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Suspended chief operating officer quits Cheshire East Council

Suspended chief operating officer quits Cheshire East Council

The suspended chief operating officer at Cheshire East Council has quit his job, the authority has confirmed.

Peter Bates was one of three senior officials suspended 16 months ago pending internal investigations.

April 8, 2019
More than 150 dog fighting complaints in Cheshire, says RSPCA

More than 150 dog fighting complaints in Cheshire, says RSPCA

Illegal dog fighting is still rife in parts of Cheshire, latest RSPCA statistics show.

In the last four years, there have been 151 complaints of dog fighting in the county reported to the animal welfare charity.

April 7, 2019
Orchestra helps raise more than £1,000 for South Cheshire dementia appeal

Orchestra helps raise more than £1,000 for South Cheshire dementia appeal

Two concerts by Shires Symphonic Wind Orchestra have raised more than £1,000 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity Everybody Knows Somebody dementia appeal.

The concerts were held in the Leighton Hospital Treatment Centre and a week later at St Andrew’s Church in Crewe.

April 7, 2019
The Ark to face George & Dragon in Division One Cup Final

The Ark to face George & Dragon in Division One Cup Final

The final of the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One Cup will be between The Ark and George & Dragon.

Both teams won their respective semi-finals over AFC Wickstead and Winsford Over 3.

April 7, 2019
Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Mill Island and the River Weaver will turn yellow with the first hospice fundraising Nantwich Duck Race next month.

Hundreds of children and families will gather at Mill Island as a fleet of rubber ducks are released into the water in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospices.

April 7, 2019
Villagers enjoy Wistaston Memorial Hall 70 year celebration

Villagers enjoy Wistaston Memorial Hall 70 year celebration

By Jonathan White
Villagers turned out in force to celebrate 70 years of the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

The hall was built in memory of 16 Wistaston war heroes and has been the hub of activity in the village ever since.

April 7, 2019
Nantwich Town suffer promotion jitters in 3-2 home defeat by Mickleover

Nantwich Town suffer promotion jitters in 3-2 home defeat by Mickleover

Nantwich Town’s bid for promotion suffered a setback as they endured a rare home defeat at the Weaver Stadium.

Relegation-threatened Mickleover Sports caused a real upset with their 3-2 win which leaves the Dabbers too far behind in the automatic promotion chase.

April 7, 2019
Children attend Richmond Village Nantwich as part of generations project

Children attend Richmond Village Nantwich as part of generations project

Children paid a visit to elderly residents at Richmond Village Nantwich as part of a project to bring the generations together.

Youngsters have been dropping in one residents at the retirement village off London Road to join in a range of activities.

April 5, 2019
Pupils rise to occasion at Reaseheath College ‘cake-off’ contest in Nantwich

Pupils rise to occasion at Reaseheath College ‘cake-off’ contest in Nantwich

Secondary school pupils rose to the occasion when competing in a Junior Cake-Off competition run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Teams from schools across the region were challenged to bake and decorate a cake with a Spring theme which showcased their skills with sugar paste and buttercream.

April 5, 2019

Wrenbury Village Hall Spring Quiz

The Wrenbury Village Hall Spring Quiz, Saturday 27th April; Tickets £5 from Wrenbury Village Shop, includes jacket potato supper. Raffle and Prizes too. Form a Team or Join One, We’d love to see you , and have a great evening.

April 5, 2019

Nantwich Museum Spring Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum’s Spring Quiz Night in aid of museum funds will take place at 7.00 pm Sunday 14 April at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Willaston, CW5 7EP. Always an enjoyable evening, the quiz will be overseen as usual by museum volunteer and popular quiz master Wyn Jones and will include a raffle. Entry is by ticket only which, cost £5.00[Read More…]

April 5, 2019
1,000th hen set to be re-homed in latest Nantwich event

1,000th hen set to be re-homed in latest Nantwich event

The British Hen Welfare Trust team in Cheshire is on track to rehome the 1,000th hen of 2019 at their collection event this weekend (April 7).

So far this year, the team has helped send more than 940 hens off to pet homes, and save them from slaughter.

April 5, 2019
Swansway Jaguar Crewe scoops national awards

Swansway Jaguar Crewe scoops national awards

Swansway Jaguar Crewe only opened its doors on April 1 2017.

But the family-owned centre has already scooped a number of awards from Jaguar Land Rover.

April 5, 2019