Archive for August, 2018

Crewe District Writers’ Circle to host Writers Fair in Nantwich

Crewe District Writers’ Circle to host Writers Fair in Nantwich

Crewe District Writers’ Circle is to host a Fair at the Nantwich Baptist Church.

The Writers’ Fair is on September 29, from 10am to 4pm.

August 31, 2018
Motorbike rider dies in A534 collision with van at Faddiley

Motorbike rider dies in A534 collision with van at Faddiley

A motorbike rider has been killed after a collision on the A534 at Faddiley newt Nantwich.

The 79-year-old died after the crash with a transit van last night (August 30) at 5pm.

August 31, 2018
Cheesemakers to stage Nantwich Food Festival demo at museum

Cheesemakers to stage Nantwich Food Festival demo at museum

Two Cheshire cheesemakers will feature at Nantwich Museum during the Nantwich Food Festival.

Traditional Grocer Godfrey C. Williams & Son and award-winning Cheesemakers Belton Farm will give a practical demonstration on the art of cheesemaking and a brief history of Cheshire Cheese.

August 30, 2018
Councillors call for more action against illegal gypsy and traveller sites

Councillors call for more action against illegal gypsy and traveller sites

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors call for more to be done in battle against illegal gypsy and traveller sites across Nantwich and Crewe.
Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board gave thumbs up for consultation to begin on the next phase of the local plan.

August 30, 2018
A534 road closure near Nantwich after HGV overturns

A534 road closure near Nantwich after HGV overturns

The busy A534 between Nantwich and Wrexham is closed for emergency resurfacing after an HGV overturned spilling diesel.

It happened between the A49 and A41 close to Bickerton Poacher pub.

August 30, 2018
Rural business marketing event at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich

Rural business marketing event at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich

Cheshire East Council’s Skills and Growth Company is to run an event aimed at rural firms that need help with marketing.

The free event is taking place on Thursday September 20 at the Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull, near Nantwich.

August 30, 2018
Crown Hotel teams up with Rodney Densem for Food Festival gin event

Crown Hotel teams up with Rodney Densem for Food Festival gin event

The Crown Hotel and Rodney Densem Wines have teamed up to run a gin tasting evening as part Nantwich Food Festival.

The event on Friday August 31 will also include food, drink and live entertainment.

August 30, 2018
Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have been selected to host two U17 internationals in October with Brazil, Russia and USA all set to play at the Weaver Stadium.

England will host Brazil, Russia and USA in an U17s Tournament in October

August 29, 2018
Police appeal after thieves ransack Audlem home

Police appeal after thieves ransack Audlem home

Thieves ransacked a house near Audlem, stealing cash and jewellery.

The raid happened Sometime between August 18 and 23 when offenders forced entry into an address on Mill Lane in Corbrook, near Audlem.

August 29, 2018
Fire crews tackle blaze in Morrisons in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze in Morrisons in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a blaze in Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich today (August 29).

The blaze broke out at around 7.54am on Station Road in Nantwich.

August 29, 2018
Jail for South Cheshire man who stole 12 cars across region

Jail for South Cheshire man who stole 12 cars across region

A man who stole 12 cars across Cheshire and Greater Manchester has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Mariujus Gruzinskas, 29, of Claughton Avenue, Crewe was sentenced today (Tuesday 28 August) after pleading guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles at Chester Crown Court on March 17.

August 28, 2018
MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

Front-running MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith’s bid for a top three championship finish was dealt a major blow in the penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit.

Nantwich-based Smith was the victim of an unfortunate set of circumstances in race two which led to a galling retirement.

August 28, 2018
Cheshire Police launches operation to reduce motorcycle related collisions

Cheshire Police launches operation to reduce motorcycle related collisions

Cheshire Police has launched an operation to tackle the number of motorcycle related collisions on the county′s roads.

The week of action from Monday August 27 to Sunday September 2 is aimed at reducing the number of serious and fatal collisions involving motorcyclists.

August 27, 2018