Archive for December, 2018

Delmar Print ceases trading in business blow for Nantwich

Delmar Print ceases trading in business blow for Nantwich

Well-known Nantwich printing firm Delmar Print has ceased trading and gone into receivership, it has been revealed.

The news is a blow to the town where the company is based on Wall Lane, employing up to 15 people.

December 6, 2018
Owners of empty houses face double council tax charges, warns Cheshire East

Owners of empty houses face double council tax charges, warns Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Owners of empty homes in Crewe and Nantwich could face double council tax charges under new plans by Cheshire East Council.

They want to clamp down on the owners of empty homes which are being left unoccupied and unfurnished the long periods.

December 5, 2018
Nantwich firm filling school governor places scoops business honour

Nantwich firm filling school governor places scoops business honour

A Nantwich governor has crowned a hectic first 18 months running her new firm by being highly commended at the South Cheshire Chamber business awards.

Su Turner’s Insight to Impact Consulting Ltd supports school governors to govern and lead more effectively.

December 5, 2018
FEATURE: Land owners help launch eco-homes development in Willaston

FEATURE: Land owners help launch eco-homes development in Willaston

FEATURE
A land-owning couple have helped to spark a new “eco-homes” development in Willaston, near Nantwich.

Darren and Sue Long were keen to ensure any new development was sustainable and eco-friendly.

December 5, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith vows to vote against Brexit withdrawal deal

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith vows to vote against Brexit withdrawal deal

Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith says she intends to vote against Theresa May’s Withdrawal Deal in the “meaningful vote” on December 11.

Prime Minister Theresa May is hoping to convince enough sceptics to change their minds and back the deal she has struck with the European Union.

December 5, 2018
Nantwich Historical Society to stage St Mary’s Church talk

Nantwich Historical Society to stage St Mary’s Church talk

Nantwich Historical Society will stage a presentation tonight (December 5) on the subject of St Mary’s Church.

The speaker is Herbert Rowsell, Chairman of the Society.

December 5, 2018
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas ‘sing-a-long’ concert

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas ‘sing-a-long’ concert

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Christmas with a Sing-a-long Concert of Christmas music led by the Wistaston Singers.

The concert at the Pillory Street venue is free and drop-in between 11am – 12pm on Saturday December 22.

December 5, 2018
George Eardley and his horror Nantwich rail accident in new war heroes book

George Eardley and his horror Nantwich rail accident in new war heroes book

A new book telling the stories of 22 British war heroes features a Victoria Cross winner who was badly injured in a horrific Nantwich railway accident.

George Eardley VC was driving with his wife when their car was crushed by an express train which had crashed through barriers.

December 5, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts thump leaders Tamworth 45-7

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts thump leaders Tamworth 45-7

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts made it three consecutive league wins after thumping league leaders Tamworth 45-7 at the Vagrants.

Tamworth started well but could find no way through Crewe’s well organised defence which was to be a feature of the game.

December 4, 2018
1,600 Cheshire Police officers now wearing body video cameras

1,600 Cheshire Police officers now wearing body video cameras

A total of 1,600 officers at Cheshire Constabulary are now using body worn video cameras following the completion of a force-wide roll out.

The cameras are being worn by officers and PCSOs and are proving to be an essential piece of operational kit.

December 4, 2018
Bra-vo to County Group women who bin garments for cancer charity

Bra-vo to County Group women who bin garments for cancer charity

Female colleagues at The County Group in Crewe happily binned their bras in the name of a good cause.

They collected more than 50 bras in bin bags for the Against Breast Cancer annual fundraiser.

December 4, 2018
Nantwich Mayor surprises Shavington pupils as “mystery reader”

Nantwich Mayor surprises Shavington pupils as “mystery reader”

Youngsters at Shavington Primary School were treated to a “mystery reader” in full costume.

Nantwich Mayor Cllr David Marren turned up in full Mayoral regalia and gold chain to read the Year 1 pupils “The Emperor’s New Clothes”.

December 3, 2018
Woman who damaged Nantwich Christmas Lights traced by police

Woman who damaged Nantwich Christmas Lights traced by police

Police have tracked down a woman who vandalised some of Nantwich town square’s Christmas lights.

The damage to the lights was done on November 27, just a few days after the display was switched on to herald the festive season.

December 3, 2018