Archive for May, 2015

Woman, 21, injured as car hits lamp-post on A51 Nantwich

Woman, 21, injured as car hits lamp-post on A51 Nantwich

A young woman was injured after a car collided with a lamp-post on the A51 near Nantwich.

The 21-year-old driver was treated for injuries and an air ambulance attended the incident on London Road at Bridgemere.

May 18, 2015
Massive solar farm in Worleston could power 1,200 homes

Massive solar farm in Worleston could power 1,200 homes

Plans to build a massive solar farm on land near Nantwich are to be unveiled to the public next week.

Lightsource Renewable Energy is the firm behind the scheme at Dairy House Farm, in Worleston, which could power around 1,200 homes.

May 18, 2015
Review: Nantwich Bookworms, “Far From the Madding Crowd”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms, “Far From the Madding Crowd”

By Kate Lindop
Thomas Hardy’s Far From The Madding Crowd (Published in 1874) has been on my must read list for as long as I can remember.

So it was with some excitement we decided upon it as our Bookclub novel for the month.

May 17, 2015
Jonathan Moran signs for Nantwich Town as new squad takes shape

Jonathan Moran signs for Nantwich Town as new squad takes shape

Crewe Alex’s Jonathan Moran is the latest signing for Nantwich Town as boss Phil Parkinson begins to shape his 2015-16 squad.

Moran, who played for Parkinson during a Youth Loan from Crewe earlier in the season, has tweeted today that he was “happy” to have signed for Nantwich.

May 16, 2015
Nantwich benefits cheat guilty of falsely claiming £7,000

Nantwich benefits cheat guilty of falsely claiming £7,000

A Nantwich woman has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming more than £7,000 in benefits – when she had £16,000 savings stashed away.

Tracy Wrench, of Blagg Avenue, Nantwich, admitted fraudulently obtaining £7,067 in housing benefit, council tax benefit and council tax support.

May 15, 2015
Nantwich exhibitors set for Cheshire Spring Fair

Nantwich exhibitors set for Cheshire Spring Fair

Exhibitors and entrepreneurs from Nantwich will be taking part in the Cheshire Spring Fair later this month.

More than 80 talented exhibitors from across the county have been selected for the event at Arley Hall and Gardens on May 22 and 23.

May 15, 2015
Nantwich Town Northern Premier Division place confirmed by FA

Nantwich Town Northern Premier Division place confirmed by FA

Nantwich Town’s place in the Northern Premier League Premier Division was confirmed by the FA league committee today.

The committee ratified all Step 1 to 4 leagues after promotions and relegations and league switches were resolved.

May 14, 2015
Willaston WS triumph in Premier Division Cup Final

Willaston WS triumph in Premier Division Cup Final

The Premier Division Cup Final was won by Willaston WS, who beat Crewe Athletic 4-0.

Willaston opened the scoring on seven minutes when a free-kick was headed in by Keilahn Annikey.

May 14, 2015
South Cheshire College photography students capture sports event

South Cheshire College photography students capture sports event

A South Cheshire College trio helped to capture magical sporting moments on camera at a Sainsbury’s School Games county event.

Photography students Rosie Garrett, Sophie Wrench and Sally Morgan-Wynne focused on all the action at the Sainsbury’s School Games at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Cheshire campus.

May 14, 2015
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums returns to Crewe Lyceum

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums returns to Crewe Lyceum

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums return to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Monday May 25.

The Mock the Week and TV panel star Merton is one of the UK’s most popular comedians.

May 14, 2015
36,000 new homes needed in Cheshire East, claims growth forecast

36,000 new homes needed in Cheshire East, claims growth forecast

Cheshire East could see a massive 36,000 new homes over the next 15 years, according to reports published today (May 13).

That’s a rise of 7,000 on the number originally predicted in the initial draft of the Cheshire East Local Plan.

May 13, 2015
Hundreds turn out for Marbury Merry Days festival

Hundreds turn out for Marbury Merry Days festival

By Jonathan White
Hundreds enjoyed the 36th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich.

The fair, organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, was held next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

May 13, 2015
Crewe Railroaders appoint Mark Hamer as head coach

Crewe Railroaders appoint Mark Hamer as head coach

American Football team Crewe Railroaders have appointed Mark Hamer as new head coach.

Hamer, who has been special team coordinator since the start of the season, will continue in this role alongside his new position.

May 13, 2015