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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze at Nantwich farm

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze at Nantwich farm

Fire crews tackled a kitchen blaze at a farmhouse in Nantwich. The blaze broke out in a range-style cooker in the property on Wrinehill Road.

July 9, 2012
Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds

Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds

The big top will be rolling into Nantwich this week. Peter Jolly’s circus will stage performances for five days at Alvaston Business Park, off the A530 Middlewich Road.

July 9, 2012
Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich is to stage a charity fun day and open day. A host of entertainment is planned for the event on July 22 at the marina on the B5074 between Worleston and Church Minshull.

July 8, 2012
African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

A prized collection of antique African carved figures could fetch £20,000 at auction in Nantwich this week. Leading Manchester artist Geoffrey Key is selling a host of tribal “Yoruba” art at the Peter Wilson sale because of a house move.

July 8, 2012
Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The return of The Very Best in Stand Up didn’t disappoint a Nantwich audience with four top comedians helping to banish the weather blues. Although not a sell-out, the decent turn-out was treated to a range of different comedy styles at Nantwich Civic Hall.

July 7, 2012
College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

Specialist Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up a record year of student enrolments and achievements. Around 1,120 graduating FE students have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills.

July 6, 2012
Flood warning threat for Nantwich area as torrential rains hits region

Flood warning threat for Nantwich area as torrential rains hits region

Nantwich and surrounding villages are facing severe disruption as heavy rain causes chaos around the region. Severe downpours through the night and today (July 6) have left some roads almost impassable, including busy Wellington Road and the A500.

July 6, 2012
Nantwich Town sign Fraser McLachlan from Colwyn Bay

Nantwich Town sign Fraser McLachlan from Colwyn Bay

Nantwich Town have signed Fraser McLachlan from Colwyn Bay. Jimmy Quinn moved in for the 29-year-old midfielder after he spent a successful loan spell at the Weaver Stadium last season.

July 5, 2012
Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

A controversial bid to build 146 homes on the old Stapeley Water Gardens site will go before councillors with dozens of objections lodged. But despite fears raised by Environment Agency, highways officers and residents, planners have recommended it be approved.

July 5, 2012
Families’ respite care reprieve as Nantwich facility set to shut

Families’ respite care reprieve as Nantwich facility set to shut

Families of disabled youngsters could be reprieved after their Nantwich short-break facility was earmarked for closure. Users of Queen’s Drive respite home (pictured) were angered at plans to offer an elderly person’s home in Crewe as a replacement.

July 5, 2012
New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

Plans a for controversial 600-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich, will come under the spotlight again next week. And now updated “Nantwich South” proposals include a new village school to cater for hundreds more families.

July 4, 2012
Nantwich hit by water supply problems, United Utilities investigating

Nantwich hit by water supply problems, United Utilities investigating

United Utilities are investigating after thousands of Nantwich homes and businesses suffered water supply problems today (July 4). Teams of engineers are looking at water pressure problems which have left many with no or poor supplies.

July 4, 2012
Willaston Green Gap Action Team launch Government e-petition

Willaston Green Gap Action Team launch Government e-petition

Residents are being urged to sign an e-petition to “Save The Green Gap” around Nantwich and surrounding villages. Willaston Green Gap Action Team has launched the e-petition on the Government’s website.

July 4, 2012