Archive for January, 2015

Public consultation opens on University Technical College plan for South Cheshire

Public consultation opens on University Technical College plan for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe residents can have their say on plans to open a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

A six-week consultation is now underway in the hope the college, named Crewe Engineering and Design UTC, will open in September 2016.

January 14, 2015
Nantwich Town Council freezes council tax precept for 2015-16

Nantwich Town Council freezes council tax precept for 2015-16

Nantwich Town Council has frozen its council tax amount for 2015/16.

It means the amount paid by a Band D property owner to Nantwich Town Council will remain at £89.74.

January 14, 2015
Nantwich Family Films @ 4 returns this weekend

Nantwich Family Films @ 4 returns this weekend

Organisers of Nantwich Family Films @ 4 have unveiled their next few screenings.

The next event is this Sunday January 18, with the screening of the hit movie “How To Train Your Dragon 2”.

January 14, 2015
Cyclist dies after bus collision on A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich

Cyclist dies after bus collision on A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich

A cyclist has died after being in collision with a bus on the A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich.

Police say it happened on the busy road just outside the entrance to Alvaston Hall Hotel.

January 13, 2015
Nantwich Civic Hall toilets revamp will bring relief to councillors!

Nantwich Civic Hall toilets revamp will bring relief to councillors!

Nantwich Civic Hall bosses hope the venue’s toilet troubles will be at an end soon.

The hall, now run by Nantwich Town Council, is to finally undergo a £81,000 project to repair and revamp its crumbling loos.

January 13, 2015
Parents angry over two-year Nantwich primary school car park delay

Parents angry over two-year Nantwich primary school car park delay

Angry parents at a Nantwich primary school have slammed a two-year delay over a new car park which should resolve traffic dangers children face every day.

They say youngsters walking to and from Stapeley Broad Lane Primary are dicing with death along the busy A529 Audlem Road at peak drop-off and pick-up times.

January 13, 2015
Nantwich Town fan wins chance to be assistant manager!

Nantwich Town fan wins chance to be assistant manager!

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town has a new assistant manager – for one game only!

Supporter Carl Thorpe will be in the dugout alongside manager Danny Johnson when the Dabbers face Tranmere in the Cheshire Cup.

January 12, 2015
South Cheshire PDSA shop launches clothes appeal

South Cheshire PDSA shop launches clothes appeal

A South Cheshire charity shop wants residents to clear their closets of unwanted clothes and donate them to help treat sick and injured pets.

PDSA’s charity shop on Delamere Street in Crewe is on the hunt for ladies, men’s and children’s clothing.

January 12, 2015
Nantwich model railway club doubles membership in first year

Nantwich model railway club doubles membership in first year

A model railway club in Nantwich is on the right track to success – after doubling its membership in its first year!

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club started with just 12 members in January 2014.

January 12, 2015
AFC Leopard progress in Crewe Regional Sunday Presidents Cup

AFC Leopard progress in Crewe Regional Sunday Presidents Cup

Premier Division AFC Leopard saw off a brave effort from Division One side Sandbach Town in the Presidents Cup.

Leopard eventually won 4-3 with goals from Sam Ridgard, Mike Blundell, Callum Hassall and Tom Butler.

January 12, 2015
Nantwich teenager turns Brine Leas project into a life-saver!

Nantwich teenager turns Brine Leas project into a life-saver!

A Nantwich teenager is doing a school project with a difference – to save lives.

Brine Leas Academy student Harrison Lunt is taking an Extended Project Qualification to fund more life-saving defibrillators for his fellow pupils and staff.

January 12, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts stun Berkswell with 19-15 win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts stun Berkswell with 19-15 win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a fine 19-15 away win at Berkswell in Midlands 1 West.

Berkswell defeated Worcester last time out on the same pitch and Crewe knew how tough it would be.

January 11, 2015
Nantwich Town beaten 3-2 at home by Workington

Nantwich Town beaten 3-2 at home by Workington

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s unbeaten start to 2015 came to an end as Workington won a five-goal thriller at a blustery Weaver Stadium.

Dabbers boss Danny Johnson made one change to the side that beat Marine seven days ago.

January 11, 2015