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Nantwich pre-school gets full marks from visitors at Open Day

Nantwich pre-school gets full marks from visitors at Open Day

Visitors enjoyed an open day to view facilities at a long-established pre-school group in Nantwich.

Little Crickets, based in the grounds of Highfield Academy, threw open its doors to prospective parents and children during a fun-packed day.

October 15, 2019
731 food hygiene checks missed in Cheshire East last year, say campaigners

731 food hygiene checks missed in Cheshire East last year, say campaigners

One in eight planned food hygiene checks are missed in Cheshire East, according to campaigners.

Today, the Unchecked.uk have warned of a “gaping hole” in the food safety regime, as new figures show 731 overdue food hygiene interventions of rated premises in Cheshire East in 2018/19.

October 14, 2019
Tarporley to receive UK’s fastest broadband as part of pilot scheme

Tarporley to receive UK’s fastest broadband as part of pilot scheme

Some of the fastest and most reliable broadband in the UK is heading to Tarporley after it was named as one of 13 rural communities to benefit from a new broadband trial.

Openreach engineers will be working in the Cheshire village to test new tools and techniques as they install the latest ‘full’ fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband.

October 14, 2019
Cheshire College restaurant The Academy scoops national award

Cheshire College restaurant The Academy scoops national award

AA College Rosette deli and restaurant the Academy has won the prestigious AA College Restaurant of the Year Award 2018-19.

The training restaurant in Cheshire College – South & West received the accolade during the AA Hospitality Awards in London.

October 14, 2019
Faddiley move to third in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Faddiley move to third in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Faddiley move up to third place in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after edging a close game with Salvador 0-2.

In a well-matched contest, goals from Richard Ford and Chris Stokes gave Faddiley the win.

October 13, 2019
Brine Leas in Nantwich opens doors for primary pupil “Activity Day”

Brine Leas in Nantwich opens doors for primary pupil “Activity Day”

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to 200 primary school pupils across Crewe and Nantwich for its annual ‘Activity Day’.

Year 5 and 6 youngsters opted to become actively involved in a wide range of practical activities.

October 13, 2019
Nantwich Town suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat on Non League Day

Nantwich Town suffer disappointing 1-0 defeat on Non League Day

By Liam Price
A Kingsley Williams goal 11 minutes from time gave Radcliffe a 1-0 victory over Nantwich Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Just three minutes earlier, Jimmy Lawrie saw a penalty and rebound stopped by Radcliffe keeper Oliver Martin after Matty Devine was brought down.

October 13, 2019
Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich flat

Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich flat

A man managed to escape from a burning flat in Nantwich.

The fire started in the kitchen of the property on Jubilee Gardens.

October 13, 2019
Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

By Colin Milne
The 2019 calendar of thoroughbred racing is a wrap at Chester Racecourse, but plans for upcoming events are underway.

The home of the annual Ormonde Stakes recently announced a full slate with Halloween happenings, the return of the Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza, and 2020 racing fixtures.

October 12, 2019
Environment writer Patrick Barkham to speak at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Environment writer Patrick Barkham to speak at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Well-known environmental journalist and author Patrick Barkham will be appearing in Nantwich during the Words and Music Festival.

Barkham will be in Nantwich to talk about his recent book “Islander”.

October 12, 2019
Nantwich Film Club to screen Wild Rose movie

Nantwich Film Club to screen Wild Rose movie

Nantwich Film Club returns on Monday October 14 with the screening of “Wild Rose”.

What are you willing to sacrifice to follow your dream?

October 12, 2019

Concert for Children In Need

Nantwich Wind Band (part of the Nantwich Concert Band organisation) will be raising money for BBC Children In Need. Joining them will be Nantwich Young Voices and Fraser School of Irish Dance. Sunday 3rd November, 2.30pm, at Audlem Public Hall. Tickets £5 (under 5’s free)

October 12, 2019
Cargo bicycle carries the load in Crewe

Cargo bicycle carries the load in Crewe

By Jonathan White
ACTive Crewe Travel is offering a human-powered three-wheel vehicle for free loans to local groups.

The volunteer group, which promotes walking and cycling in the area, received the Christiania cargo bicycle as part of a joint initiative.

October 12, 2019