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£5k contest launched to find Crewe and Nantwich business brains

£5k contest launched to find Crewe and Nantwich business brains

Young business brains in Nantwich and Crewe are being urged to enter a new competition – with a £5k prize up for grabs. The campaign, backed by South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, is targeting 18-25 years olds living in a 10-mile radius of Crewe or Nantwich.

May 28, 2014
Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

A Tarporley man has been badly injured in a road smash near Sandbach. The 21-year-old was a passenger in a blue Ford Fiesta which collided with another at the junction of Clay Lane and Hall Lane, Elton.

May 27, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe firms back Foundation Rides cycling fundraiser

Nantwich and Crewe firms back Foundation Rides cycling fundraiser

South Cheshire-based Up and Under Foundation is to stage the 2014 Foundation Rides in aid of disadvantaged youngsters. Cyclist and businesses from around Nantwich and Crewe will join together on June 8 for the fund-raiser.

May 26, 2014
Willaston councillor urges homes plan objectors to attend inquiry

Willaston councillor urges homes plan objectors to attend inquiry

A Willaston councillor is urging residents fighting a plan to build 170 homes to attend a public inquiry. Richborough Estates want to build the properties on land north of Moorfields in Willaston, near Nantwich.

May 25, 2014
Half of Nantwich’s popular cygnets feared dead, say experts

Half of Nantwich’s popular cygnets feared dead, say experts

There are fears that half of a group  of new-born cygnets on Nantwich’s Mill Island have been killed. Hundreds of passersby have marvelled at the cygnets born to Nantwich’s popular swan family on the River Weaver last week.

May 23, 2014
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson signs two more Joneses

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson signs two more Joneses

Nantwich Town fans will be struggling to keep up with the Joneses next season! Dabbers boss Danny Johnson has just landed his second and third signing of the week – and all three have the surname Jones.

May 22, 2014
Nantwich Museum Art Fund grant secures future of “Nantwich Treasure”

Nantwich Museum Art Fund grant secures future of “Nantwich Treasure”

Nantwich Museum has been awarded a grant of £8,250 to secure the future of its popular “Nantwich Treasure” display. The grant has come from the “Treasure Plus” scheme through the Art Fund, supported by The Headley Trust.

May 22, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe residents warned amid rise in thefts from vehicles

Nantwich and Crewe residents warned amid rise in thefts from vehicles

Police in Crewe and Nantwich are warning residents to keep cars secure  in hot weather after a rise in thefts from vehicles. Cars and vans with windows open or doors unlocked have been targeted by opportunists over the last two weeks.

May 22, 2014
Nantwich special constable honoured at awards ceremony

Nantwich special constable honoured at awards ceremony

A Nantwich special constable has been honoured after dealing with a serious road smash – on the way to start his first ever shift! Jack Nelson was driving to Nantwich when he came across the three-car accident on the A483 near Wrexham.

May 20, 2014
Judicial review bid over Cheshire East Council housing ruling

Judicial review bid over Cheshire East Council housing ruling

A controversial planning decision which could open the gates for housing developers in Nantwich, is to be challenged in the courts. Cheshire East Council has announced it is to fight a decision by a planning inspector which ruled in April the authority does not have a 5-year supply of housing land.

May 20, 2014
Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Bumper crowds flocked to Reaseheath College to enjoy its annual Family Festival. Thousands of visitors spent the day at the college’s Nantwich campus in warm sunshine and a carnival atmosphere.

May 20, 2014
Ex Crewe Alexandra star Steve Jones signs for Nantwich Town

Ex Crewe Alexandra star Steve Jones signs for Nantwich Town

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has swooped to sign former Crewe Alexandra forward and Northern Ireland international Steve Jones. Jones, 37, gained 29 international caps and also served Burnley and Walsall after stepping up to League football from Leigh RMI.

May 19, 2014
St Mary’s Church Nantwich to stage free lunchtime concerts

St Mary’s Church Nantwich to stage free lunchtime concerts

A series of lunch-time concerts are to take place at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich over the next three months. The free summer-time music spectacles will be held every Thursday from 12.30pm in June, July and August.

May 19, 2014