Archive for March, 2015

Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles

Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles

The Secretary of State has kicked out Muller Homes’ appeal to build the first phase of a 1,100-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The announcement, a year since a four-day public inquiry into the appeal, has been welcomed by campaigners and councillors alike.

March 18, 2015
Wartime show “We’ll Meet Again” set for Crewe Lyceum

Wartime show “We’ll Meet Again” set for Crewe Lyceum

Wartime show “We’ll Meet Again” which commemorates 70 years since the end of Second World War, is to have a special showing at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

Duggie Chapman MBE is behind the new Wartime Cavalcade show, which is on at the Lyceum on April 13.

March 18, 2015
Wistaston sports association awarded £8,200 Cheshire East grant

Wistaston sports association awarded £8,200 Cheshire East grant

Wistaston Sports and Leisure Association has been awarded a £8,200 grant to boost its bid to widen involvement in the local community.

The Cheshire East Council grant will support WSLA’s application for £75,000 from environmental body Wren to help pay for a pavilion extension.

March 18, 2015
Review: Heritage Opera’s “La Traviata”, Nantwich Civic

Review: Heritage Opera’s “La Traviata”, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner
Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich Civic Hall this week with an outstanding performance of ‘La Traviata’

Testament to the company’s growing reputation was evident in the sheer number of people who had travelled to see their latest production.

March 17, 2015
Nantwich councillor calls for 150 more parking spaces

Nantwich councillor calls for 150 more parking spaces

A town councillor has vowed to campaign for more car parking spaces in Nantwich town centre.

Cllr David Marren believes the town suffers from a lack of spaces, and says land behind Nantwich Pool has potential to be a new car park.

March 17, 2015
Cheshire East in talks with Arriva on C84 bus service

Cheshire East in talks with Arriva on C84 bus service

Cheshire East Council is in talks with Arriva about the company’s plan to axe a late night service between Nantwich and Crewe.

Residents and councillors raised concerns about the C84 service which passes through Willaston.

March 17, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich students run The Cat radio shows

Crewe and Nantwich students run The Cat radio shows

Media students from Crewe and Nantwich have taken to the microphone to launch their own regular show on The Cat Community Radio.

The Crewe and Nantwich station, based at South Cheshire College, has given students a chance to host a show and gain valuable broadcast experience.

March 17, 2015
Elliot Osborne praised by Nantwich Town boss Parkinson

Elliot Osborne praised by Nantwich Town boss Parkinson

Nantwich Town’s new teenage star Elliot Osborne has been praised by boss Phil Parkinson.

Osborne changed the game for the Dabbers when he came on in their defeat away at Barwell.

March 17, 2015
Nantwich health visitor honoured in UK Fellowship scheme

Nantwich health visitor honoured in UK Fellowship scheme

A Nantwich health visitor is one of 150 recognised for their “outstanding” contribution to the industry.

Andrea Johns, who works for East Cheshire NHS Trust, has received the Fellowship of the Institute of Health Visiting (FiHV) at a ceremony in London.

March 17, 2015
Wistaston Ath make Crewe FA Sunday Vase final

Wistaston Ath make Crewe FA Sunday Vase final

Wistaston Ath have booked their place in the final of the Crewe FA Sunday Vase.

Wistaston Ath won through with a 2-1 victory at Salvador.

March 16, 2015
Drivers face delays with A530 Middlewich Road closure

Drivers face delays with A530 Middlewich Road closure

Drivers face more disruption as essential work is set to start on the busy A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.

Structural patching work will start on the route between Crewe and Nantwich in preparation for surface treatment in the summer.

March 16, 2015
eZe-talk business to raise £15,000 for MRI scanner

eZe-talk business to raise £15,000 for MRI scanner

South Cheshire telecoms firm eZe-talk are celebrating 15 years in business – by aiming to raise £15,000 for charity.

Bosses want to raise the money in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity MRI Scanner Appeal by the end of 2015.

March 16, 2015
Young Crewe & Nantwich athletes win medals at relay championships

Young Crewe & Nantwich athletes win medals at relay championships

Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes stormed to success against clubs across England at the annual Tom Pink Indoor Relays event.

Athletes in the under 11s and under 13s teams competed against the best in the North at the event at the England Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

March 16, 2015