Archive for July, 2016

Record cheese entries for international awards in Nantwich

Record cheese entries for international awards in Nantwich

The world’s largest marquee will house a record-breaking number of entries at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich.

Organisers say they expect to beat last year’s record-breaking total of 4,615 entries from 274 different exhibitors and 31 countries.

July 15, 2016
Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on A49 near Whitchurch

Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on A49 near Whitchurch

A motorcyclist died after a collision on the A49 Tarporley Road near Whitchurch.

Cheshire Police say the incident happened last night (July 14) at 6.45pm at Willeymoor.

July 15, 2016
Driver causes Civic Hall damage in Nantwich car park smash

Driver causes Civic Hall damage in Nantwich car park smash

A driver reversing in a Nantwich car park smashed into parked vehicles and badly damaged a Civic Hall building in one incident.

The motorist was reversing away from Marks and Spencer on the Civic Centre car park off Beam Street.

July 14, 2016
GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

Public and school transport services in South Cheshire were hit after GHA Coaches ceased trading.

The firm announced it had gone into administration last night (July 13) throwing many services into doubt.

July 14, 2016
Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection

Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection

Campaigners have welcomed a decision by councillors to reject for a second time a plan to build 104 homes on land off Audlem Road in Nantwich.

The controversial plan, for land behind Brine Leas School in Stapeley, was first rejected in November by Cheshire East Council.

July 13, 2016

Nantwich Two Bedroomed Property to Let

This is a lovely upstairs maisonette with two large double bedrooms, large living dining room with beautiful views over Riverside and the town centre, a bathroom, kitchen and private garden. It hsa its own entrance. Available to rent July 2016 – Viewings on 23rd July. Contact Karen 07796523997

July 13, 2016
Meat firm Kingswood locates to South Cheshire to open new store

Meat firm Kingswood locates to South Cheshire to open new store

A meat company has launched a recruitment drive as it prepares to open a new shop after moving to South Cheshire.

Kingswood Poultry, which specialises in preparing fresh chicken for the wholesale market, relocated from Penkridge to Orion Way after receiving support from South Cheshire Chamber.

July 13, 2016
Nantwich Players entertain Richmond Village residents

Nantwich Players entertain Richmond Village residents

Nantwich Players put on an open air performance to entertain the elderly residents at a local care home.

The successful run of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by the Players ended with a special one-off production at Richmond Village Nantwich.

July 13, 2016
Big Day Out event takes shape at Nantwich Showground

Big Day Out event takes shape at Nantwich Showground

The third South Cheshire Big Day Out will take place on July 31 at the Nantwich Show Ground.

And this year there will be a Play Zone for children and Outdoor Arena sponsored by Car Transplants with donkey rides, sporting challenges, mini football, a fun dog show and more.

July 12, 2016
Future is orange for Tour of Britain’s Nantwich stage

Future is orange for Tour of Britain’s Nantwich stage

Nantwich councillor Arthur Moran saddled up dressed in orange – to help promote the town’s Tour of Britain stage.

Cllr Moran, who is Cheshire East Deputy Mayor, tried out one of the orange bikes being used to ‘peddle’ the message about the tour event.

July 12, 2016
Revised Cheshire East Local Plan to be re-submitted to inspector

Revised Cheshire East Local Plan to be re-submitted to inspector

Cheshire East Council’s much-delayed Local Plan is finally being re-submitted for inspection – two years after its original effort was handed in.

Council bosses have been revising the Local Plan after staging a NINTH public consultation exercise.

July 12, 2016
Nantwich mum’s baby exercise venture spreads across Cheshire

Nantwich mum’s baby exercise venture spreads across Cheshire

A Nantwich mum ditched the corporate world to launch a new baby exercise venture.

And now Charlotte Day’s career change is proving a huge hit with parents and little ones across South Cheshire.

July 11, 2016
Nantwich cyclists complete London charity ride for Wingate Centre

Nantwich cyclists complete London charity ride for Wingate Centre

By Jonathan White
This is the moment exhausted members of Nantwich Cycling Group completed a 220-mile charity ride from London in one day.

Ten hardy pedallers rode from the capital to Nantwich to help raise funds for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

July 11, 2016