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Nantwich Town secure play-off place with win at Lancaster

Nantwich Town secure play-off place with win at Lancaster

By Steve Sharman
Two first half goals from Joel Stair and Sean Cooke ensured Nantwich Town confirmed their place in the 2018/19 Evo-Stik Premier Division play-offs with a 2-0 win over Lancaster City.

Both goals came inside the opening 10 minutes as fourth place was confirmed with two games still to play.

April 22, 2019
Faddiley chance for runners up in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Faddiley chance for runners up in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Faddiley have a chance to finish runners up in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after White Lion Ford Lane slipped up.

They missed the chance to definitely take the runners up position when they lost 4-2 at Wistaston Leopard.

April 22, 2019
Highfields Academy Children enjoy cracking Easter fun

Highfields Academy Children enjoy cracking Easter fun

Children enjoyed a range of cracking activities as part of an Easter school holiday club in Nantwich.

Pupils from primary schools across Nantwich and nearby villages were kept entertained during half term at Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue.

April 22, 2019
Nantwich nursery children help Alice celebrate 104th birthday

Nantwich nursery children help Alice celebrate 104th birthday

Children at Elmscot Nantwich Day Nursery visited a special resident at Richmond Village Nantwich to help her celebrate her 104th birthday.

Alice is one of Richmond’s oldest residents, and was over the moon when children baked a birthday cake and made a card to give during their visit.

April 19, 2019
Willaston White Star U13s kit boost by Anwyl Homes

Willaston White Star U13s kit boost by Anwyl Homes

Young stars at Willaston White Star have received new sweatshirts for matches and training from residential developer Anwyl Homes.

The under 13s squad has been provided with 16 bright blue sweatshirts, with each one featuring the Anwyl logo and players initials on the front.

April 19, 2019
Parents slam soaring number of school attendance fines in Cheshire

Parents slam soaring number of school attendance fines in Cheshire

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Fines for taking children out of school during term time have been slammed by parents – but MPs insist youngsters’ attendance is crucial.

It was revealed last week that the number of fines issued to parents in Cheshire in the first year following a high-profile court battle soared compared to previous years.

April 18, 2019
Almost 500 attend PSA blood testing in Nantwich

Almost 500 attend PSA blood testing in Nantwich

Almost 500 men attended a PSA blood testing event in Nantwich – a record turn out.

The Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group hosted their annual PSA blood testing event at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 18, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies complete double with cup victory against Plymouth Albion

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies complete double with cup victory against Plymouth Albion

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies completed an incredible league and plate double with a resounding 55-19 victory against a skilful and competitive Plymouth Albion side at Derby RUFC.

April 17, 2019
‘Little Bus’ service to be upgraded and extended in Cheshire East

‘Little Bus’ service to be upgraded and extended in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council’s ‘Little Bus’ service is to be upgraded and extended across a wider area from August.

Little Bus supports 600 regular users in the elderly, disabled and people who have no access to a scheduled service.

April 17, 2019
Wrenbury man dies in horror A41 crash

Wrenbury man dies in horror A41 crash

A pensioner from Wrenbury near Nantwich has died in a crash on the A41.

Cheshire Police are investigating the fatal collision which happened at No Man’s Heath today (Wednesday 17 April).

April 17, 2019
Appeal after thieves steal karts from Tarporley High School

Appeal after thieves steal karts from Tarporley High School

Thieves stole two vehicles from Tarporley Karting Team after breaking into Tarporley High School.

The theft happened at around 8.20pm on Monday (April 15).

April 17, 2019
Hunt supporters claim Cheshire police chief has “obsession”

Hunt supporters claim Cheshire police chief has “obsession”

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Hunt supporters have continued their war of words with Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner after learning the county’s fox hunting review cost taxpayers £34,000.

April 17, 2019
Leighton Hospital cancer unit earns Christie “mark of approval”

Leighton Hospital cancer unit earns Christie “mark of approval”

Leighton Hospital has received a “mark of approval” for treating patients with cancer.

The Macmillan Cancer Unit at the Crewe hospital run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has become the 10th in the North to be awarded The Christie *Quality Mark.

April 16, 2019