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Hospice doctor signs up for Nantwich-Crewe Midnight Walk

Hospice doctor signs up for Nantwich-Crewe Midnight Walk

A hospice doctor taking part in the Midnight Walk from Nantwich to Crewe has issued a rallying cry for more women to sign up. The June 29 event will raise thousands of pounds for St Luke’s Hospice (Cheshire), which cares for patients and families across the county.

June 20, 2013
Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors have “rejected” Muller Property’s controversial bid for an access road to a planned 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village. The access route off Peter de Stapleigh Way in Stapeley, was considered by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board.

June 19, 2013
Nantwich to host national Town Crier Competition

Nantwich to host national Town Crier Competition

Cries of “Oyez, Oyez” will be heard across Nantwich when the town stages the second annual Town Crier Competition. Fifteen criers from the across the UK will battle it out on Saturday July 27 to win the coveted Town Crier’s Shield.

June 19, 2013
Contamination fears over Barony playing fields in Nantwich

Contamination fears over Barony playing fields in Nantwich

Tests are being carried out on The Barony playing fields in Nantwich amid fears of potential land contamination. The risk and screening assessment comes after initial tests showed part of the Barony needed further investigation, including more extensive soil sampling.

June 19, 2013

Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women have been killed in a horrific head-on road collision in South Cheshire. The accident has also left three other people injured in hospital.

June 19, 2013
Leonard Brothers Vets stage Nantwich Sainsbury’s event

Leonard Brothers Vets stage Nantwich Sainsbury’s event

Nantwich Sainsbury’s teamed up with local vets Leonard Brothers to stage a Pet Dental Health Care Week event. Customers received free advice on dental and oral health care for their pets at the Middlewich Road store.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich saleswoman faces 300-mile London to Paris charity ride

Nantwich saleswoman faces 300-mile London to Paris charity ride

A wine saleswoman from Nantwich hopes to show she has plenty of bottle when she tackles a 300-mile bike ride for charity. Nicky Gent, 43, from Stapeley, is among a team facing the four-day London to Paris challenge which sets off this weekend.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council spends £12,000 fighting Muller housing plans

A parish council in Nantwich is to spend £12,000 on a barrister to fight controversial housing plans. Stapeley Parish Council is to plough thousands of taxpayers’ pounds into the battle with Muller Property.

June 18, 2013
Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

A primary school in Nantwich is staging its summer fair this weekend. The event at Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, is being organised by “Friends of Wyche” PTA group.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich beauty school graduate scoops major international honour

Nantwich beauty school graduate scoops major international honour

A graduate from The International School of Beauty Therapy in Nantwich has scooped a major honour. Melanie Crosby won “Student of The Year Award 2013” at the BABTAC & CIBTAC Beauty Awards.

June 17, 2013
Families enjoy annual Wistaston Village Fete

Families enjoy annual Wistaston Village Fete

By Jonathan White Villagers were out in force to enjoy the annual Wistaston Village Fete near Nantwich. The event, organised by Wistaston Community Council and took place in the grounds of St Mary’s Church Rectory, in Church Lane.

June 17, 2013
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

This Avro Lancaster World War Two plane was captured on camera above Nantwich as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The Lancaster, photographed by Jonathan White, was with a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.

June 16, 2013
Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

The sun emerged as hundreds of visitors gathered to enjoy Cheerbrook’s Big Taste event in Nantwich. And families were treated to a fine range of culinary delights on offer as the event displayed local produce at its best.

June 16, 2013