Archive for February, 2017

Flooding mystery as Nantwich allotment holders left under water

Flooding mystery as Nantwich allotment holders left under water

One of Nantwich’s key allotment sites is under water as engineers try to solve a flooding mystery.

More than half of the plots on the Brookfield Allotments off Shrewbridge Road have been flooded for several days.

February 9, 2017

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February 8, 2017
St Luke’s Hospice charity shop Swirly Whirlys to close in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice charity shop Swirly Whirlys to close in Nantwich

A charity shop opened by St Luke’s Hospice in Nantwich is to close less than five years after opening – because it is not raising enough money.

Swirly Whirlys, on Pillory Street, which specialises in crepes and ice cream, will close in March, it has been announced.

February 8, 2017
Nantwich councillor “staggered” by Sec of State’s Stapeley road ruling

Nantwich councillor “staggered” by Sec of State’s Stapeley road ruling

A Nantwich councillor said he was “staggered” and “bitterly disappointed” after a Cabinet minister gave the go ahead for housing developers to use an “unsafe” access point.

Stapeley campaigners lost their fight this week to prevent Wainhomes from narrowing busy Audlem Road from 7m to just 5.5m.

February 8, 2017
Nantwich Town move third after thrilling 3-2 win over Frickley

Nantwich Town move third after thrilling 3-2 win over Frickley

Nantwich Town moved up to third in the Evo-Stik Premier League after seeing off Frickley Athletic 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.

The Dabbers looked to be cruising to a comfortable win after going 3-0 up with three goals shortly before half time.

February 8, 2017
More than 100 caught driving while using mobile phones in Cheshire

More than 100 caught driving while using mobile phones in Cheshire

More than 100 Cheshire drivers were nabbed using their mobile phones illegally during a week-long police crackdown.

Cheshire Police Roads Policing Team took part in a national operation targeting motorists breaking the law by driving while using a handheld mobile device.

February 7, 2017
Review: Simon and Garfunkel Story, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Simon and Garfunkel Story, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Fans were treated to an exceptional evening of live music, as ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ retuned to Crewe Lyceum.

Sam O’Hanlon as Paul Simon and Charles Blyth as Art Garfunkel were truly amazing.

February 7, 2017
Stapeley campaigners angry over Wainhomes “unsafe” road scheme

Stapeley campaigners angry over Wainhomes “unsafe” road scheme

A developer is allowed to make “unsafe” changes to a busy road in Nantwich – because it was granted permission in an earlier application.

Furious campaigners say the work to Audlem Road in Stapeley “defies all common sense”.

February 6, 2017
Olympic trampoline star Bryony to help Wingate Centre bounce-a-thon

Olympic trampoline star Bryony to help Wingate Centre bounce-a-thon

Olympic trampoline medallist Bryony Page will be back in Nantwich next month – to help the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury stage a fund-raising Bounce-a-thon!

The silver medal winner from Rio will be at the centre on March 19 for its 25th anniversary of the opening of the gymnasium.

February 6, 2017
New Nantwich pub ‘blessed’ by church minister at official opening

New Nantwich pub ‘blessed’ by church minister at official opening

Guests, dignitaries and a church minister raised glasses at the official opening of a new Nantwich pub!

The Sacred Orchard, on Middlewich Road, was unveiled by the Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin at a ceremony today (February 6).

February 6, 2017
Crewe and Nantwich housing provider Wulvern unveils merger

Crewe and Nantwich housing provider Wulvern unveils merger

South Cheshire homes provider Wulvern Housing Ltd has become part of The Guinness Partnership Ltd following a legal merger.

Wulvern’s 5,500 homes, including a number of extra care schemes across Cheshire and Staffordshire, have transferred to Guinness.

February 5, 2017
Stapeley pupils scoop Nantwich Education Partnership award

Stapeley pupils scoop Nantwich Education Partnership award

Pupils from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley are celebrating after winning a trophy for the Nantwich Education Partnership Business Enterprise competition.

Youngsters from Year 4, who won through the initial school-based heats, headed to Brine Leas to face one last challenge.

February 5, 2017
Square One reach Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Square One reach Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Square One progressed to the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup with a 6-2 win at Rising Sun.

Danny Griggs scored four goals, all from the penalty spot.

February 5, 2017