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Nantwich retailer Mia Stanza launches ‘virtual reality’ sofa designer

Nantwich retailer Mia Stanza launches ‘virtual reality’ sofa designer

Iconic Nantwich brand Mia Stanza is now helping customers design their new sofas… from the comfort of their current ones!

An online “virtual simulator” now means shoppers can sit down and design exactly the sort of sofa they want in their living room.

July 7, 2018
New Marbury Meadows home to officially open in Wrenbury

New Marbury Meadows home to officially open in Wrenbury

A new addition to a housing development in Wrenbury will be officially opened by the village school’s headteacher tomorrow (July 7).

And residents can call in on the Wimbledon-inspired launch from 11am and look around the new view home on the Marbury Meadows development.

July 6, 2018
Council-owned company plan to protect social care from cuts

Council-owned company plan to protect social care from cuts

By Stephen Topping
A council-owned company could be set up to protect social care services in Crewe and Nantwich from further cuts.

Care4CE, Cheshire East Council’s provider of adult social care services, has been slashed in size over the past nine years from a workforce of 1,500 to fewer than 700 – while some services are no longer offered.

July 6, 2018
Complaints against Cheshire Fire and Rescue fall by more than half

Complaints against Cheshire Fire and Rescue fall by more than half

By Stephen Topping
Complaints made to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service fell by more than half last year.

Figures revealed by the Cheshire Fire Authority show that the service received 17 complaints in 2017-18, compared to 35 in the previous year.

July 6, 2018
Elle Morris mum to tackle 65km challenge in her memory

Elle Morris mum to tackle 65km challenge in her memory

The mum of tragic Nantwich youngster Elle Morris, who died after a double lung transplant, has vowed to continue raising money in her memory.

Becky Whitfield spoke out as she prepares to take part in a 65km cross Peak District challenge in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust tomorrow (July 7).

July 6, 2018
Weaver Primary youngsters fly the flag for Nantwich allotments

Weaver Primary youngsters fly the flag for Nantwich allotments

A Nantwich youngster and his friends are flying their flag high this week – after winning an allotment flag design competition!

Young designer Jack Best, 10, a pupil at Weaver Primary, and his classmates entered the contest to design a logo for the Brookfield Allotments Association last winter.

July 5, 2018
Timber firm boss welcomes jail sentence for Nantwich man who swindled business

Timber firm boss welcomes jail sentence for Nantwich man who swindled business

The chairman of a timber company has welcomed a jail sentence for a former director from Nantwich who swindled the firm out of thousands of pounds.

Nigel Bacon (pictured), 53, of Newbold Way, was sentenced to 32 months in prison at Caernarfon Crown Court after he admitted defrauding Clifford Jones Timber, the UK’s largest manufacturer of fence posts.

July 5, 2018
Car blaze in Willaston being treated as arson

Car blaze in Willaston being treated as arson

A car fire in Willaston near Nantwich is being treated as suspicious, fire chiefs confirmed.

The blaze broke out on Green Lane in Willaston at around 10.30pm last night (July 4).

July 5, 2018
Town Council could show World Cup final on Nantwich Civic Hall movie screen

Town Council could show World Cup final on Nantwich Civic Hall movie screen

Nantwich town councillors could open up the Civic Hall for a mass screening of the World Cup final if England make it all the way!

World Cup fever is gripping the area after England’s dramatic win over Columbia.

July 5, 2018
Wheelbarrow man pushes for 14 miles to raise cash for Mid Cheshire Hospitals

Wheelbarrow man pushes for 14 miles to raise cash for Mid Cheshire Hospitals

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire man has pushed his 100kg wheelbarrow for 14 miles around Crewe and Nantwich – to raise money for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

Roy Price, aged 50, was joined by friend Ian Jones, 46, from Crewe, who was dressed as a bear and carried a donation bucket.

July 5, 2018
Nantwich mum’s campaign to stay alive in heart-rending battle against cancer

Nantwich mum’s campaign to stay alive in heart-rending battle against cancer

A courageous Nantwich mum has revealed her heart-rending battle to stay alive after being found riddled with more than 25 tumours in her lungs, brain and bones.

Heidi Spencer was stunned when she was told she had just weeks to live by doctors who diagnosed her with Stage 4 lung cancer.

July 4, 2018
Kick-off change for Nantwich Town game with Crewe Alex to avoid England clash

Kick-off change for Nantwich Town game with Crewe Alex to avoid England clash

Nantwich Town and Crewe Alex have agreed to move their pre-season friendly kick-off time to avoid it clashing with England’s World Cup quarter final with Sweden.

The pre-season encounter had been scheduled for this Saturday July 7 at 3pm at the Weaver Stadium, and would normally attract one of the club’s biggest attendances of the year.

July 4, 2018
Worleston’s popular Village Fete to take place on July 14

Worleston’s popular Village Fete to take place on July 14

Worleston’s popular Village Fete will take place on Saturday July 14 from 11am.

The fund-raising event will feature plenty of entertainment for all ages.

July 4, 2018