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Willaston Village Green renamed after Mike Heywood at packed ceremony

Willaston Village Green renamed after Mike Heywood at packed ceremony

Hundreds of Willaston residents turned out to witness the village green’s re-naming ceremony. The popular Nantwich village now has a green named after former parish councillor Mike Heywood, affectionately known as “Mr Willaston”.

October 12, 2012
Cheese lorry hedge crash blocks busy Nantwich road

Cheese lorry hedge crash blocks busy Nantwich road

A lorry loaded with cheese got into a pickle when it crashed into a hedge on a busy Nantwich road. Police say the 44-tonne wagon swerved to avoid another vehicle before crashing on Main Road, in Worleston, Nantwich.

October 12, 2012
Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

A singing star whose voice featured on the film score of Harry Potter, helped visitors brush up on their vocal skills at a special Nantwich Choral Society day. Susan Marrs is one of the region’s leading mezzo-soprano soloists and a Fellow of Trinity College of Music in London.

October 12, 2012
Andrew Shufflebotham

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook nominated in national “Rural Oscars”

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich has been nominated for the prestigious “Rural Oscars”. The store, off Newcastle Road, has been nominated for the Butcher’s Award in the Countryside Alliance Awards which aim to celebrate rural life, produce and communities.

October 12, 2012
Reaseheath College students graduate in Nantwich town centre

Reaseheath College students graduate in Nantwich town centre

Reaseheath College students celebrated their degrees at a graduation ceremony in Nantwich town centre. More than 100 graduates dressed in gowns and mortar boardscspilled out of St Mary’s Church where they mingled with families and employers.

October 11, 2012
Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents are celebrating after Cheshire East councillors approved plans for a car-park at a busy Nantwich primary school. The 43-space car park will be built next to Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School.

October 11, 2012
Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors are being introduced in Nantwich town centre to help police defuse night-time violence. The pastors, who wear distinctive blue jackets, are being brought in to offer pastoral care for revellers caught up in problems on busy nights in the town.

October 11, 2012
Review: Acton Operatics Society’s “La Cage Aux Folles”

Review: Acton Operatics Society’s “La Cage Aux Folles”

By Claire Faulkner Acton Operatics Society has been wowing audiences with its “La Cage Aux Folles” at Crewe Lyceum.  Acton’s opening numbers were outstanding and the following songs and routines didn’t disappoint.

October 11, 2012
Nantwich beauty salon raises £500 for Breast Cancer Care

Nantwich beauty salon raises £500 for Breast Cancer Care

Beauty salon staff in Nantwich are celebrating after raising more than £500 for Breast Cancer Care. The bumper sum was made at a charity open evening at Madison Spa, Nantwich, as part of October ‘Wear it Pink’ campaign.

October 10, 2012
Hospice supporter from South Cheshire wins £10,000 grand prize

Hospice supporter from South Cheshire wins £10,000 grand prize

A lucky St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice supporter is £10,000 richer after scooping top prize in its summer Superdraw. Grace Tran, from Crewe, won the cash windfall after spending just £1 on a raffle ticket.

October 10, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Chorley Town 3 Nantwich Town 3

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Chorley Town 3 Nantwich Town 3

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town produced a battling display to earn a 3-3 draw away at high-flying Chorley in a thrilling game. The Dabbers put the 5-0 drubbing at home by Worksop behind them to continue their strong away form.

October 10, 2012
St Mary’s Church rector rewarded for service to Nantwich

St Mary’s Church rector rewarded for service to Nantwich

The outgoing rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has been rewarded for his 13 years service to the town. Rev Peter Chantry was thanked by town councillors for his work across Nantwich.

October 10, 2012
Reaseheath College outlines 1,100 Kingsley North Nantwich house plans

Reaseheath College outlines 1,100 Kingsley North Nantwich house plans

A plan to build 1,100 homes on the Kingsley North site in Nantwich has more benefits than rival proposals, it was claimed. Reaseheath College principal Meredydd David joined agents to outline their plans to Nantwich Town Council.

October 10, 2012