Archive for February, 2015

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Decision due on 28,000-panel solar park plan for Nantwich

Plans to build a massive solar park on farmland near Nantwich will go before councillors this week.

Markus Wierenga, of Green Switch Developments Ltd, has applied to build the solar park on land at Hatherton Lodge Farm, on Hunsterson Road.

February 16, 2015
Phil Parkinson enjoys winning Nantwich Town start

Phil Parkinson enjoys winning Nantwich Town start

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town started life under new manager Phil Parkinson with a 2-1 win over Kings Lynn Town at the Weaver Stadium.

Goals either side of half time from Matty Kosylo and Steve Jones sealed the win in game billed as ‘the return of Parky’.

February 14, 2015
Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to run a ground-breaking scheme to crackdown on nuisance parking in the town.

The town council has signed up to a pilot scheme after receiving scores of complaints about on-street parking.

February 14, 2015
Fire crews tackle garden blaze in Stapeley

Fire crews tackle garden blaze in Stapeley

Fire crews were called to a blaze in a garden of a house in Stapeley, Nantwich.

One hose reel was used to extinguish the fire which started on a fence on Hawksey Drive.

February 14, 2015
Man faces trial over cyclist death on A530 Nantwich

Man faces trial over cyclist death on A530 Nantwich

A man is due to go on trial in connection with the death of a cyclist on a road in Nantwich.

Paul Anthony Byrne, 36, is facing a charge of death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on Whitchurch Road, Nantwich.

February 14, 2015
Tarporley High School students to star in “Inspire Music” event

Tarporley High School students to star in “Inspire Music” event

Budding musicians at Tarporley High School will take part in a Music For Life partnership this weekend.

They will perform in a concert called “Inspire Music”, which will see them take to the stage at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

February 13, 2015
Nantwich Museum to stage Pancake Day and workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage Pancake Day and workshops

Nantwich Museum will be having some flipping fun when it joins in on Pancake Day.

Pancakes and refreshments will be available from 11am until 1pm in the Millennium Gallery at the museum on Pillory Street.

February 13, 2015
Crewe Railroaders lineman Hopley could be “best in county”

Crewe Railroaders lineman Hopley could be “best in county”

Young defensive lineman George Hopley could play a key role for Crewe Railroaders this season, the club says.

Hopley has continued to impress in pre-season training having joined South Cheshire’s American Football side in July last year.

February 13, 2015
The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

Crewe & Nantwich’s first ever FM radio was launched in the town in a blaze of glory last night (February 11).

The Cat Community Radio, which goes live on 107.9FM this Saturday, has been 21 years in the making. So our reporter Sara Royle went along to the launch to find out more.

February 12, 2015
Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police have been hitting the town’s busiest roads to clamp down on rogue drivers.

PCSOs have been out and about at various “hot spots” in response to concerns about traffic from residents.

February 12, 2015
Danny Griggs says Nantwich Town has “immense potential”

Danny Griggs says Nantwich Town has “immense potential”

By Richard Scott
Former Nantwich Town favourite Danny Griggs says he hopes to “bring back the good times” to the club after joining new manager Phil Parkinson.

Griggs made more than 300 appearances for the Dabbers, and scored 103 goals, and won the Cheshire Senior Cup and the FA Vase.

February 12, 2015
New Crewe Concert Band musical director unveiled

New Crewe Concert Band musical director unveiled

Crewe Concert Band has announced the appointment of Glenn Thomas as its new musical director.

And the band’s first concert under his leadership will be together with Decibellas Ladies Choir at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 15.

February 12, 2015
Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Council chiefs claim they are winning the battle against potholes – despite criticism over the amount of compensation paid to drivers.

Cheshire East Council says reports or complaints about potholes have fallen to 2,849 in 2014/15 – down from 17,241 in 2012/13.

February 12, 2015