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Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Budding bakers from a Nantwich school rose to the challenge of learning how to make the perfect loaf of bread. The pupils were keen to get a slice of the action when they were visited by local family baker Roberts Bakery.

April 8, 2014
Motorists delay warning as A500 widening gets underway at junction 16

Motorists delay warning as A500 widening gets underway at junction 16

Nantwich drivers are being warned about major works about to start on the A500 on the approach to the M6. Work is starting on multi-million pound road improvements scheme designed to improve traffic between Crewe and Nantwich and the motorway.

April 7, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are just one win away from a dramatic playoff final which could see them promoted. The Vagrants side, who beat Old Saltians 43-7 at the weekend, need to win away at Stafford this Saturday to secure their playoff final spot.

April 7, 2014
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 0 Trafford 1

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 0 Trafford 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town stumbled a to a 1-0 home defeat as Trafford snatched the points at the Weaver Stadium. Trafford’s skipper Martyn Andrews headed home a corner 10 minutes from time in a tight mid-table encounter in the rain.

April 6, 2014
Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

The second fastest man on earth has urged Nantwich students to reach for the stars as professional engineers and scientists. Richard Noble, former world land speed record holder, visited Reaseheath College to launch its new £1 million motor vehicle technology department.

April 4, 2014
World famous Elvis performer set for one-off Nantwich show

World famous Elvis performer set for one-off Nantwich show

Elvis fans in Nantwich will be all shook up when one of the world’s top impersonators performs in the town. Chris Connor will be hot-footing it from the London Palladium, as seen on the BBC and ITV, to perform at the The Studio nightclub next month.

April 4, 2014
Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Campaigners in Wistaston near Nantwich are urging residents to lodge objections against a 300-home development before it’s too late. Gladman Developments wants to build up to 300 houses on land off Church Lane, in Wistaston, known locally as Witters Field.

April 4, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Ruling on Muller Homes’ “Nantwich South” inquiry due in July

A Government decision on the controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley is now expected in July. The Planning Inspectorate has revealed it is preparing  its recommendations to submit to the Secretary of State.

April 3, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Worksop Town 3 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Worksop Town 3 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were unable to blunt Worksop’s famed attack and were beaten 3-1 at the promotion chasers. But it could have been a different story after the Dabbers had taken an early lead.

April 3, 2014
Nantwich Police issue warning to revellers ahead of 5-day Jazz Festival

Nantwich Police issue warning to revellers ahead of 5-day Jazz Festival

Nantwich Police have issued a warning to revellers to “drink responsibly” during the Nantwich Jazz Festival this month. More officers will be drafted in to the town to cope with the huge crowds which flock to the festival over Easter weekend.

April 2, 2014
Nantwich HGV driver “did not see” pedestrian killed in crash, inquest told

Nantwich HGV driver “did not see” pedestrian killed in crash, inquest told

By Scott Brotherton A Nantwich lorry driver described the moment a drunk pedestrian stepped out in front of his truck and was killed. John Baker, of Alpraham Green, Alpraham, told an inquest in Cannock how he did not see John Taylor until it was too late.

April 2, 2014
Nantwich burglary victim arrested for growing cannabis plants!

Nantwich burglary victim arrested for growing cannabis plants!

A Nantwich burglary victim who called police to his house was then arrested after forgetting to hide cannabis plants he was growing! Officers stumbled across the cannabis when they were called to Albert Street, Nantwich.

April 1, 2014
Nantwich property boss backs Help to Buy scheme in Cheshire East

Nantwich property boss backs Help to Buy scheme in Cheshire East

A Nantwich property boss has backed the Government’s Help to Buy scheme after new figures showed rising completions in Cheshire East. Nearly 400 homes in Cheshire have been bought through the equity loan scheme launched 11 months ago, according to the latest statistics.

April 1, 2014