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Travellers served with Section 77 on Barony Park in Nantwich

Travellers served with Section 77 on Barony Park in Nantwich

A Section 77 notice has been served on the latest group of travellers to set up an unauthorised encampment on Barony Park in Nantwich, authorities said.

Nantwich Town Council was told tonight (July 11) that the notice means they have to leave by tomorrow evening or face court action.

July 11, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Summer Fair, Dog and Ferret Show’ at RSPCA Stapeley Grange near Nantwich.

The family-friendly, fund-raising event took place during the London Road centre’s 25th anniversary year.

July 11, 2019
Reaseheath College students in Nantwich honoured at awards cermonies

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich honoured at awards cermonies

Students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich were honoured at awards ceremonies held over two days.

Staff, parents and friends celebrated the success of more than 1,200 Further Education (FE) students who achieved technical qualifications and skills this year.

July 11, 2019
Wrenbury scout group’s appeal for help to prevent closure

Wrenbury scout group’s appeal for help to prevent closure

A scout group near Nantwich has urgently appealed for helpers for its beavers and cubs group which is facing closure.

Parents of youngsters at the 9th South West Cheshire Wrenbury group issued the appeal after the group’s executive committee stepped down.

July 10, 2019
Review: The Lady Vanishes at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: The Lady Vanishes at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
The Classic Thriller Theatre Company presents The Lady Vanishes at The Crewe Lyceum this week.

Directed by Roy Marsden, the production is an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 film and is the perfect play for mystery fans.

July 10, 2019
New travellers transit site “in near future” pledges Cheshire East leader

New travellers transit site “in near future” pledges Cheshire East leader

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs are determined to secure a transit site for gypsies and travellers – but the council’s new leader admits it will not be popular with neighbours.

Cheshire East Council is considering whether to revive plans for a transit site at Cledford Hall in Middlewich following a spate of unauthorised encampments in the borough, including five on Barony Park in Nantwich this year.

July 10, 2019
Badger culling can be banned on Cheshire East Council farmland

Badger culling can be banned on Cheshire East Council farmland

By Stephen Topping
Badger culling can now be banned on Cheshire East Council-owned farmland which is rented out – but only once the tenancies are renewed.

July 10, 2019
Overturned lorry closes busy A534 near Nantwich

Overturned lorry closes busy A534 near Nantwich

A lorry driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned on the busy A534 near Nantwich.

The incident happened shortly before 1pm today (July 9) pm on Wrexham Road at Brindley, Nantwich.

July 9, 2019
Students honoured at Cheshire College South & West awards night

Students honoured at Cheshire College South & West awards night

Cheshire College – South & West hosted its second annual College Awards at its Crewe Campus.

The awards celebrate learner success and recognise those who have made a real impression on staff, contributed to college life and achieved academically.

July 9, 2019
Warning over poisonous food left on River Weaver banks

Warning over poisonous food left on River Weaver banks

Nantwich residents have voiced fears over poisonous food being left out for birds along River Weaver, prompting a warning from the RSPCA.

It comes after one reader spotted pieces of mouldy bread which had been scattered along the path by the river bank off Davenport Avenue and Manor Road.

July 9, 2019
Nantwich Pride event to be staged at Railway Hotel

Nantwich Pride event to be staged at Railway Hotel

Hundreds of people are set to take part in the Nantwich Pride event this weekend.

It is being staged at the Railway Hotel in Nantwich on Saturday (July 13), and is the latest of a number of Pride events supported by Cheshire East Council around the borough.

July 9, 2019
Leighton Hospital cancer treatment teams among best in UK

Leighton Hospital cancer treatment teams among best in UK

Cancer treatment teams at Leighton Hospital have been hailed as among the best in the UK after latest figures were released.

Patients are seen by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff faster than almost every other trust in the country.

July 8, 2019
Six-year-old Nantwich girl scoops silver at regional gymnastics competition

Six-year-old Nantwich girl scoops silver at regional gymnastics competition

This little star from Nantwich took a regional gymnastics competition by storm!

Six-year-old Bella McKinney leapt and bounced her way to silver medal overall in her age group at the Hannah Wheelan Invitational in Warrington.

July 8, 2019