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Man dies in ladder fall on Nantwich housing development

Man dies in ladder fall on Nantwich housing development

A man has died after falling from a ladder at a building site in Nantwich.

The 42-year-old was killed in the fall as he worked on the new Malbank Waters housing estate on Heron Way, off Queen’s Drive.

May 2, 2017
Nantwich law firm Beswicks wins legal battle in HS2 land case

Nantwich law firm Beswicks wins legal battle in HS2 land case

A Nantwich law firm is celebrating victory in a complex legal battle over land required for high speed rail.

Beswicks Legal, together with Hinson Parry and Company Chartered Surveyors in Stone, won the first Lands Tribunal case against HS2 and the Secretary of State for Transport.

May 1, 2017
Railway Hotel champions as Betley FC win Division One Cup Final

Railway Hotel champions as Betley FC win Division One Cup Final

Betley FC won an excellent Division One Cup Final beating Talbot 3-2 after extra time.

The sides were level at 2-2 after 90 minutes but an unfortunate own goal gave victory to Betley.

May 1, 2017
Stapeley mum Laura Smith selected as Labour parliamentary candidate

Stapeley mum Laura Smith selected as Labour parliamentary candidate

Stapeley businesswoman Laura Smith has been selected as Labour parliamentary candidate to fight for the Crewe and Nantwich seat in June.

The 32-year-old was selected by the Labour group ahead of the party’s 2015 candidate Adrian Heald.

May 1, 2017
Nantwich training firm takes education workshops to schools

Nantwich training firm takes education workshops to schools

A specialist education training company in Nantwich has taken its workshops to nearby schools to promote inclusive classrooms.

Connect has developed a series of age appropriate workshops to increase student awareness of the different special educational needs their fellow students may have.

April 29, 2017
Nantwich musician Nigel Stonier showcases new album

Nantwich musician Nigel Stonier showcases new album

Nantwich singer songwriter Nigel Stonier has unveiled his new solo album at a preview night in the town.

Stonier’s new album ‘Love And Work’ was showcased at The Crown Ballroom in The Crown Hotel the day before it’s official launch yesterday (April 28).

April 29, 2017
Former Malbank School pupil to stand for UKIP in General Election

Former Malbank School pupil to stand for UKIP in General Election

A former Malbank School pupil has been chosen as the UKIP Parliamentary candidate for Crewe and Nantwich in June’s General Election.

Cllr Michael Stanley was born in Crewe to a family that ran a number of pubs in Crewe from the 1970s to the late 1990s.

April 29, 2017
Parkinson and Sorvel quit Nantwich Town to join Altrincham

Parkinson and Sorvel quit Nantwich Town to join Altrincham

Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has left the club to join fellow Evo-Stik Premier Division side Altrincham.

The move comes less than 72 hours after Nantwich narrowly lost out in the Evo-Stik play offs against Spennymoor.

April 28, 2017
Grass mounds plan for Nantwich Barony Park to keep travellers away

Grass mounds plan for Nantwich Barony Park to keep travellers away

Grass mounds could be installed around Barony Park in Nantwich to stop travellers “plaguing” the town, a council boss has revealed.

The plan emerged as Cheshire East Council chiefs face a rising tide of unofficial traveller camps being set up on public land.

April 28, 2017
Edward Timpson officially confirmed as Crewe & Nantwich Tory candidate

Edward Timpson officially confirmed as Crewe & Nantwich Tory candidate

Edward Timpson has been formerly re-adopted by the Conservative Party to bid for the Crewe & Nantwich seat in June’s General Election.

Mr Timpson will be looking to secure his third election victory in the constituency.

April 28, 2017
Grieving Nantwich couple fundraise for hospice after baby son’s death

Grieving Nantwich couple fundraise for hospice after baby son’s death

A Nantwich couple are to fundraise for a hospice which looked after their tiny baby after his tragic death.

Jessica and Neil Forbes were devastated after little Johnny, born 23 weeks premature weighing just 1lb 5oz, died just a few days old.

April 28, 2017
Nantwich motorcyclists join 450 at Sandbach Transport Festival

Nantwich motorcyclists join 450 at Sandbach Transport Festival

By Jonathan White
Nantwich motorcyclists joined hundreds of others for a parade at the 27th Sandbach Transport Festival.

The free event included a large vehicle display with trucks, classic and vintage cars, motorbikes, bicycles, a stage performance area and children’s funfair on Scotch Common car park.

April 27, 2017
Willaston family to stage fashion show in memory of tragic daughter

Willaston family to stage fashion show in memory of tragic daughter

A Willaston family who’s daughter died from a heart defect aged just 22, are to stage a fund-raising Fashion Show in her memory to try and save other lives.

Funds raised will go towards the Ceri Palmer (nee Howells) Memorial Fund and help pay for heart screenings of young people.

April 27, 2017