News about – or events for – children and young people in Newton-le-Willows and Earlestown.
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Children and Young People
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Meet the Newton-le-Willows dad who created a football team so every child gets a chance to play.
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Give your child a head start at school – and help them develop a lifelong love of learning with tuition from Elizabeth, our local Kumon Instructor.
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Fox Cycling Cheshire North is helping local children learn to ride – with a one-hour guarantee that really delivers.
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Ascent Autism Specialist College has earned a national Gold Award for its work helping autistic students build skills for life and work.
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Did you know? Newton-le-Willows FC runs free pan disability inclusive football sessions for boys and girls aged four and above each week.
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Newton and District Veterans Association’s Armed Forces Day event brought grassroots football and military commemoration together.
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Willow Bank School’s headteacher has praised her team’s dedication following a new Ofsted report, which highlighted improvements made.
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Footballer, referee, stables volunteer and charity fundraiser Zuzanna Smolen has been crowned Miss Merseyside 2026 and reached the national grand final.
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Gymnasts from Earlestown’s Hope Acro travelled to Stoke-on-Trent at the weekend to compete at the Acrobatic Gymnastics NDP British Finals.
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Inspectors have awarded the academy the highest possible judgement across all areas following a Joint Denominational Inspection.
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Earlestown’s Hope Acrobatic Gymnastics Club had a brilliant weekend at the North West Prelims in Wigan, with five partnerships qualifying for the NDP British Finals in Stoke-on-Trent in May.
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Something extraordinary is brewing at Wargrave Coffee House – and it’s not just the coffee!
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Gymnasts from Earlestown’s Hope Acrobatic Gymnastics Club made their mark at the prestigious Pat Wade Classic competition.
Young musicians, comedians, gymnasts, singers from across Newton-le-Willows have once again been battling it out in the Newton Has Junior Talent competition this summer.
Masters Rugby League is open to men aged 35+ and women aged 30+of all fitness levels and abilities.
Ascent Autism Specialist College has won a Silver Pearson National Teaching Award for its work helping autistic young adults into employment.
These pupils have struck up a heartwarming friendship with residents at a local care home, bringing the generations together through singing.
Local nurseries have a new opportunity to gain regional recognition, after the Educate Awards launched a brand new category for this year’s awards.
The report paints a picture of a school that has made real progress in recent years, but also highlights areas where further improvement is needed.