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Sealed Knot unveils plaque in Nantwich to mark 46-year association

Sealed Knot unveils plaque in Nantwich to mark 46-year association

The Sealed Knot Society have unveiled a plaque, stone and tree to Nantwich to mark their long association with the town.

The plaque, stone and mature tulip tree acknowledged The Sealed Knot’s 46 years of involvement in the annual Holly Holy Day events, commemorating the 1643 Battle of Nantwich.

April 15, 2018
Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson to speak at Nantwich Town sports dinner

Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson to speak at Nantwich Town sports dinner

Liverpool’s legendary European Cup winning captain and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson will be guest speaker at Nantwich Town’s Sports Dinner.

Regulars who watch Sky’s Soccer Saturday with Jeff Sterling will know “Thommo” as a popular pundit who is also highly regarded on the dinner speaking circuit.

April 14, 2018
Nantwich store Foundations shortlisted in High Street Hero awards

Nantwich store Foundations shortlisted in High Street Hero awards

Popular Nantwich store Foundations has been shortlisted in the national High Street Hero Small Awards.

The awards honour local businesses with their heart in the high street, who are active members of their community and have a proven track record of contributing to the success of their street.

April 14, 2018
New special free school for South Cheshire children to open in Crewe

New special free school for South Cheshire children to open in Crewe

A new special free school for South Cheshire children with social, emotional and mental health needs is to open in Crewe.

East Cheshire Youth Achievement Free School Trust, which runs Fermain Academy in Macclesfield, has been approved to open a 40-place special free school for children aged 4-16.

April 14, 2018
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Aston, Nantwich

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Aston, Nantwich

Fire crews spent an hour battling a chimney blaze at a house in Aston, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 6.50pm last night (April 13) at a property on Wrenbury Road in the village.

April 14, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies reach Plate cup final

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies reach Plate cup final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies are celebrating after reaching the final of the Women’s Intermediate Plate competition.

The Vagrants side travelled to Streatham-Croydon in the semi-finals and came away with a fine 15-0 triumph.

April 13, 2018
Appeal over 41 homes plan for Wrenbury rules in Cheshire East’s favour

Appeal over 41 homes plan for Wrenbury rules in Cheshire East’s favour

Plans for 41 homes on the outskirts of Wrenbury near Nantwich have been rejected by a planning inspector after a two-day appeal.

Gladman Developments appealed against the Cheshire East Council decision to refuse permission for the houses on a green field site, claiming the authority could not demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land.

April 13, 2018
South Cheshire firm TBM Rail wins national innovation award

South Cheshire firm TBM Rail wins national innovation award

South Cheshire firm TBM Rail has beaten off stiff competition to win a Product Innovation Award at a prestigious national railway awards.

The firm, on Marshfield Bank Business Park in Crewe, invested three years developing a slimline power socket with USB slots to help rail operators improve services for passengers.

April 13, 2018
Aston woman to plunge 10,000ft in aid of terminally ill children

Aston woman to plunge 10,000ft in aid of terminally ill children

A Nantwich woman will be plunging new depths this summer – when she ski dives from 10,000ft in aid of terminally ill children.

Nikki Diamond, from Aston, usually goes the extra mile as part of her role as head of complex care at Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

April 12, 2018
Cheshire East Council tops North West “rich list” league of staff earning more than £100,000

Cheshire East Council tops North West “rich list” league of staff earning more than £100,000

By Stephen Topping
Cheshire East Council has more employees earning more than £100,000 than any other local authority in the north west, new figures have shown.

The TaxPayers’ Alliance has published its Town Hall Rich List for 2018 – showing the number of employees that received more than £100,000 in 2016-17.

April 12, 2018
Nantwich woman publishes book of stories based on her Paris life

Nantwich woman publishes book of stories based on her Paris life

A Nantwich woman now living in Paris has published her first book of short stories.

Former Nantwich and Acton Grammar School pupil Nicky Gentil has published “The Jazz-Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner”.

April 11, 2018
Cheshire East councillors keen to clampdown on cross-border taxi trade

Cheshire East councillors keen to clampdown on cross-border taxi trade

By Stephen Topping
Cheshire East councillors are urging the Government to close a loophole allowing cross-border taxi hiring in an effort to protect children.

New legislation in 2015 made cross-border taxi hiring easier, so vehicles licensed by other councils can lawfully work in Nantwich and Crewe without meeting Cheshire East Council’s requirements.

April 11, 2018
Psychic Sally Morgan to perform at Crewe Lyceum on UK tour

Psychic Sally Morgan to perform at Crewe Lyceum on UK tour

Popular psychic Sally Morgan is touring for the 10th consecutive year and is set to spook her South Cheshire fans at Crewe Lyceum on May 21.

Her tour “Kisses to Heaven” builds on her years of experience as one of the UK’s most popular touring medium.

April 11, 2018