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Nantwich Film Club to screen acclaimed movie Lion

Nantwich Film Club to screen acclaimed movie Lion

Nantwich Film Club is showing the critically acclaimed film called Lion on Monday November 13.

The film tells the story of Saroo, a little 5-year-old indian child who roams the streets with his older brother.

November 8, 2017
Cheshire Police officer charged with rape of girl, 13, in Crewe

Cheshire Police officer charged with rape of girl, 13, in Crewe

A serving Cheshire police officer has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in Crewe.

Ian Naude, 29, of Market Drayton, has been charged with rape and appeared at South Cheshire Magistrates Court yesterday (November 6).

November 7, 2017
Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Youngsters in Nantwich are being given the chance to turn on the town’s Christmas Lights later this month.

Nantwich Town Council is staging a competition with one lucky winner joining town Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill for the big switch-on.

November 7, 2017

Service of Remembrance, Wistaston (Sunday 12th November 2017)

A Service of Remembrance will take place this Sunday 12th November 2017 at 3pm at the Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston. During the service one of the sixteen World War 2 heroes from Wistaston will be remembered: Lance Sergeant George Powell, Royal Corps of Signals, who died on Monday 27th May 1940, aged 21. He is buried in Hazebrouck[Read More…]

November 7, 2017
Call for action after spate of accidents at busy Stapeley junctions

Call for action after spate of accidents at busy Stapeley junctions

Stapeley councillors are calling for action at two busy road junctions in Nantwich after a series of accidents in recent weeks.

There have been a number of incidents at the traffic lights junctions of Newcastle Road/Elwood Way and further along where Elwood Way meets A51 London Road and Peter de Stapleigh Way.

November 7, 2017
SG World acquires Crewe-based The Printing House

SG World acquires Crewe-based The Printing House

SG World in Crewe has acquired neighbouring business The Printing House (TPH), which specialises in large format and litho printing.

Bosses of each company say the deal is a “natural extension” of SG World’s current print-based services, as well as being able to supply personalised workwear for existing sectors.

November 7, 2017
Reaseheath College named ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted inspection

Reaseheath College named ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted inspection

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for overall experiences and progress of students by Ofsted in its latest report.

The inspection, held in September, found Reaseheath offers “remarkable experiences and opportunities” for students who make excellent progress while at college.

November 7, 2017
Richmond Village Nantwich scoops Gold at In Bloom awards

Richmond Village Nantwich scoops Gold at In Bloom awards

Staff and residents at Richmond Village Nantwich are celebrating after winning In Bloom awards.

The care village won a Gold Award at the Nantwich in Bloom award ceremony and an Outstanding at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards.

November 6, 2017
South Cheshire-based County Group buys Inspire Risk Management

South Cheshire-based County Group buys Inspire Risk Management

South Cheshire-based The County Group has acquired Inspire Risk Management Limited.

Inspire Risk Management, founded in 2008, specialises in providing insurance solutions for 2,000 corporate, commercial and private clients.

November 6, 2017
Police warning as burglars target Hatherton home

Police warning as burglars target Hatherton home

Police have warned homeowners in Hatherton near Nantwich after burglars targeted a property there.

The incident happened in the early hours of today (November 6).

November 6, 2017
Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed traditional Bonfire Night celebrations over the weekend, including large organised displays at Queens Park in Crewe, Willaston and Audlem.

Crewe and Nantwich Lions staged their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Queens Park last night (November 5).

November 6, 2017
Hough boy Lewis Crossley, 7, dies after brave battle with rare leukaemia

Hough boy Lewis Crossley, 7, dies after brave battle with rare leukaemia

Brave South Cheshire youngster Lewis Crossley has lost his battle with a rare leukaemia disease.

The seven-year-old Stoke City fan, from Hough near Shavington, passed away at the weekend, just three months after he led his favourite team out against Arsenal

November 6, 2017
Square One top Premier Division in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One top Premier Division in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One are now top of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after beating AFC Leopard 4-3.

It was a remarkable game in which four penalties were awarded.

November 5, 2017