Archive for August, 2014

Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

A six-day public inquiry into a controversial planning appeal in Wistaston near Nantwich is underway.

Gladman Developments appealed against refusal of their application to build around 300 homes on Witters Field.

August 6, 2014
Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

A man has been charged in connection with a fraud case in which a Wistaston woman was allegedly conned out of £9,000.

The man is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and will appear at Chester Crown Court on September 19.

August 5, 2014
Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution scoops national IT award

Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution scoops national IT award

A team of IT workers at a Nantwich company has scooped a national gong at a prestigious national awards.

The IT team at Wardle-based Boughey Distribution won “Team of the Year 2014” at this year’s UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) awards.

August 5, 2014
Nantwich Food Festival organisers plan Friday night feast event

Nantwich Food Festival organisers plan Friday night feast event

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival has unveiled plans for a Friday night feast of entertainment.

Organisers hope to create a party atmosphere in town with professional fire-eaters, stilt-walkers and jugglers providing entertainment.

August 5, 2014
Willaston developer wins appeal to build 146 homes off Moorfields

Willaston developer wins appeal to build 146 homes off Moorfields

Willaston will see another 146 houses built after yet another appeal against Cheshire East Council was upheld by planning inspectors.

Residents and councillors have reacted angrily to the decision to allow the appeal for homes to be built on green land off Moorfields, Willaston.

August 4, 2014
Pre-season match report: Norton United 3 Nantwich Town 3

Pre-season match report: Norton United 3 Nantwich Town 3

Nantwich Town’s never-say-die attitude earned a 3-3 draw at Evo-Stik First Divison South side Norton United with two goals in the final two minutes, writes Richard Scott.

Goals from Cohan Bramell in the 88th minute and Alex Meaney (pictured) in the 90th minute helped the Dabbers secure the draw.

August 2, 2014
Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

A charity golf day is to be held to help Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s £1 million MRI scanner appeal for Leighton Hospital.

The event, on September 19, will see golfers are being offered the chance to enjoy a day out at one of Cheshire’s finest venues, Vale Royal Abbey in Whitegate.

August 1, 2014
Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden designers and florists completed a successful RHS Flower Show Tatton Park by winning two top awards.

And the Reaseheath College team also helped one of Cheshire’s leading visitor attractions to achieve another.

August 1, 2014
ctchealthcare opens new Movement Rehab Centre in Nantwich

ctchealthcare opens new Movement Rehab Centre in Nantwich

South Cheshire physiotherapy specialists ctchealthcare have opened a new rehab centre at their Nantwich clinic.

The new Movement Rehabilitation Centre, off Beam Heath Way, offers movement and dance classes and programmes.

August 1, 2014
Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can interrogate Cheshire East Council bosses on how robust they feel the new Local Plan is.

The Local Plan document sets out the council’s case for sustainable economic growth over the next 15 years.

August 1, 2014