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Nantwich Lake wildlife group plans backed by Edward Timpson

Nantwich Lake wildlife group plans backed by Edward Timpson

A new Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group has met with Edward Timpson to outline plans for the town’s beauty spot.

The group, led by Caron Hull, has also been in contact with Cheshire East Council, Nantwich Town Council, RSPCA at Stapeley Grange, and Cheshire East Highways.

May 1, 2015
Access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way

Muller Property fights Government rejection of Stapeley homes plan

Muller Property is to fight a Government ruling to throw out plans for a 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ village in Stapeley.

Councillors were told the news that the company has applied to have the case judicially reviewed by a judge in the High Court.

May 1, 2015
Nantwich police officer to face common assault charge

Nantwich police officer to face common assault charge

A Nantwich police officer is to face a charge of common assault after an incident in the town centre, says the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

PC Matthew James Ambrose, based at Nantwich police station, has been summonsed to appear at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday May 27.

May 1, 2015
Jon Gold steps down as Nantwich Town chairman

Jon Gold steps down as Nantwich Town chairman

Jon Gold is to step down as Chairman of Nantwich Town FC.

Jon, who has led The Dabbers for the past seven years, will be replaced by Tony Davison with effect from today May 1.

May 1, 2015
London Road in Nantwich to be closed for six days

London Road in Nantwich to be closed for six days

A major road in and out of Nantwich will be closed for six days from May 11.

Scottish Power works mean London Road either side of the level crossing will be closed to all traffic from May 11 to 17.

May 1, 2015
Nantwich pupil’s defibrillators bid earns Morrisons boost

Nantwich pupil’s defibrillators bid earns Morrisons boost

A Nantwich student campaigning for more life-saving defibrillators at his school, has been backed by local supermarket Morrisons.

Brine Leas pupil Harrison Lunt, who launched his “Defibs 4 BL6” fundraising campaign as part of a school project, is to stage a raffle.

April 30, 2015
Crewe Lyceum to stage Alan Bennett’s classic The History Boys

Crewe Lyceum to stage Alan Bennett’s classic The History Boys

Alan Bennett’s comic masterpiece The History Boys is to be staged at Crewe Lyceum next week.

The production – recently voted “the nation’s favourite play” – will run from May 5 to 9.

April 30, 2015
Nantwich hairdressing students play key Grease role

Nantwich hairdressing students play key Grease role

Hairdressing students in Crewe and Nantwich were shining stars after playing a leading role in a charity production of hit musical Grease.

The South Cheshire College group delivered a range of dazzling hairstyles for cast members before they took to the stage for performances at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.

April 30, 2015
Nantwich Mountain Trike Company unveils new products

Nantwich Mountain Trike Company unveils new products

A Nantwich firm which hit the headlines with its all-terrain wheelchair, has launched two new products.

Mountain Trike, based in Walgherton, has expanded its range with the launch of the Mountain Trike Push (MT Push) and Mountain Trike Evo (MT Evo).

April 30, 2015
Nantwich outdoor pool to reopen this weekend

Nantwich outdoor pool to reopen this weekend

Nantwich’s famous outdoor pool reopens for the summer this weekend.

The pool, named as one of Britain’s Best Outdoor Pools by the Telegraph in 2014, opens this Saturday May 2.

April 30, 2015
VE Day events in Nantwich town centre unveiled

VE Day events in Nantwich town centre unveiled

Organisers of VE Day celebrations in Nantwich have unveiled plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Commemorations will begin at 12.30pm on Friday May 8 in Nantwich town centre, opening with Redshift Radio and music from the era.

April 29, 2015
Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum in Crewe was alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society presented the opening night of their latest production.

If you’re a fan of the classic story of the Von Trapp family, then you’ll really enjoy this show.

April 29, 2015
Nantwich owner of The Creation Station up for award

Nantwich owner of The Creation Station up for award

A Nantwich mum has been short-listed for a regional ‘leader’ prize after being nominated by parents.

Kathryn Pownall, who runs The Creation Station, is in the running for “The Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s West and Wales”.

April 29, 2015