Archive for May, 2018

Wybunbury councillor blasts “lack of detail” over Shavington housing application

Wybunbury councillor blasts “lack of detail” over Shavington housing application

By Stephen Topping
A Wybunbury councillor says there is “no point” in having the local plan if Cheshire East Council doesn’t do more to scrutinise housing developers.

Cllr Janet Clowes, cabinet member for adult social care and integration, spoke out at a southern planning committee meeting over an application to build 44 houses in Shavington.

May 3, 2018
Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich set for May 13

Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich set for May 13

Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up to be one of the best value days out in Cheshire.

The action-packed festival, to be held on the college’s Nantwich campus on Sunday May 13, will offer hundreds of activities and displays which appeal to all ages.

May 3, 2018
Police warning over South Cheshire catalytic converter thefts

Police warning over South Cheshire catalytic converter thefts

Detectives are urging residents to remain vigilant amid a rise in catalytic converter thefts across South Cheshire.

Officers have received four separate reports of thefts involving catalytic converters in the Crewe and Middlewich areas.

May 3, 2018
Nantwich’s famous outdoor Brine Pool re-opens this weekend

Nantwich’s famous outdoor Brine Pool re-opens this weekend

Nantwich’s famous outdoor Brine Pool is to re-open this weekend – just in time to catch the warm sunny weather forecast!

The pool re-opens to the public for the summer season on Saturday May in time for the Bank Holiday.

May 3, 2018
Nantwich Town win Cheshire Senior Cup final with 3-0 win over Stockport Town

Nantwich Town win Cheshire Senior Cup final with 3-0 win over Stockport Town

A stellar first-half performance helped Nantwich Town clinch a 3-0 win in Cheshire Senior Cup final over Stockport Town last night.

The Dabbers scored three unanswered goals before the break, and then played out the second half to ease to a fine cup triumph.

May 3, 2018

The dinosaurs play Nantwich club Saturday 5thMay

930 pm Featuring The Jam,The Who,Ocean Colour Scene,The Eagles,Elton John,David Bowie,Adele,Kulashaker,Pulp any many more None members welcome sign in at bar and pay £1.00

May 2, 2018
Landmark Nantwich venue Firenze re-opens after 12-day transformation

Landmark Nantwich venue Firenze re-opens after 12-day transformation

Landmark Nantwich bar and restaurant Firenze has opened in record time after a transformation by a team of Nantwich businesses.

Firenze, on historic Welsh Row, was closed for 12 days while painters, plasterers and upholsterers worked as a team on a major make-over.

May 2, 2018
First Tea at the Tower guided walk in Acton proves popular

First Tea at the Tower guided walk in Acton proves popular

By Jonathan White
The inaugural ‘Tea at the Tower’ guided circular walk in Acton proved a big hit.

The walk went from St Mary’s Church, on Monks Lane, and was led by Nigel and Deborah Anderson.

May 1, 2018
Nantwich branch of Royal Bank of Scotland to close

Nantwich branch of Royal Bank of Scotland to close

The Nantwich branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland is among more than 160 to close, the company has announced today.

RBS is to shut 162 branches across England and Wales, including the Pillory Street outlet in Nantwich town centre.

May 1, 2018
Charity bucket collection held by Bloodwise South Cheshire

Charity bucket collection held by Bloodwise South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
A charity bucket collection was held by Bloodwise South Cheshire has raised almost £300.

The collection was held at the Tesco Extra store on Vernon Way in Crewe.

May 1, 2018
South Cheshire mum hand delivers healthy meals to Crewe and Nantwich families

South Cheshire mum hand delivers healthy meals to Crewe and Nantwich families

A mum living in South Cheshire is making healthy meals and delivering them by hand to families across Crewe and Nantwich.

Sophie Castelain-Mazingarbe, born in France, has been in the kitchen cooking since she was a young girl growing up in a small village near Lille.

May 1, 2018
pic by Jakob Ebrey Photography

Tarporley’s Tom Oliphant secures top ten finish in BTCC Donington Park race

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant celebrated his first top ten and Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship points with a fine performance at Donington Park.

Oliphant’s impressive pace and race craft was rewarded with a best finish of ninth place in the second meeting of the season in Leicestershire.

May 1, 2018