More than 70 farmers gathered at a dairy farming conference at Reaseheath College in Nantwich. Delegates packed the John Platt Farming Innovation Centre to hear speakers presenting real life case studies of their own businesses.
A Nantwich man is tackling the hardest race in the world to raise money for Mencap. Land agent Jack Tavernor will take on the gruelling 156-mile Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara Desert in April.
A fire which destroyed seven tonnes of hay in a field in Nantwich could have been started deliberately. Crews from Nantwich were called to a report of hay bales on fire at Fields Farm, close to the railway line off Queen’s Drive.
The future of Nantwich’s CCTV service could be in doubt unless the town council contributes. Nantwich Town councillors have been told by Cheshire East Council they may have to pay up to £26,000 if they want a full service to remain in place.
The BBC’s former psychic medium is staging a live show in Nantwich later this month. Mike King has travelled around the world in his work as a psychic and is now staging a series of shows in Cheshire.
Nantwich Museum has won a Sustainable Improvement Fund grant to help pay for a new website. The site, “Nantwich Museum Online”, will help the Pillory Street venue reach a wider audience through digital media.
Signs are being erected in all Nantwich play areas in a bid to discourage people from smoking. They will promote a new voluntary “Play Smokefree” code in all Cheshire East Council run playgrounds.
A Nantwich student has become the first female winner of a regional sheep farmer competition. Ellen Helliwell, based at Reaseheath College, showed all round skills to win the title of “Young Shepherd of the Year”.
A Nantwich town councillor has welcomed moves to defer a decision on a 240-homes proposal for greenfield land off Marsh Lane. Cllr Arthur Moran (left) spoke out against the Gladman Developments proposals at a Cheshire East Council strategic planning board.
A Nantwich trader put himself in the picture for a top accolade – as a Guild Commended framer! Mark Gee, who runs Art of Framing shop in Pillory Street, has passed the professional qualification that recognises excellence in craftsmanship and service.
Nantwich Town manager Jimmy Quinn has added to his team with the signing of centre-half Charlie Raglan. The former Port Vale, Stockport and Hinckley United player will make his debut at home to Whitby Town tomorrow (February 9).
A young child from Nantwich has been submitted to hospital with suspected meningitis. The pupil, from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley, was taken in earlier this week for treatment.
A medal awarded to a Royal Marine who fought in the famous Battle of Trafalgar, could sell for £16,000 at a Nantwich auction. The Naval General Service Medal 1793 -1840, awarded to Thomas Durnell, goes under the hammer at Peter Wilson on Market Street.
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