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Shropshire Union Canal locks near Nantwich among busiest in UK

Shropshire Union Canal locks near Nantwich among busiest in UK

Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich are among the busiest 10 in the UK, a survey shows.

An annual survey of lock usage, published by the Canal & River Trust charity, shows the Shropshire Union Canal and Llangollen Canal have two locks each included in the top eight of the national lock movements league table.

February 26, 2018
NHS careers fair to be staged at Leighton Hospital by MCHFT

NHS careers fair to be staged at Leighton Hospital by MCHFT

People interested in working for the NHS are being invited to attend a careers event at Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting its annual careers fair on Wednesday March 7.

February 26, 2018
Young autistic artist unveils new Nantwich scene oil paintings

Young autistic artist unveils new Nantwich scene oil paintings

By Jonathan White
A young autistic artist has unveiled his latest oil paintings of Nantwich town centre landmarks.

Christian Turner, 24, from Sandbach, has produced two pieces of work following on from his paintings last year of Nantwich Town Square and Christmas in Nantwich.

February 26, 2018
Second public inquiry result on Muller Stapeley housing bid in the balance

Second public inquiry result on Muller Stapeley housing bid in the balance

The result of a second public inquiry into the Muller Property application for Stapeley could take as long as 10 weeks to be announced.

A four-day inquiry was held last week into the first phase proposal by Muller to build 189 houses, industrial units, space for a school, and access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

February 25, 2018
AFC Leopard win Premier Division Cup in penalty shoot-out

AFC Leopard win Premier Division Cup in penalty shoot-out

AFC Leopard and Crewe Ath couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes of football with the scores at 1-1 in the Premier Division Cup.

Josh Clarke scored for Crewe Ath and Noah Gardner levelled it up for AFC Leopard.

February 25, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to vital 3-1 win at home to Grantham

Nantwich Town ease to vital 3-1 win at home to Grantham

Nantwich Town made light work of their visitors when they eased to a 3-1 win over Grantham in the bright winter sunshine at Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers maintained their outside chances of a play-off spot with a comfortable victory over sixth-placed opponents from Lincolnshire.

February 25, 2018
Police and rangers target irresponsible dog owners in South Cheshire

Police and rangers target irresponsible dog owners in South Cheshire

Police, countryside rangers and council teams are targeting irresponsible dog owners to cut the number of attacks on livestock in South Cheshire.

A new ‘Get a Grip’ campaign has been launched to ensure pets do not harm farm animals and nesting birds.

February 25, 2018
Frank Spencer heads for Crewe Lyceum on ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’ UK tour

Frank Spencer heads for Crewe Lyceum on ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’ UK tour

It was one of biggest comedy shows of a decade – and a comedy character remembered and loved by millions.

Now Frank Spencer is about to hit the Crewe Lyceum stage when the first ever production of the TV series Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em comes to town during a UK tour.

February 24, 2018
Church Minshull village hall to be revamped with £10,000 WREN grant

Church Minshull village hall to be revamped with £10,000 WREN grant

Families in Church Minshull near Nantwich are to benefit from a £10,146 grant to improve the inside of their village hall.

The money, awarded by WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund, will be used to upgrade the hot water systems and refurbish the walls and ceiling,
including improved electrical services in the Village Hall on Cross Street.

February 24, 2018
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman puts unbeaten record on line against Morgan Dessaux

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman puts unbeaten record on line against Morgan Dessaux

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman goes up against Morgan Dessaux in an eargerly-anticipated clash at York Hall in London tonight.

Gorman, who fights from the Ricky Hatton stable, is looking to continue his unbeaten professional record which stands at 11-0.

February 24, 2018
Hundreds expect to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds expect to flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds of local families will be flocking to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for the first two weekends of March to enjoy the popular lambing events.

The lambing weekends have been a major draw to the college for the past 22 years.

February 24, 2018
Dog which helped Nantwich teen battle depression nominated in Crufts award

Dog which helped Nantwich teen battle depression nominated in Crufts award

Grooming is a treat for any dog – but for Nantwich animal lover Ashleigh Rose it is a coping mechanism.

The 17-year-old, from Oakes Corner, Hatherton, grooms her Shih Tzu Gladys to calm her down when she’s upset.

February 24, 2018
Man arrested after 89-year-old pedestrian dies in collision with car

Man arrested after 89-year-old pedestrian dies in collision with car

A man has been arrested after an 89-year-old woman died following a collision with a car on a busy South Cheshire road.

The woman was in collision with a blue Mini on Hungerford Road in Crewe on Sunday (February 18).

February 22, 2018