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Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

The Government’s decision to allow 300 homes to be built on Witters Field in Wistaston, has undermined the Nantwich-Crewe green gap.

That was the warning from Cheshire East Councillor Ainsley Arnold.

September 24, 2016
Police warning over Stapeley and Bunbury shed and vehicle thefts

Police warning over Stapeley and Bunbury shed and vehicle thefts

Police in Nantwich have warned residents after a spate of shed thefts and vehicle crime.

PC Nicky Berry, of Crewe LPU Nantwich Beat, said there has been a rise in thefts from sheds and insecure vehicles in Nantwich town centre and Stapeley n recent weeks.

September 23, 2016
Young Nantwich musician embarks on musical marathon

Young Nantwich musician embarks on musical marathon

A young Nantwich musician has embarked on a musical marathon – performing 66 gigs in less than 60 days!

And Marc Gallagher, who is studying Music Technology at university, is continuing his ‘streak’ of shows at venues around the region.

September 22, 2016
Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property has appealed against the Secretary of State’s decision to block plans for the 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ development in Stapeley.

Sources say Colin Muller has decided to continue his fight to build the scheme on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Broad Lane and London Road.

September 22, 2016
Third NanoCon entertains hundreds at Nantwich Civic Hall

Third NanoCon entertains hundreds at Nantwich Civic Hall

Hundreds of sci-fi fans flocked to Nantwich for the third NanoCon event at the Civic Hall.

The main hall featured a collectors market of stalls, selling collectable merchandise, hand-made goods and artwork, and ample autograph and photo opportunities with stars of TV and the movies.

September 21, 2016
Wistaston campaigners dealt blow as Witters Field housing plan granted

Wistaston campaigners dealt blow as Witters Field housing plan granted

Campaigners in Wistaston have been dealt a blow after the Government allowed a developer’s appeal to build 300 houses on Witters Field.

Cheshire East Council had rejected plans by Gladman Developments for the green land off Church Lane.

September 21, 2016
Nantwich Town boss delighted at team’s FA Cup progress

Nantwich Town boss delighted at team’s FA Cup progress

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson was “over the moon” after watching his Dabbers triumph in their FA Cup replay at Marine.

Nantwich are through to the 3rd Qualifying Round after a battling 3-2 win last night (September 20).

September 21, 2016
Drugs gang jailed after South Cheshire raids net £220,000 cocaine

Drugs gang jailed after South Cheshire raids net £220,000 cocaine

Police chiefs claim South Cheshire’s streets are now a safer place after a crime gang involved in supplying Class A drugs was jailed for nearly 35 years.

Nine men and one woman were all arrested following a series of dawn raids across South Cheshire, Manchester and Staffordshire in 2014.

September 21, 2016
Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary

Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary

Staff at Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup will be celebrating their half century with a special birthday bash.

The group, which opened back in 1966, is staging a 50th anniversary at Nantwich Cricket Club on Whitehouse Lane on September 25.

September 20, 2016
Superstar Joan Collins looks forward to Crewe Lyceum show

Superstar Joan Collins looks forward to Crewe Lyceum show

Global superstar Joan Collins will be performing her one-woman show at Crewe Lyceum this month.

The UK tour of “Joan Collins Unscripted” arrives in South Cheshire on Tuesday September 27.

September 20, 2016
Villagers enjoy annual duck race in Wistaston

Villagers enjoy annual duck race in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Duck and Boat races in Wistaston finally took place after being postponed because it was too wet!

The 21st event took place at the Joey the Swan Recreation Ground, with hundreds of villagers enjoying the spectacle.

September 20, 2016
Nantwich YF triumph in Crewe FA Sunday Vase

Nantwich YF triumph in Crewe FA Sunday Vase

Nantwich YF, Cricketers Arms, Haslington FC and Elworth Park secured victories in the Crewe FA Sunday Vase.

Nantwich YF beat Sandbach Town 5-0 with goals from Harry Robinson, Rich Adams, George Johnson, Jake Standeven and Tom Dale.

September 20, 2016
Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

A Nantwich pensioner who has been making tea for the town’s officers for 49 years, has been honoured with a lifetime award.

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Chesters was the star of the show at the Cheshire Constabulary ACE Awards event.

September 20, 2016