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Cheese makers at Reaseheath scoop awards at International Cheese Show

Cheese makers at Reaseheath scoop awards at International Cheese Show

Cheeses produced by apprentices and industry delegates at Reaseheath College won a haul of awards at Nantwich’s International Cheese Show, proving cheeses manufactured locally are among the best in the world.

August 2, 2019
Leighton Hospital trust named in top 40 in UK

Leighton Hospital trust named in top 40 in UK

The NHS trust behind Leighton Hospital has been named as one of the top 40 in the country.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been announced as a CHKS Top Hospital for 2019.

August 2, 2019

NCS Movie Day Fundraiser in Nantwich

Looking for something fun to do with the children this holiday? Please join us between 1-4pm on Wednesday 7th August @ Olive Grove Conference for an afternoon packed full of games, films and of course popcorn!! ?We are a team of Nantwich students volunteering to raise money for the deserving causes ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ and the ‘Deafness[Read More…]

August 1, 2019
Wistaston bridge made from plastic bottles

Wistaston bridge made from plastic bottles

Walkers using a footbridge in Wistaston are treading on plastic – as it’s made of recycled bottles!

Cheshire East Council commissioned the bridge over Wistaston Brook at Joey the Swan as an eco-friendly project.

August 1, 2019
Young Nantwich musician launches new EP

Young Nantwich musician launches new EP

Young Nantwich singer/songwriter Callum Wright has launched his first EP.

Callum, who also plays guitar, is a regular live performer at events and festivals in his home town and more recently all over the UK and overseas.

August 1, 2019
Richmond Village Nantwich run summer holidays project

Richmond Village Nantwich run summer holidays project

A Nantwich retirement home is helping to take elderly residents away on holidays – without having to leave their home!

Richmond Village Nantwich has launched a scheme to share summer holiday stories with those who are no longer able to travel.

August 1, 2019
Yobs wreck flower beds in Nantwich town centre

Yobs wreck flower beds in Nantwich town centre

Yobs have again wrecked flower beds in Nantwich town centre, destroying the hard work of Nantwich in Bloom volunteers.

These pictures sent in by readers show one flower bed ripped up near the town square, with plants and flowers strewn across the path.

July 31, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Cheshire people should start talking about death!

Readers’ Letters: Cheshire people should start talking about death!

Dear Editor
I am writing to you to in a bid to encourage your readers to talk about death.

National healthcare charity Sue Ryder has found that when the people of Cheshire were asked about the more light-hearted aspects of how they would like to spend their last days on earth, they had very clear ideas.

July 31, 2019
Police chief sympathy for residents over “emotive” Nantwich travellers saga

Police chief sympathy for residents over “emotive” Nantwich travellers saga

A Crewe and Nantwich police chief said  he has “sympathy” for residents suffering from unauthorised traveller encampments in the towns.

But Chief Inspector Simon Newell added that the police’s hands were largely tied.

July 31, 2019
Police probe land transaction deals around Middlewich bypass

Police probe land transaction deals around Middlewich bypass

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Police are investigating land transactions related to the planned Middlewich eastern bypass.

But Cheshire East Council insists it will not cause the project to be delayed.

July 31, 2019
Young Nantwich Scout hailed hero for saving boy’s life at World Jamboree

Young Nantwich Scout hailed hero for saving boy’s life at World Jamboree

A young Nantwich Scout has been hailed a hero after he and a friend saved the life of a fellow teenager during the World Scout Jamboree in America.

Sam Knight, 14, from Nantwich and Tom Forbes, 15, from Northwich leapt into action when they watched another scout suffer a horrific mountain bike accident during the event.

July 30, 2019
Nantwich Show cancelled by organisers

Nantwich Show cancelled by organisers

Nantwich Show has been cancelled because of ground conditions caused by heavy rains, organisers have revealed.

They met with insurers and other stakeholders for emergency talks today and took the decision to call it off.

July 30, 2019
Highfields pupils in Nantwich crowned recycling champions

Highfields pupils in Nantwich crowned recycling champions

Pupils from a Nantwich school have been crowned recycling champions for Cheshire East with their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

A record 180 pupils from 50 of the borough’s primary schools took part in the junior recycling officer scheme run by environmental services company Ansa.

July 30, 2019