Articles by: Editor

Nantwich Police warning as gangs target supermarket shoppers

Nantwich Police warning as gangs target supermarket shoppers

Nantwich Police urged shoppers to be on their guard against East European crooks targeting people at supermarkets. The gang has carried out two “distraction” thefts in the town in the last two weeks, and seven in total across Cheshire East.

July 13, 2012
Campaigners to launch petition against Muller’s “Nantwich South” plans

Campaigners to launch petition against Muller’s “Nantwich South” plans

Campaigners fighting plans for a 1,000-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley are to launch a petition against the proposal. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and local councillors Andrew Martin and Peter Groves are expected to attend the launch of the petition tomorrow (July 14).

July 13, 2012
Wistaston dad and son’s charity ride to help repair village church

Wistaston dad and son’s charity ride to help repair village church

By Jonathan White A Wistaston man and his teenage son are to tackle a 190-mile charity bike ride on the Trans-Pennine Trail. Howard Barker and his son Ben, 15, are cycling from Liverpool to Hornsea in aid of their local church.

July 13, 2012
South Cheshire College welcomes Nantwich primary children

South Cheshire College welcomes Nantwich primary children

Youngsters from Nantwich primary schools enjoyed an action-packed week of activities at South Cheshire College. Primary College 2012 gave up to 1,200 primary school children the chance to try new activities, from beauty and break dancing to felt making and falconry.

July 12, 2012
Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir receives Wulvern backing

Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir receives Wulvern backing

A Nantwich community choir has received a cash boost to kit its members out in funky new t-shirts! Members of faith-based TheFunkyChoir.com have received funding from local housing provider Wulvern.

July 12, 2012
Nantwich knitters urged to help Age UK Cheshire’s Big Knit bid

Nantwich knitters urged to help Age UK Cheshire’s Big Knit bid

Age UK Cheshire wants nimble-fingered knitters from Nantwich to give them some needle – and create woolly hats for Big Knit 2012. Now in its ninth year, Big Knit raises funds for winter projects to help keep older people warmer in winter.

July 12, 2012
Nantwich primary school celebrates Artsmark Gold award

Nantwich primary school celebrates Artsmark Gold award

A Nantwich primary school is celebrating one of the highest accolades it can achieve for arts provision. Pear Tree School in Stapeley has been awarded Artsmark Gold status by the Arts Council of England.

July 12, 2012
“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

An event to raise awareness among residents of local societies will be staged in Nantwich Town Square on July 21. The ‘Societies Spectacular’ will see around 30 clubs and groups giving displays and demonstrations in the town square.

July 11, 2012
Fineswimming invests £60,000 to revamp disused Nantwich pool

Fineswimming invests £60,000 to revamp disused Nantwich pool

A company is to launch swimming lessons after breathing new life into a disused pool in Nantwich. FineSwimming is currently renovating the indoor pool owned by Elim Church, on Regents Park, London Road.

July 11, 2012
Review: Nantwich N’Ukes enjoy Chester Buskulele festival

Review: Nantwich N’Ukes enjoy Chester Buskulele festival

Nantwich N’Ukes ukulele group joined in a busking spectacular in the Chester sunshine, writes Amanda Malam. And the group also enjoyed a memorable bus journey home after a day of fund-raising.

July 11, 2012
Nantwich mum and daughter launch spray-tan business

Nantwich mum and daughter launch spray-tan business

By Laura Normansell A Nantwich mum has launched a new tanning business so she can run it with her special needs daughter. Suzanne Woolley, who lives with fiancé Gordon, has welcomed daughter Sally-Anne into her new “Tanz-on-the-run” company.

July 11, 2012
Nantwich Town handed tough FA Cup start away at Chorley

Nantwich Town handed tough FA Cup start away at Chorley

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town have been handed a tough tie in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with Budweiser. Jimmy Quinn’s side have been drawn away to fellow Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division side Chorley.

July 11, 2012
Muller unveils latest “Nantwich South” village centre plans for Stapeley

Muller unveils latest “Nantwich South” village centre plans for Stapeley

A housing developer claims more residents “accept” the need for controversial plans to build a new “Nantwich South” village. Colin Muller unveiled updated plans to create 1,000 homes in Stapeley with a new school, shops, business units and sports pitches.

July 10, 2012