Archive for March, 2015

Five Nantwich people in carbon monoxide poisoning scare

Five Nantwich people in carbon monoxide poisoning scare

Five people from a house in Nantwich were rushed to hospital amid fears of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The alarm was raised at a house on Manor Road North shortly before 11pm last night (March 20).

March 21, 2015
More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

Many more people caught the eclipse event in South Cheshire, with these just a selection of pictures.

The partial eclipse, about 90% covering the sun, was at its height at around 9.30am yesterday (March 20).

March 21, 2015
Totally Take That tribute act to perform in Nantwich

Totally Take That tribute act to perform in Nantwich

Pop legends Take That will be in Nantwich next month.

Totally Take That, one of the most successful tribute bands to Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard, will be performing live at Residence in Nantwich.

March 20, 2015
Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Thousands of people downed tools across South Cheshire to catch glimpse of the solar eclipse today.

But this hang-glider had the best view in the skies above Nantwich, as this amazing picture shows.

March 20, 2015
Crewe Tyre & Exhaust celebrates 30 years in business

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust celebrates 30 years in business

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust Ltd is celebrating 30 years in business.

The company, based on Derby Street, has served thousands of customers with major brands of tyres and exhausts.

March 20, 2015
Nantwich town centre set for £1 million facelift

Nantwich town centre set for £1 million facelift

Nantwich town centre is to benefit from a £1 million facelift, Cheshire East Council has announced today.

Money under the council’s Public Realm initiative will be used for new paving and drainage to enhance the town’s pedestrianised areas.

March 19, 2015
Stapeley, Bunbury and other parishes bid for Neighbourhood Plans

Stapeley, Bunbury and other parishes bid for Neighbourhood Plans

Families in Stapeley are being urged to attend a ‘drop-in’ session to help form the parish’s first Neighbourhood Plan.

Hundreds of households across Stapeley have received a questionnaire asking for their views on how the area should develop in the next few years.

March 19, 2015
Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

A Nantwich school is showing education has no boundaries – by planning to stream the solar eclipse live to students and staff!

Technicians at Brine Leas Academy on Audlem Road is to stream the eclipse live on its Youtube Channel, and students in class can also see the recording later in the day.

March 19, 2015
Cyclists head for Crewe and Nantwich for KTG Cheshire Cat event

Cyclists head for Crewe and Nantwich for KTG Cheshire Cat event

Thousands of cyclists will be descending on Crewe and Nantwich next week to take part in one of the UK’s most popular cycling events.

The KTG Cheshire Cat 2015, which takes place on Sunday March 29, will see riders heading off from Queen’s Park in Crewe on 105, 80 and 50-mile rides around Cheshire between 8am-10.30am.

March 19, 2015
Nantwich Town sign Leek striker Liam Shotton

Nantwich Town sign Leek striker Liam Shotton

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town have signed Liam Shotton from Leek Town.

The 6ft 3in target man previously spent a short spell with the Dabbers in 2008.

March 18, 2015
Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller

Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller

More campaigners have expressed their relief that Muller Developments’ appeal for a 1,100-house “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley has been rejected.

Pat Cullen, of campaign group Protect Stapeley, has worked alongside Stapeley Parish councillors and residents to fight Muller’s plans for land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Audlem Road and London Road.

March 18, 2015
MP Edward Timpson: Muller Homes appeal decision “well worth the wait”

MP Edward Timpson: Muller Homes appeal decision “well worth the wait”

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson spoke of his delight after the Muller Homes appeal to build 1,100-homes in Stapeley was thrown out by the Government.

Muller had appealed after an initial refusal by Cheshire East Council to allow their first phase of the proposed “Nantwich South” village off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

March 18, 2015
Nantwich Aqueduct revamp delayed over disruption fears

Nantwich Aqueduct revamp delayed over disruption fears

Planned restoration work to Nantwich Aqueduct has been postponed to avoid disruption for local businesses in the summer.

The delay will also allow more funds to be raised to carry out additional repair work to the landmark spanning the A534.

March 18, 2015