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Anger as Cheshire East axes garden waste collections for 4 months

Anger as Cheshire East axes garden waste collections for 4 months

Garden waste collections across Nantwich and Crewe are to be axed for four months to save money. But the move by Cheshire East Council has sparked anger from residents, according to local councillors.

October 16, 2013
Match report: Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Chorley

Match report: Nantwich Town lose 1-0 at home to Chorley

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town keeper Jack Cudworth had a debut to forget after giving away a penalty which sent Dabbers crashing to a 1-0 defeat. Cudworth (pictured) felled Chorley’s Josh Hine in the box and Hine stroked home the spot-kick in the 11th minute.

October 16, 2013
Nantwich auction house sale “best of year”, say bosses

Nantwich auction house sale “best of year”, say bosses

Auction house bosses in Nantwich say a bumper one-day sale is a sign of new optimism among trade and private buyers. Furniture, light fittings, art, antiques and a diamond ring which sold for £90,000 were part of the Peter Wilson auction on Market Street.

October 16, 2013
Peckforton Castle boss scoops Cheshire Business Person of the Year

Peckforton Castle boss scoops Cheshire Business Person of the Year

The boss of Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has scooped a high-profile business accolade. Chris Naylor, managing director of Peckforton Castle, picked up “Business Person of the Year” at the prestigious Cheshire Business Awards 2013.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed a deal to bring more events to town – including a “boy band” tribute during the World Cup! The council has joined with Cheshire-based Warble Entertainment to offer more varied entertainment at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum is to stage a number of events over the next two weeks after welcoming special guests to the venue. Mayor of Cheshire East Council Cllr Dorothy Flude visited the Pillory Street facility.

October 14, 2013
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White The annual Reaseheath Apple Festival has been attracting hundreds of visitors  to the Nantwich college. This weekend was the 21st holding of the festival and featured scores of types of our favourite fruit.

October 13, 2013
Nantwich Town crash to 2-0 defeat away at Buxton

Nantwich Town crash to 2-0 defeat away at Buxton

By James Briscoe A Lee Morris brace in the first 10 minutes sent Nantwich Town crashing to defeat for the first time in three weeks. Buxton’s rapid start and solid defence meant the Dabbers struggled to fight their way back into the encounter at the Silverlands.

October 12, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

A Nantwich man’s new novel set in the town during the Civil War is to launch at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. David Wilson’s story, “The Winter Siege”, is set in Nantwich when Civil War raged through the country.

October 11, 2013
Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews will be rolling into Nantwich next week to offer drivers some winter advice. They are teaming up with other agencies to carry out free safety checks on cars as part of their campaign for safer roads in Cheshire.

October 10, 2013
Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

A planning application for dozens of new houses in a busy village near Nantwich looks set to be refused. The plans submitted for 40 homes to the rear of Eastern Road in Willaston by Richard Lee Ltd, have sparked objections from campaigners.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Hospice supporters in Nantwich are being urged to don their Santa suits and take part in an annual fund-raising race. St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is organising the “Santa’s Day Out” event at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Racing Circuit on Sunday December 8.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich Town deserved point against FC United, says boss Johnson

Nantwich Town deserved point against FC United, says boss Johnson

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson believes his side deserved at least a point after a hard fought 1-1 draw at home to FC United. Johnson feels the Dabbers performance in front of a bumper crowd showed signs they can compete with the best in the league.

October 9, 2013