Archive for August, 2016

Nantwich and Wistaston men among 11 arrested in drugs operation

Nantwich and Wistaston men among 11 arrested in drugs operation

Men from Nantwich and Wistaston were among 11 people arrested today as part of police drugs crackdown, Operation Impact.

Nine warrants were executed at addresses across South Cheshire – including Millstone Lane in Nantwich and Crewe Road in Wistaston.

August 10, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on September 2 with a star-studded show to kick off a new season.

And comedy fans will enjoy top comedians from around the globe in the first show.

August 10, 2016
Reaseheath College FEZ consultation launched by Cheshire East

Reaseheath College FEZ consultation launched by Cheshire East

Residents and businesses in Nantwich are being urged to engage in a consultation on the future development of Reaseheath College.

The consultation, launched by Cheshire East Council, focuses on a plan for a Local Development Order.

August 10, 2016
Three trialists snapped up by Nantwich Town

Three trialists snapped up by Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have signed trialists Osebi Abadaki, Jonny Kapend and Dave Walker for the 2016/17 season.

The three had joined the Dabbers in pre-season on a trial basis.

August 9, 2016
Nantwich Food Festival attracts more than 200 exhibitors

Nantwich Food Festival attracts more than 200 exhibitors

Nantwich Food Festival has attracted more than 200 exhibitors and stallholders for next month’s event.

The annual food spectacular, based in the town centre, is expected to attract around 40,000 visitors.

August 9, 2016
Angry Shavington residents ‘forgotten’ in bus service shake-up

Angry Shavington residents ‘forgotten’ in bus service shake-up

Elderly Shavington residents fear they have been ‘forgotten’ in the shake-up of public transport after the collapse of GHA Coaches.

Almost all bus routes have been saved by Cheshire East Council – except the no 44 service which took Shavington residents to and from Crewe and Nantwich.

August 9, 2016
Mum launches Classical Kids venture for Nantwich youngsters

Mum launches Classical Kids venture for Nantwich youngsters

A Nantwich mum has launched a new business to boost youngsters’ brain power – with classical music!

Andrea Clews’ Classical Kids venture plays music concerts to babies and pre-schoolers.

August 9, 2016
Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Summer fun is the aim of the forthcoming children’s workshops at Nantwich Museum.

Crafts and activities include weaving, windmills, the seaside, quizzes, really slimy sea creatures and much more.

August 8, 2016
Police warning amid Stapeley and Audlem garage break ins

Police warning amid Stapeley and Audlem garage break ins

Police are warning residents in Stapeley and Audlem after a number of attempted garage break ins.

Damage was caused to a door on Mottram Drive in Stapeley which happened between 10.30pm on August 4 and 8.30am on August 5.

August 7, 2016
Welshmans Lane blaze in Nantwich closes road

Welshmans Lane blaze in Nantwich closes road

Fire ripped through a derelict building on Welshmans Lane in Nantwich.

The blaze was on the top floor of the empty premises and broke out at around 11am today (August 7).

August 7, 2016
Nantwich Town ease to 4-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic

Nantwich Town ease to 4-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic

Nantwich Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kidsgrove Athletic.

Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson made several changes, with stand-in keeper Danny Read replacing Dave Parton.

August 6, 2016
Snugburys celebrates Beatrix Potter with new rabbit sculpture

Snugburys celebrates Beatrix Potter with new rabbit sculpture

Staff at Nantwich ice cream makers Snugburys are celebrating 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter – with this giant straw rabbit!

Potter was one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors, with Peter Rabbit one of her most famous characters.

August 6, 2016
Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

A man has been pulled from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews.

The incident happened by the bridge where Welsh Row meets Waterlode at around 7am today (August 6).

August 6, 2016