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Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police have warned residents of a Nantwich village their cars could be towed away if they continue to park badly. A letter from Nantwich Police has been delivered to residents in Willaston in a bid to tackle the growing problem of parked vehicles causing obstruction.

January 8, 2014
Leighton Hospital restrictions extended to tackle winter bug rise

Leighton Hospital restrictions extended to tackle winter bug rise

Visiting restrictions at Leighton Hospital have been extended as the Norovirus winter bug spreads. Health chiefs are now restricting visiting on all adult wards at the South Cheshire hospital to prevent Norovirus cases among patients rising.

January 7, 2014
Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Proposals to build 40 homes at the rear of a secondary school in Nantwich have been recommended for rejection by planners. Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd want to build the development on grass land at the rear of Audlem Road, close to Brine Leas School.

January 7, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach has sights set on National League

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach has sights set on National League

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Andy Brown believes the 1st team could be playing National League rugby in two years. Brown hailed a stunning first half of the season for the Vagrants team which saw them top Midlands 2 West (North) at Christmas.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College has acquired a specialist private training provider. DART Training is based in Derbyshire and works with small and medium businesses throughout the Midlands.

January 4, 2014
Nantwich Police warn residents after spate of shed burglaries

Nantwich Police warn residents after spate of shed burglaries

Police in Nantwich are warning homeowners in the town to be alert after a number of sheds were broken into overnight. The allotments on Welshman’s Lane were particularly targeted by thieves, officers say.

January 4, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 4 Droylsden 0

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 4 Droylsden 0

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town maintained their fine league form with a comfortable 4-0 victory over bottom side Droylsden. Just short of 300 fans watched the Dabbers ease past their opponents at the Weaver Stadium.

January 4, 2014
Leighton Hospital visiting clampdown as Norovirus spreads to patients

Leighton Hospital visiting clampdown as Norovirus spreads to patients

South Cheshire health chiefs are to restrict Leighton Hospital visiting amid a rise in patients suffering the Norovirus winter bug. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is appealing for visiting to wards to be kept to an “essential minimum”.

January 2, 2014
Nantwich schools to benefit from £8.1 million school places grant

Nantwich schools to benefit from £8.1 million school places grant

Nantwich schools could benefit from a slice of an £8.1 million Government grant to create more school places in Cheshire East. The handout is part of a national £2.35 billion injection into school places between 2014 and 2017.

January 2, 2014
Nantwich resident benefits from new “Wheels to Work” scheme

Nantwich resident benefits from new “Wheels to Work” scheme

A new moped loan scheme is proving its worth for Nantwich resident Darren Rivers. Darren spent two hours a day walking to and from work before he getting help with a moped.

January 2, 2014
William Turner paintings net £34,000 at Nantwich auction

William Turner paintings net £34,000 at Nantwich auction

Paintings by industrial painter William Turner stole the show in a sale at Nantwich fine art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson. Five of the Manchester artist’s unique works sold for a total of £34,100 at the Market Street auction house.

January 2, 2014
Council chiefs to study parking problems in Nantwich village

Council chiefs to study parking problems in Nantwich village

Council chiefs have pledged to study traffic problems affecting the village of Willaston near Nantwich. An on-street parking review costing £5,000 will take place in 2014 after dozens of complaints from residents and local councillors.

December 31, 2013