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Nantwich ‘special measures’ primary school could change name

Nantwich ‘special measures’ primary school could change name

A Nantwich primary school placed in special measures could change its name and uniform, it has emerged.

Parents of pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School, on Manor Road, were given the news on the day children broke for Easter.

April 8, 2015
Pensioner badly hurt in stairs fall in Nantwich town centre

Pensioner badly hurt in stairs fall in Nantwich town centre

An elderly woman was badly injured after falling down a flight of stairs in Nantwich town centre.

Paramedics and police were called out, including the North West Air Ambulance which landed at nearby Barony Park.

April 8, 2015
Inspectors set new Local Plan deadline for Cheshire East Council

Inspectors set new Local Plan deadline for Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East has until end of July to submit more evidence in its fight to get a Local Plan recognised.

The new deadline has been set by planning inspectors to take account of the general and local elections.

April 7, 2015
Prostate cancer group to stage PSA tests for Nantwich men

Prostate cancer group to stage PSA tests for Nantwich men

A Nantwich cancer support group is holding a prostate cancer blood test day for men over 45.

The event, to be held at Nantwich Civic Hall, is aimed at helping raise awareness of the most common cancer in men in the UK.

April 7, 2015
Mayor helps launch Cartoon Academy at Nantwich Museum

Mayor helps launch Cartoon Academy at Nantwich Museum

By Kirsty Rollings
A new monthly Cartoon Academy has been launched at Nantwich Museum.

Mayor of Nantwich Town Council Cllr Christine Farrall was on hand to officially launch the new workshops.

April 7, 2015
Arriva Buses reinstate Willaston weekend service after campaign

Arriva Buses reinstate Willaston weekend service after campaign

A campaign to save late evening bus services through the village of Willaston has been successful.

Villagers and councillors raised fears after Arriva Buses announced a plan to withdraw weekend evening services for the number 84 bus between Crewe and Nantwich, which serves Willaston.

April 7, 2015
Nantwich Town secure stunning 3-0 win over rivals Witton Albion

Nantwich Town secure stunning 3-0 win over rivals Witton Albion

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town blitzed their local rivals Witton Albion with a stunning Bank Holiday display in front of almost 500 fans.

The 3-0 victory at the Weaver Stadium moves the Dabbers nearer to safety above the Evo-Stik Premier League drop zone.

April 7, 2015
Willaston WS and Square One win in Crewe Sunday Premier

Willaston WS and Square One win in Crewe Sunday Premier

A solitary goal from Liam Kettle settled a tight contest for Willaston WS 1-0 away at NHB in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division.

Mike Chesters scored a hat-trick as Square One scored four second half goals to beat Ocean 5-1.

April 7, 2015
Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday

Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday

Thousands of people welcomed the sun to Nantwich as the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival entered its third day.

Venues across the town hosted live music of all genres – and the “Saturday on the Square” was packed full of entertainment.

April 5, 2015
Nicky Platt strike earns Nantwich Town vital win at Curzon

Nicky Platt strike earns Nantwich Town vital win at Curzon

By Richard Scott
A first-half goal from Nicky Platt gave Nantwich Town an impressive 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Curzon Ashton at the Tameside Stadium.

The goal came on 41 minutes with Platt turning in a Liam Shotton cross for his first goal since his return to the Weaver Stadium.

April 5, 2015
Nantwich Independent hits back at riverside car park plan

Nantwich Independent hits back at riverside car park plan

An Independent councillor in Nantwich has hit back at initial plans to build a car park on green space near the River Weaver.

Conservative councillors David Marren and Peter Groves say the site, behind Nantwich Pool off Wall Lane, is viable despite flood fears.

April 3, 2015
The Gables to be transferred to Nantwich Town Council for £1

The Gables to be transferred to Nantwich Town Council for £1

The historic building known as The Gables in Nantwich looks set to be transferred to town council control – for £1.

A report to be discussed by current owner Cheshire East Council recommends the asset transfer of the three-storey building and car park on Beam Street.

April 3, 2015
19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang

19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang

By Jonathan White
The 19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival has kicked off with a rip-roaring first night.

Organisers expect up to 40,000 people to attend the festival over its five-day period (April 2-6) with more than 100 performances at 16 venues in Nantwich.

April 3, 2015