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Millard & Lancaster opens new store in Tarporley

Millard & Lancaster opens new store in Tarporley

Luxury gift retailer Millard & Lancaster has opened a new store in Tarporley.

The Shrewsbury-based boutique lifestyle interiors, gift store and art gallery, opened its doors on Saturday (July 16).

July 18, 2016
Nantwich firm Graham Heath wins Eddie Stobart contract

Nantwich firm Graham Heath wins Eddie Stobart contract

Nantwich company Graham Heath Construction has won a contract with Eddie Stobart to build a large-scale industrial unit.

The unit will house a new biomass-boiler and woodchip store for one of the largest logistics firms in the UK.

July 18, 2016
Young Cheshire explorer unveils Everest book in Nantwich event

Young Cheshire explorer unveils Everest book in Nantwich event

A young Cheshire adventurer will be unveiling his new Everest book in Nantwich.

Alex Staniforth’s book Icefall chronicles his experience tackling Mount Everest, and surviving a devastating avalanche.

July 17, 2016
Nantwich Town in thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with AFC Fylde

Nantwich Town in thrilling 3-3 pre-season draw with AFC Fylde

By Jack Jones
Nantwich Town battled out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Conference North side AFC Fylde.

The Dabbers’ latest pre-season encounter saw the hosts race into a 3-0 lead at the Weaver Stadium.

July 17, 2016
Nantwich Museum lighting project funded by grants

Nantwich Museum lighting project funded by grants

Nantwich Museum has shed new light in its amazing displays – thanks to a newly installed lighting system!

LED lights are now enhancing the display of artefacts and exhibitions to improve visitor experience.

July 16, 2016
Tarporley restaurant Pesto scoops TripAdvisor honour

Tarporley restaurant Pesto scoops TripAdvisor honour

Staff at Tarporley restaurant Pesto are toasting their success after being named top performer by TripAdvisor for the fifth consecutive year.

Pesto at Cabbage Hall, on Forest Road, has received the 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

July 16, 2016
Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

Bus operators like D&G have stepped in to maintain services after GHA Coaches went in to administration.

Public services across South Cheshire were thrown into chaos after the company announced it was ceasing all operations on July 13.

July 15, 2016
Nantwich councillors call for crackdown on fly-posting in town

Nantwich councillors call for crackdown on fly-posting in town

Town councillors are to explore bylaws in a bid to crackdown on fly-posting in Nantwich.

Many organisers use posters, notices and flyers on windows, walls, lamp-posts, and phone boxes to promote events.

July 15, 2016
Record cheese entries for international awards in Nantwich

Record cheese entries for international awards in Nantwich

The world’s largest marquee will house a record-breaking number of entries at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich.

Organisers say they expect to beat last year’s record-breaking total of 4,615 entries from 274 different exhibitors and 31 countries.

July 15, 2016
Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on A49 near Whitchurch

Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on A49 near Whitchurch

A motorcyclist died after a collision on the A49 Tarporley Road near Whitchurch.

Cheshire Police say the incident happened last night (July 14) at 6.45pm at Willeymoor.

July 15, 2016
Driver causes Civic Hall damage in Nantwich car park smash

Driver causes Civic Hall damage in Nantwich car park smash

A driver reversing in a Nantwich car park smashed into parked vehicles and badly damaged a Civic Hall building in one incident.

The motorist was reversing away from Marks and Spencer on the Civic Centre car park off Beam Street.

July 14, 2016
GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

Public and school transport services in South Cheshire were hit after GHA Coaches ceased trading.

The firm announced it had gone into administration last night (July 13) throwing many services into doubt.

July 14, 2016
Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection

Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection

Campaigners have welcomed a decision by councillors to reject for a second time a plan to build 104 homes on land off Audlem Road in Nantwich.

The controversial plan, for land behind Brine Leas School in Stapeley, was first rejected in November by Cheshire East Council.

July 13, 2016