s academic success, especially when it comes to subjects like mathematics.

Working closely with your child’s maths tutor can enhance their learning experience and improve their performance in the subject.

June 18, 2024
Richmond Villages Nantwich boss given lifetime award

Richmond Villages Nantwich boss given lifetime award

The manager of Richmond Villages Nantwich has been honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lynne Griffin picked up the award presented by Housing With Care.

June 18, 2024
Nantwich artist wins through to Royal Academy summer show

Nantwich artist wins through to Royal Academy summer show

A Nantwich artist has been selected to have her work at the Royal Academy of Arts summer show.

Barbara Barlow was shortlisted earlier this year along with around 1,000 other artists across the UK.

June 18, 2024
Nantwich Players stage auditions for “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”

Nantwich Players stage auditions for “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”

Nantwich Players are holding auditions tonight (June 18) for their next production “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” by Jeffrey Hatcher.

The audition will take place at Nantwich Players Theatre at 7.30pm tonight.

June 18, 2024
More than 1,000 responses to Cheshire East bus consultation

More than 1,000 responses to Cheshire East bus consultation

More than 1,000 people have aired views on the current Cheshire East Council consultation on local bus services.

The consultation, which runs until July 3, seeks views from as many people as possible – whether you are a regular bus user or not.

June 18, 2024
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston Village Fete

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston Village Fete

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Village Fete at Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

It started with a special parade from the school car park to the arena to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary.

June 17, 2024
Nantwich runners take part in town litter pick

Nantwich runners take part in town litter pick

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Running Club members have taken part in a community litter pick to help keep the town tidy.

More than 30 members took to the streets of Nantwich along some of their favourite running routes including along Welsh Row, River Weaver footpaths and banks and locations on the outskirts of the town.

June 17, 2024
Solar farm could supply new Leighton Hospital’s energy

Solar farm could supply new Leighton Hospital’s energy

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s solar farm at Crewe may be able to supply energy to the rebuilt Leighton Hospital in the future, a councillor has said.

The 4.1mw farm was built to provide the majority of the electricity required by the council’s compost plant at Leighton, which is operated by a contractor Biowise.

June 17, 2024
Nantwich driver training boss strikes new partnership

Nantwich driver training boss strikes new partnership

A Nantwich driver training specialist has launched a new business partnership to boost the logistics and transport sectors.

The Dulson Training Business Partnership Program will job-match highly skilled individuals with the needs of companies.

June 17, 2024