Archive for July, 2015

Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Blow for Stapeley campaign as Government reverses Muller Property ruling

New Local Government Communities Secretary Greg Clark has reversed a decision to dismiss Muller Property Group’s appeal over refusal for its “Nantwich South” development.

In March, Eric Pickles overruled a planning inspector and dismissed Muller’s appeal against Cheshire East Council, which had refused permission for 189 homes and an access road.

July 7, 2015
Nantwich families demand action on land abandoned for 13 years

Nantwich families demand action on land abandoned for 13 years

Residents in Nantwich are calling on housing firms and council chiefs to sort out an overgrown plot of land left unmaintained for 13 years.

People on Saltmeadows Street, off Marsh Lane, say a large strip of land opposite their homes has been left without maintenance since 2002.

July 7, 2015
Interview: Miss Cheshire Natasha Hemmings bids for national title

Interview: Miss Cheshire Natasha Hemmings bids for national title

Miss England, a competition synonymous with bikini catwalks and hopes of world peace, will crown its winner on August 14 – and Miss Cheshire Natasha Hemmings is in the running.

She took time out to talk to our reporter Sara Royle.

July 7, 2015
Nantwich residents face hike in council pest control costs

Nantwich residents face hike in council pest control costs

Cheshire East’s pest control service could soon charge Nantwich residents four times as much for dealing with rats and mice.

The current in-house service, which tackles pests including rats, mice, wasps, ants and fleas, makes a loss.

July 7, 2015
Dabbers’ Den competition offers top prize worth £10,000

Dabbers’ Den competition offers top prize worth £10,000

Entrepreneurs in Nantwich will be entering the Dabbers’ Den again as the business competition returns for a fourth year.

And this time it is bigger than ever, with the best new business or business idea in line to win a top prize worth a whopping £10,000.

July 7, 2015
Princess of Punk Toyah Willcox to perform in Nantwich

Princess of Punk Toyah Willcox to perform in Nantwich

The original Princess of Punk Toyah Willcox will be performing in Nantwich with her Close Up and Personal Tour.

Toyah will be in town for one night only this Friday July 10, from 8pm.

July 7, 2015
Nantwich pupils make anti-bullying films for cinema project

Nantwich pupils make anti-bullying films for cinema project

Wyche Primary School and Nantwich Family Films @ 4 have teamed up in a bid to tackle the issue of bullying.

Bethan Crisfield, a volunteer from local cinema project Nantwich Family Films @ 4, has been working with year 5 pupils to produce short anti-bullying films.

July 6, 2015
Wetherspoons keen on Nantwich as Co-op pharmacy to close

Wetherspoons keen on Nantwich as Co-op pharmacy to close

Pub chain Wetherspoons is looking to open a new pub in Nantwich, it confirmed today.

But bosses denied rumours they are considering the Co-op pharmacy store on High Street as a site.

July 6, 2015
150 cycle their way to £5,000 for Foundation Rides charity

150 cycle their way to £5,000 for Foundation Rides charity

More than 150 people saddled up to raise money to improve the lives of local youngsters in South Cheshire.

The third annual ‘Foundation Rides’ event saw people tackling routes from the 20km Team Challenge up to 100 miles of the Tough Stuff with a crossing of the Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen.

July 6, 2015
Nantwich Library to launch Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Library to launch Summer Reading Challenge

Nantwich Library is preparing to launch its popular Summer Reading Challenge for youngsters as part of a national initiative.

And this year, young readers in the town will be exploring real-life achievements and world records as featured in the Guinness World Records Books.

July 6, 2015
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolzFest

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolzFest

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre to enjoy another successful Skoolzfest and Nantwich Fete.

Families young and old enjoyed the warm summer sunshine along with a wide array of entertainment and activities.

July 6, 2015
Nantwich female student, 18, wins UK construction plant award

Nantwich female student, 18, wins UK construction plant award

Talented Nantwich student Paige Carter has won one of the top awards in a competition to find the UK’s best construction plant apprentices.

The 18-year-old Reaseheath College student is the first female apprentice to win the title of ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards.

July 4, 2015
Bunbury pub  Yew Tree Inn celebrates five years since relaunch

Bunbury pub Yew Tree Inn celebrates five years since relaunch

A popular pub near Nantwich is celebrating its fifth birthday since new life was breathed into the historic building.

After years of neglect, the Yew Tree Inn, in Bunbury, was refurbished by renowned designers Lister Carter in the summer of 2010.

July 4, 2015