Nantwich Museum is playing a key role in this weekend’s Battle of Nantwich celebrations with a range of activities on Holly Holy Day. The Childrens Parade from the museum on Pillory Street to the town square features Nantwich schoolchildren in costume.
A Nantwich village is to undergo flood prevention work as part of new funding granted to Cheshire East Council. The Coppice Road/Wistaston Road area of Willaston is to undergo a flood alleviation scheme after the council secured £780,000.
By Ashley Houghton Jimmy Quinn described his side’s defending as “very poor” after Nantwich Town failed to beat nine-man Hednesford. The visitors had captain Darren Campion sent off in the first half and Jamey Osborne dismissed near the end for a second yellow card.
Councillors hope a “dog stencilling” scheme in Stapeley will shame pet owners into cleaning up dog mess on their estate. Dozens of residents on the Cronkinson development in Nantwich have complained at the amount of dog mess on streets, walkways, and green areas where youngsters play.
A lorry driver responsible for the death of two men on the hard shoulder of the M6 in South Cheshire has been jailed for six years. Malcolm John Simpson (pictured) was convicted of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving after a three-day trial at Chester Crown Court.
Developers have given the strongest hint yet that retail giant Marks & Spencer will be opening in Nantwich. Property investors said on Twitter “M&S are on board” for the old health clinic on Beam Street. A “25 year lease” was also mentioned.
Two cyclists may hold the key to a road accident which killed a pedestrian near Nantwich. Michael Betts (pictured) died after being struck by a Mercedes ‘Sprinter’ van on the A530 Middlewich Road, near Alvaston Hall Hotel.
Nantwich Town striker Michael Lennon is hoping to bag his 100th goal for the Dabbers – and push his side closer to the play-offs. They entertain high-flyingHednesford Town tomorrow (Jan 14), and Lennon said he is keen to maintain his goal every two games ratio.
Former college students from Nantwich are being given the chance to return borrowed books in a fine-free month campaign. The library at South Cheshire College is waiving all fines on any items which are returned late until February half term.
Patrons of Nantwich Health Centre helped raised £1,095 with a series of coffee mornings held at the surgery. Age UK Cheshire was at the health centre on nine dates in December.
Cheshire Police Authority is backing a crackdown on metal thieves in the county. Officers are carrying out regular checks on scrap metal dealers, patrolling vulnerable areas and encouraging site owners to step up security.
Old friends who went to school in Nantwich 50 years ago have appealed for help to trace a missing classmate. A reunion of Kent Upper Fifth class of Nantwich and Acton Grammar School (NAGS) of 1960 was held with one missing pupil, Tony Horton (pictured).
Nantwich residents have just two days to send in their nominations in The Cat Community Awards. The awards aim to highlight the efforts of our local unsung heroes.
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