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Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich scoops 5 Gold Anchors status

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich scoops 5 Gold Anchors status

A marina near Nantwich has scooped the coveted 5-Gold Anchors status from the Yacht Harbour Association. Staff at the Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull are delighted with the honour which is supported by the British Marine Federation.

January 16, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids release a new studio album “The Good Youth” through Red Bull Records on January 20. The album has been hailed by producers as “a rebirth” for the band made up of Joe James, Jono Yates, Nic Montgomery and Matt Freer.

January 15, 2014
Nantwich fire crews fight major house blaze in Shavington

Nantwich fire crews fight major house blaze in Shavington

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe battled a major house blaze in Shavington today (January 15). The fire broke out at a detached property on Newcastle Road, with fears that people were trapped inside.

January 15, 2014
Nantwich Town lose 4-0 at AFC Fylde in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town lose 4-0 at AFC Fylde in Doodson Sport Cup

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were well beaten by a fantastic Fylde second half performance to be knocked out of the Doodson Sport Cup. And ex-Dabber Sean Cooke (pictured) returned to haunt Nantwich by grabbing a brace for Fylde in their 4-0 win.

January 15, 2014
Councillors object to 11 homes on site near busy Nantwich junction

Councillors object to 11 homes on site near busy Nantwich junction

Councillors have objected to plans to build 11 homes on land close to a busy Nantwich junction. Thomas Jones and Sons have submitted proposals to build the properties on land at Wrens Close, off Peter de Stapleigh Way, in Stapeley.

January 14, 2014
Appeal to Nantwich animal lovers to offer Paddy final chance

Appeal to Nantwich animal lovers to offer Paddy final chance

A South Cheshire animal charity is desperate to find a new Nantwich home for this poor dog. Ten-year-old Paddy has been in kennels for over a year and a half, and now faces being put down.

January 14, 2014
Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council chiefs dismissed potential shale gas “fracking” sites – hours after David Cameron claimed it was the future for energy. Oil and gas companies leading the charge for shale gas plan to expand drilling sites in the UK – with Crewe and Nantwich area a potential rich source.

January 14, 2014
Big-hearted Nantwich golfers chip in to buy life-saving defibrillator

Big-hearted Nantwich golfers chip in to buy life-saving defibrillator

Big-hearted golfers at a Nantwich club have chipped in to provide their local area with a life-saving defibrillator. Members of Brookfield Golf Club in Hankelow have all pitched in to help raise £7,800 over the last year.

January 14, 2014
Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

More productions have been added to the new spring season at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. These include stand-up from Jon Richardson, a comedy musical with Lesley Joseph, and children’s entertainment by The Sooty Show and Bananas in Pyjamas.

January 13, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town draw 2-2 away at Stamford

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town draw 2-2 away at Stamford

Nantwich Town earned themselves a hard-fought point in a 2-2 draw away at Stamford. The Dabbers came back from conceding a second minute penalty and were only seven minutes away from grabbing all three points.

January 12, 2014
Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston residents are celebrating after a planning application to build up to 300 homes on “Green Gap” land was thrown out. Gladman Homes wanted to develop on the land off Church Lane, known locally as “Witters Field”.

January 11, 2014
Teacher App “Reggie” launched by Nantwich firm wins top award

Teacher App “Reggie” launched by Nantwich firm wins top award

An app launched by a Nantwich firm to help teachers register their pupils, has won a prestigious MobileWebAward. The “Reggie” was awarded “Outstanding Mobile App” and now sits alongside other winners such as Google, Orange, E! Online, Volkswagen and Gucci.

January 10, 2014
Barony fields in Nantwich given all clear in contamination study

Barony fields in Nantwich given all clear in contamination study

Work to probe potential contamination at the Barony playing fields in Nantwich has been completed, council chiefs say. Cheshire East Council carried out tests on potential land contamination with more extensive soil sampling on the former clay pit and domestic refuse tip.

January 10, 2014