Archive for January, 2015

Police warning after house burglary in Stapeley, Nantwich

Police warning after house burglary in Stapeley, Nantwich

Nantwich Police are warning residents after a burglary at a house in Stapeley.

The break-in happened at a property on Wybunbury Lane in Stapeley.

January 23, 2015
Nantwich Museum launches latest comic on story of town’s salt

Nantwich Museum launches latest comic on story of town’s salt

Nantwich Museum has launched its latest edition “The Story of Nantwich Salt”.

It continues the series of comics on aspects of the history of the town and surrounding area.

January 23, 2015
“Send us your Elfie” campaign raises £120 for Leighton Hospital scanner

“Send us your Elfie” campaign raises £120 for Leighton Hospital scanner

More than £120 was raised for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity by its “Send us your Elfie” campaign.

The cash will go towards the charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal at Leighton Hospital.

January 23, 2015
Chorley-bound Aaron Burns pays tribute to Nantwich Town fans

Chorley-bound Aaron Burns pays tribute to Nantwich Town fans

Aaron Burns paid tribute to Nantwich Town fans tonight as the club confirmed his move to Chorley.

Burns originally joined Nantwich in November 2013 (pictured) from Ashton United, along with manager Danny Johnson.

January 22, 2015
New bid to build 120 homes in Willaston angers councillor

New bid to build 120 homes in Willaston angers councillor

A councillor has blasted yet another planning application to build new homes on green fields in Willaston, Nantwich.

Wainhomes has submitted a proposal for a 120-home development on a site off Cheerbrook Road.

January 22, 2015
Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich turn meat bones into cash for charity

Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich turn meat bones into cash for charity

A Nantwich butcher’s shop is turning meat bones into brass and raising vital cash for charity.

Cheerbrook Farm Shop, on Newcastle Road, has raised a tasty total of almost £600 for the South Cheshire branch of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research (LLR) through its innovative ‘Bones for Bones’ scheme.

January 22, 2015
Shavington Village to stage “Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad”

Shavington Village to stage “Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad”

The annual Shavington village pantomime is set to entertain audiences when it stages a week of performances.

“The Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad” is this year’s epic show presented by Shavington Village Festival Committee.

January 22, 2015
Crewe Lyceum Theatre to stage first wedding fayre

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to stage first wedding fayre

The stage is set for the Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s first Wedding Fayre this weekend.

The venue will feature displays from leading wedding suppliers in Cheshire, two bridal fashion catwalk shows and a showcase ceremony in the theatre’s historic auditorium.

January 22, 2015
Four Nantwich drink drive arrests in Police Christmas operation

Four Nantwich drink drive arrests in Police Christmas operation

Four Nantwich drivers were arrested for drink driving in Cheshire Police’s Operation Blue Christmas.

The campaign results show an overall drop in drink drive arrests over the festive season.

January 22, 2015
Nantwich Town striker Aaron Burns eyes Chorley deal

Nantwich Town striker Aaron Burns eyes Chorley deal

Key Nantwich Town marksman Aaron Burns could be about to sign for Conference North side Chorley.

Burns rejoined the Dabbers this season and his goals have again been crucial for the Evo-Stik Premier League side.

January 21, 2015
South Cheshire tyre fitter completes Michelin Academy

South Cheshire tyre fitter completes Michelin Academy

A South Cheshire tyre fitter has become one of the first in the UK to graduate from a new national academy.

Chris Hughes, who works at Crewe Tyre & Exhaust, was one of just nine who were the first to become a member of Michelin’s Tyre Academy after a year of training and learning.

January 21, 2015
England star Lee Mears guest at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC dinner

England star Lee Mears guest at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC dinner

British Lions and England hooker Lee Mears will be in Nantwich at a fund-raising Sportsman’s Dinner.

The event is being organised by Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at the club’s Vagrants ground on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

January 21, 2015
Campaigners win fight to stop 880 homes at Gresty Oaks, Shavington

Campaigners win fight to stop 880 homes at Gresty Oaks, Shavington

Residents and councillors in Shavington have won their fight to stop a 880-house development at Gresty Oaks.

Developers Himor Group had appealed to the Secretary of State after Cheshire East Council originally threw out the plan for the massive development bordering the A500, Gresty Road and Rope Lane.

January 21, 2015