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Plastic Free Nantwich exhibition to open at St Mary’s Church

Plastic Free Nantwich exhibition to open at St Mary’s Church

A Plastic Free Nantwich exhibition is to be opened at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

“Subversive Plasticity” is an inspired plastic waste art show in one of Cheshire’s most beautiful medieval buildings.

June 20, 2019
Criminal Resolution Orders used in Cheshire for serious offences

Criminal Resolution Orders used in Cheshire for serious offences

Cheshire Police are resolving around 3% of reported crimes with Criminal Resolution orders, according to latest figures.

And CRs, which do not appear on a criminal record or standard DBS check, have been used for serious crimes such as possession of a firearm, rape of a girl under 13, other sex offences and aggravated burglary.

June 20, 2019

Summer Open Day – Jungle Party

• ELMSCOT NANTWICH SUMMER OPEN DAY • 20th July 2019 10am-2pm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Come and join us at our jungle-themed open day at Elmscot Day Nursery Nantwich! Prospective families welcome Suitable for ages 0-4 years Visit our Facebook page to book: https://www.facebook.com/events/1646165552180962/

June 20, 2019
Popular Nantwich school site manager scoops national honour

Popular Nantwich school site manager scoops national honour

A primary school site manager in Nantwich has scooped a national “Hardest Working Hands” award!

Keith Challinor, 56, has worked at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley, since the school first opened 15 years ago.

June 19, 2019
New Cheshire East leader appoints a “cycling and walking champion”

New Cheshire East leader appoints a “cycling and walking champion”

Cheshire East Council’s new leader has appointed a “cycling and walking champion” in a bid to get more people more active.

Cllr Sam Corcoran has appointed Independent Councillor Suzie Akers Smith to the post.

June 19, 2019
Garden Party planned to raise Nantwich Museum funds

Garden Party planned to raise Nantwich Museum funds

Enjoy an English country garden with cocktails, canapés and coaches on a summer afternoon in support St Mary’s Church, Acton and Nantwich Museum.

The event takes place at Glebe House, on Monks Lane in Acton on Saturday June 29 by permission of Mr and Mrs G Emerton.

June 19, 2019
Wistaston woman skydives to raise cash for St Luke’s Hospice

Wistaston woman skydives to raise cash for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston resident and a work colleague completed their first-ever tandem skydives to raise money for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice.

Sarah Iggo, an inclusive learning advisor at Cheshire College – South & West (Crewe Campus) and work colleague Chris Baggs, from Trentham, took part in the charity skydive at Tilstock Airfield, near Whitchurch.

June 18, 2019
Nantwich goes barking mad hosting international dog championships!

Nantwich goes barking mad hosting international dog championships!

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium hosted a different type of sport – the international “Universal Sieger” German Shepherd dog championships!

It was the first time Universal Sieger (German word for winner) was held in the UK and was hosted by the German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain in their centenary year.

June 18, 2019
Costs to upgrade A500 to dual carriageway soar by £10 million

Costs to upgrade A500 to dual carriageway soar by £10 million

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Costs for the project to upgrade the A500 between Crewe and the M6 to a dual carriageway have soared by £10 million.

But Cheshire East Council believes it will not have to pay the difference.

June 18, 2019
Chair of Cheshire Police watchdog told to resign over “outdated” LGBT comments

Chair of Cheshire Police watchdog told to resign over “outdated” LGBT comments

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The chairman of Cheshire’s police watchdog is facing growing calls to resign following ‘outdated’ remarks about officers supporting LGBT equality.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has published an open letter to Bob Fousert, chairman of the Cheshire police and crime panel, urging him to step down.

June 18, 2019
Boys aged 14 arrested after stabbing on Nantwich Road

Boys aged 14 arrested after stabbing on Nantwich Road

Three teenagers have been arrested by detectives investigating a stabbing on Nantwich Road in Crewe.

The 29-year-old victim was walking along the road towards Salisbury Avenue when he was approached by three males at around 3am yesterday (June 16).

June 17, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich MP backs perimeter fencing for Barony Park

Crewe & Nantwich MP backs perimeter fencing for Barony Park

Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith has called for authorities to secure Barony Park “urgently”.

She has joined the chorus of appeals from town councillors and residents for Cheshire East Council to fast-track work to secure the park to prevent future unauthorised traveller encampments.

June 17, 2019
Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire exposed to danger, warns charity

Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire exposed to danger, warns charity

Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire are charging their cars dangerously due to lack of public infrastructure, a charity has claimed.

Consumer protection charity Electrical Safety First say 72% of EV users in the region admit they charge dangerously due to absence of local public charging points.

June 17, 2019