Archive for December, 2012

60 new homes plan for former bible college in Nantwich

60 new homes plan for former bible college in Nantwich

Developers want to build 60 new homes on land at the former bible college off London Road, Nantwich. Plans show old student accommodation blocks would be knocked down to make way for new  family homes within the grounds.

December 31, 2012
Nantwich Museum unveils 2013 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum unveils 2013 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a programme of exhibitions for 2013 in the Millennium and Community Galleries. Current exhibitions include “Yes we CAN Paint” and “The Breakaway Textile Group” exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

December 31, 2012
Nantwich residents urged to join Local Access Forum

Nantwich residents urged to join Local Access Forum

Nantwich residents could be recruited as advisers to Cheshire East Council on how to improve countryside access. People with a passion and knowledge of footpaths and bridleways will be part of the new countryside group.

December 29, 2012
Nantwich events and charity worker earns MBE in New Year Honours

Nantwich events and charity worker earns MBE in New Year Honours

A Nantwich events director and fundraiser is one of four Cheshire people to receive a New Year Honour. Retired farmer Roger Mills receives an MBE after helping to raise more than £500,000 for local charities including Christie’s Hospital.

December 29, 2012
Nantwich Town chairman “sorry” over Boxing Day postponement

Nantwich Town chairman “sorry” over Boxing Day postponement

Nantwich Town have reduced prices and are letting kids in free for tomorrow’s home clash with Marine – providing the game goes ahead. It comes after the club had to apologise for the Boxing Day match postponement which left many fans angry.

December 28, 2012
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley campaigners question weight of Cheshire East Local Plan

Campaigners in Stapeley fighting plans for a new 1,100-home village, have called the Cheshire East Council draft development plan “helpful”. But they also question the weight of the report as they continue their fight to prevent Muller Property’s Nantwich South project.

December 28, 2012
Nantwich students stage festive party at Reaseheath College

Nantwich students stage festive party at Reaseheath College

Students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich finished their term in style with a festive Christmas Ball. Four hundred students partied the night away at a black tie disco in the student bar at the specialist land-based college.

December 27, 2012
Nantwich Town fans furious over Boxing Day match postponement

Nantwich Town fans furious over Boxing Day match postponement

Furious Nantwich Town fans are calling for an Evo-Stik Premier League inquiry into a match official’s decision to postpone their Boxing Day game against Ashton United. A local official had passed the Weaver Stadium pitch as fit to play earlier in the day.

December 27, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich residents bring Christmas lights street joy

Crewe and Nantwich residents bring Christmas lights street joy

Residents across South Cheshire have been lighting up the area with amazing Christmas lights displays. Nantwichnews contributor Jonathan White took these photos of properties where owners have gone the extra mile to bring festive cheer to their street.

December 26, 2012
Two people injured in A534 crash at Ridley, Nantwich

Two people injured in A534 crash at Ridley, Nantwich

Two people had to be rescued from the wreckage of a car accident near Nantwich. The accident involved a car and light goods vehicle on the A534 at Ridley.

December 26, 2012
Nantwich Town welcome Ashton United for Boxing Day clash

Nantwich Town welcome Ashton United for Boxing Day clash

Nantwich Town welcome Ashton United to the Weaver Stadium for today’s Boxing Day clash. The Dabbers are looking to extend their unbeaten run to six games and maintain their push for a playoff place.

December 26, 2012
Nantwich shoppers donate gifts to Leighton Hospital children

Nantwich shoppers donate gifts to Leighton Hospital children

Generous customers at a Nantwich supermarket brought extra Christmas cheer to young patients in hospital. Punters at Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road donated toys and gifts to give to poorly children staying on Leighton Hospital’s child and adolescent unit on Christmas Day.

December 24, 2012
Draft Local Plan favours new “Green Belt” to protect Nantwich

Draft Local Plan favours new “Green Belt” to protect Nantwich

Nantwich will be protected by new Green Belt land east and west of the town, and see 1,000 homes built near Reaseheath rather than Stapeley. That’s according to a draft Cheshire East Council strategy now ready for public consultation.

December 24, 2012