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Nantwich councillor to appeal after being expelled by local Conservative party

A Nantwich town councillor expelled by his own Conservative party for comments over the Barony Park travellers issue, says he will appeal the decision.

Cllr David Marren was suspended initially over his comments which laid the blame at the former Cheshire East Council Conservative ruling party for a lack of action over securing the park.

June 24, 2019
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant targets “home” round at Oulton Park

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant targets “home” round at Oulton Park

Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant has his sights set on a return to home turf when the latest round of British Touring Car Championships arrives at Oulton Park in Cheshire.

Oliphant will be hoping to put an up and down weekend at Croft behind him when rounds 13, 14 and 15 are held at the Cheshire circuit on June 29-30.

June 23, 2019
“Study of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Study of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“A Study of Nantwich”, an exhibition by local artist Christian Turner, has opened in Your Space at Nantwich Museum.

Christian was born in Reading, and moved to Cheshire in 2006 at the age of 13.

June 23, 2019
Cheshire East planners call for new Aldi store in Crewe to be rejected again

Cheshire East planners call for new Aldi store in Crewe to be rejected again

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Planning officers are again calling on councillors to reject Aldi’s plans for a new Crewe store despite more than 3,000 people signing a petition to support it.

The retailer is closing its supermarket at the Grand Junction retail park next year and wants to build the new 1,801sq m store off University Way as a state-of-the-art replacement.

June 23, 2019
“Plan B” needed for Cheshire East economy over HS2 fears

“Plan B” needed for Cheshire East economy over HS2 fears

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Borough chiefs are being urged to have a ‘plan B’ for Cheshire East’s economy in case the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2.

Cheshire East Council is currently working on an economic strategy for the next five years – setting out an ambition to create 6,200 jobs and grow the local economy by at least £15.9 billion per year.

June 22, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith public surgeries in July

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith public surgeries in July

Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith has unveiled her July public surgeries.

Members of the public in her constituency can go along at various venues and dates to raise issues.

June 22, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table dish out funds to Audlem groups

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table dish out funds to Audlem groups

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table has made a series of donations to good causes and charities in Audlem.

The money was raised during its Christmas Santa Float collection this year in the village.

June 22, 2019
Nantwich Film Club returns with “Wajib – The Wedding Invitation”

Nantwich Film Club returns with “Wajib – The Wedding Invitation”

Nantwich Film Club returns in July when it screens “Wajib – The Wedding Invitation”.

The screening will take place on Monday July 8 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

June 22, 2019
Wistaston Village fete enjoyed by hundreds of families

Wistaston Village fete enjoyed by hundreds of families

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Wistaston Village Fete organised by the Wistaston Community Council.

It took place at Wistaston Church Lane Academy, on Church Lane, Wistaston, starting with a procession from Wistaston Memorial Hall led by Scottish Piper Reg Flower.

June 22, 2019

Ryebank Piano Trio Chamber Concert

This Saturday 22nd June at 7pm The Ryebank Piano Trio are playing chamber music at Nantwich Parish Church. The Ryeband are a acclaimed professional trio Works include Mozart Trio No 6 in C major k548 Beethoven Trio in Bb major Op. 11 Schubert Trio in Bb Op.99 Adults £12 Children £5 Tickets available through Civic Hall box office or at[Read More…]

June 21, 2019
Preview: Riot Act at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: Riot Act at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The critically acclaimed play Riot Act will be performed by Alexis Gregory at The Lyceum Studio on June 27 as part of its Stonewall 50th anniversary and Pride season tour.

June 21, 2019
Worker, 53, who fell from Stapeley building site has died

Worker, 53, who fell from Stapeley building site has died

A man who plunged from a height while working at a building site in Nantwich has died, police have confirmed.

June 21, 2019
Appeal after driver flees following collision in Nantwich

Appeal after driver flees following collision in Nantwich

Police want witnesses to come forward after a driver fled the scene following a collision in Nantwich.

June 21, 2019