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Man faces trial over cyclist death on A530 Nantwich

Man faces trial over cyclist death on A530 Nantwich

A man is due to go on trial in connection with the death of a cyclist on a road in Nantwich.

Paul Anthony Byrne, 36, is facing a charge of death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on Whitchurch Road, Nantwich.

February 14, 2015
Tarporley High School students to star in “Inspire Music” event

Tarporley High School students to star in “Inspire Music” event

Budding musicians at Tarporley High School will take part in a Music For Life partnership this weekend.

They will perform in a concert called “Inspire Music”, which will see them take to the stage at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

February 13, 2015
Nantwich Museum to stage Pancake Day and workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage Pancake Day and workshops

Nantwich Museum will be having some flipping fun when it joins in on Pancake Day.

Pancakes and refreshments will be available from 11am until 1pm in the Millennium Gallery at the museum on Pillory Street.

February 13, 2015
Crewe Railroaders lineman Hopley could be “best in county”

Crewe Railroaders lineman Hopley could be “best in county”

Young defensive lineman George Hopley could play a key role for Crewe Railroaders this season, the club says.

Hopley has continued to impress in pre-season training having joined South Cheshire’s American Football side in July last year.

February 13, 2015
The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

Crewe & Nantwich’s first ever FM radio was launched in the town in a blaze of glory last night (February 11).

The Cat Community Radio, which goes live on 107.9FM this Saturday, has been 21 years in the making. So our reporter Sara Royle went along to the launch to find out more.

February 12, 2015
Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police use mobile camera to target speeders

Nantwich Police have been hitting the town’s busiest roads to clamp down on rogue drivers.

PCSOs have been out and about at various “hot spots” in response to concerns about traffic from residents.

February 12, 2015
Danny Griggs says Nantwich Town has “immense potential”

Danny Griggs says Nantwich Town has “immense potential”

By Richard Scott
Former Nantwich Town favourite Danny Griggs says he hopes to “bring back the good times” to the club after joining new manager Phil Parkinson.

Griggs made more than 300 appearances for the Dabbers, and scored 103 goals, and won the Cheshire Senior Cup and the FA Vase.

February 12, 2015
New Crewe Concert Band musical director unveiled

New Crewe Concert Band musical director unveiled

Crewe Concert Band has announced the appointment of Glenn Thomas as its new musical director.

And the band’s first concert under his leadership will be together with Decibellas Ladies Choir at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 15.

February 12, 2015
Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Cheshire East Council chiefs claim victory in war on potholes

Council chiefs claim they are winning the battle against potholes – despite criticism over the amount of compensation paid to drivers.

Cheshire East Council says reports or complaints about potholes have fallen to 2,849 in 2014/15 – down from 17,241 in 2012/13.

February 12, 2015
Nantwich firms urged to enter Young Employee of Year Award

Nantwich firms urged to enter Young Employee of Year Award

Nantwich businesses are being urged to enter the Young Employee of the Year Award.

Workers aged 18 to 25 who are full-time can be nominated for the award, run by The Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver.

February 11, 2015
Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

A public open day is being held in Nantwich to unveil the planned £200,000 restoration of Nantwich Aqueduct, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The 10-week project is due to start at the end of March and will involve the temporary closure of the A534 Chester Road which runs underneath the aqueduct.

February 11, 2015
FA to run free half-term football session for Nantwich kids

FA to run free half-term football session for Nantwich kids

The FA is back in Nantwich to stage a free 2-hour football session during the school half-term next week.

The session, run by Cheshire FA coach Laura Woodcock, is for boys and girls of all abilities.

February 11, 2015
Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

One of the busiest stretches of road in Crewe and Nantwich is to close for all of half-term week for electrical work.

Nantwich Road outside Crewe railway station will be closed for five days to allow Scottish Power Energy Networks to carry out the works.

February 11, 2015