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Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

More than 160 graduates from Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich celebrated their academic achievements at a memorable ceremony.

The event was held in the historic surroundings of Chester Cathedral and brought together students, staff, families, and guests of the University of Chester.

November 18, 2025
Combermere Abbey pledges ancient oak to help rebuild Notre Dame

Combermere Abbey pledges ancient oak to help rebuild Notre Dame

Combermere Abbey near Nantwich has pledged an ancient oak in its grounds to help rebuild Notre Dame in Paris after the devastating fire.

Owners of the Abbey have rallied to contribute the mature oak tree towards the re-building of the cathedral’s roof.

May 6, 2019
South Cheshire art thief jailed for stealing £2,500 Cathedral icon

South Cheshire art thief jailed for stealing £2,500 Cathedral icon

An art thief who stole an 18th century icon from Chester Cathedral and replaced it with an angel figure, has been jailed.

Vasily Apilats, 61, from Edleston Road, Crewe, was jailed for nine months after previously being found guilty of stealing “The Raising of Lazarus” in Chester in August 2014.

January 31, 2017