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Nantwich Museum to celebrate 40 years in the town

Nantwich Museum to celebrate 40 years in the town

Nantwich Museum is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2020.

A series of special events will be held alongside te normal exhibitions, walking tours of the town, workshops, coffee mornings, and other one-off events.

January 2, 2020
Fire crews battle blaze in three-storey Crewe block of flats

Fire crews battle blaze in three-storey Crewe block of flats

Six people escaped as fire crews battled a blaze in a three-storey building containing multiple flats in Crewe.

Two were treated at the scene of the fire on Edleston Road which broke out shortly after midday yesterday (January 1)

January 2, 2020
Nantwich Town stage late fightback at Witton to win Cheshire derby

Nantwich Town stage late fightback at Witton to win Cheshire derby

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town left it late as they came away with a deserved New Year’s Day victory away at Witton Albion.

The Dabbers staged a repeat of their Boxing Day win over Stafford Rangers, which also saw two late goals.

January 2, 2020
Cheshire Police to open recruitment window in January

Cheshire Police to open recruitment window in January

Cheshire Police is opening its Police Constable Recruitment window on January 6.

People will be able to apply for PC positions along with a number of other roles in the Constabulary.

January 1, 2020
Nantwich to host first ever vegan fair in January

Nantwich to host first ever vegan fair in January

The first ever vegan fair in Nantwich will take place on January 18.

More people than ever have signed up for ‘Veganuary’ this year as veganism and plant-based movement gathers momentum.

January 1, 2020
Boxing Day walkers brave the rain in Wistaston!

Boxing Day walkers brave the rain in Wistaston!

By Jonathan White
Eleven local walkers and nine dogs braved the rain to take part in the annual Wistaston Community Council Boxing Day stroll.

The group started at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

December 31, 2019
Police hunt gang after dog walker attacked in Crewe

Police hunt gang after dog walker attacked in Crewe

Detectives are hunting a gang of men who attacked a man walking his dog in Crewe.

The 38-year-old victim was walking his dog on a path off Doddington Road when a group of males approached him.

December 31, 2019
Children visit Nantwich knitting group as part of kindness campaign

Children visit Nantwich knitting group as part of kindness campaign

Knitting nannas in Nantwich were entertained by children as part of a pre-school’s campaign to spread festive cheer and kindness.

Tots from Little Crickets pre-school, off Cumberland Avenue, visited the ‘Knit and Natter’ group which meets at Manor Court sheltered housing to deliver mince pies and sing carols.

December 29, 2019
Willaston White Star win 6-3 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston White Star win 6-3 in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston White Star beat Salvador 3-6 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

A first half hat trick from Pawel Abramowicz was followed by further goals from Lucaz Synowicz (2) and Azharul Haque for Willaston.

December 29, 2019
Reaseheath College food centre achieves Grade AA standard

Reaseheath College food centre achieves Grade AA standard

Reaseheath College’s food centre in Nantwich has achieved the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

The centre was awarded the Grade AA standard for the second year running after being audited by the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS) Version 8.

December 29, 2019
Wistaston Community Council stages Christmas concert

Wistaston Community Council stages Christmas concert

By Jonathan White
Audiences were entertained at Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston.

The concert featured the Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir led by Helen Collett and soloist Alana Scott.

December 28, 2019
40% rise in dementia patients in South Cheshire, latest figures show

40% rise in dementia patients in South Cheshire, latest figures show

The number of people diagnosed with dementia has risen by a staggering 40% in South Cheshire in just five years, latest figures show.

According to NHS data, there were 1,620 people registered with dementia in the South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group area in March this year.

December 28, 2019
Cheshire Search and Rescue team leader awarded MBE

Cheshire Search and Rescue team leader awarded MBE

Cheshire Search and Rescue Team Leader Simon Lane has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

The award for the 48-year-old is in recognition of his services to the community in Cheshire.

December 27, 2019