Environment

Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

A new traffic lights system on one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions has finally been switched on, despite weeks of delays.

The lights improvement is taking place at the junction of Welsh Row and Waterlode, but temporary lights have been in place for several weeks, causing long delays

September 27, 2016
Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property has appealed against the Secretary of State’s decision to block plans for the 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ development in Stapeley.

Sources say Colin Muller has decided to continue his fight to build the scheme on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Broad Lane and London Road.

September 22, 2016
Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and North Shropshire College are forming a federation which will benefit students, communities and businesses.

Both colleges specialise in land-based subjects and technical and vocational qualifications.

September 17, 2016
Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

The project to restore Nantwich’s historic aqueduct has scooped a national prize.

Conserve Nantwich Aqueduct project by Canal and Rivers Trust won the Restoration and Historic Environment Category at the Living Waterways Awards in Birmingham.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town councillors have donated equipment to local officers in a bid to target speeders in the town.

A Speed Indicator Device and a speed gun has been presented to Nantwich Police as part of the local Community Speed Watch scheme.

September 14, 2016
Police launch “Fatal Four” crackdown on South Cheshire roads

Police launch “Fatal Four” crackdown on South Cheshire roads

Police are targeting South Cheshire drivers who breach the ‘fatal four’ causes of collisions in a week-long operation.

The “Fatal Four” campaign, between September 12-18, will target drivers who drink and drug drive, drive at excessive speed, do not wear seatbelts or misuse technology while driving.

September 13, 2016
Nantwich residents object to car wash plan near gardens

Nantwich residents object to car wash plan near gardens

Nantwich residents are kicking up a stink about plans for a new car wash business – at the bottom of their gardens.

More than 20 vehicles a day could be treated if the new operation on Station Yard, off Pillory Street at the rear of Aldi supermarket, are given the go ahead.

September 9, 2016
Nantwich Post Office to close for two weeks for major revamp

Nantwich Post Office to close for two weeks for major revamp

Nantwich Post Office is set to be revamped and become one of the organisation’s ‘main style’ branches, it has emerged.

But the branch on Pepper Street in the town centre will have to close for more than two weeks while the work takes place.

September 9, 2016
Balsam teams clear invading plants from Nantwich riverbanks

Balsam teams clear invading plants from Nantwich riverbanks

Scores of hardy volunteers have helped clear Nantwich’s riverbanks of the invading plant, Balsam.

Around 25 volunteers worked for several days to fight back against the weed which was consuming large areas of the River Weaver in the town.

September 2, 2016
Volunteers in the saddle to help Tour of Britain visiting Nantwich

Volunteers in the saddle to help Tour of Britain visiting Nantwich

Hundreds of volunteers across Cheshire are lining up to help the Tour of Britain’s visit to the region run smoothly.

High-profile cyclists like Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish will be racing through Nantwich and other Cheshire East towns and villages on September 6.

September 2, 2016
Warning to motorists to plan Nantwich Food Festival journey

Warning to motorists to plan Nantwich Food Festival journey

Visitors to the Nantwich Food Festival are being urged to plan their journey to the event this weekend.

More than 30,000 people are expected to visit the festival starting tomorrow (September 2) until Sunday (September 4).

September 1, 2016
Fly-tippers anger Nantwich Cricket Club chiefs

Fly-tippers anger Nantwich Cricket Club chiefs

Angry cricket club bosses in Nantwich have slammed fly-tippers for dumping a huge sofa on the club’s driveway.

Nantwich CC spokesman Rob Sproston was confronted with this red settee blocking the entry to the club off Whitehouse Lane.

August 21, 2016
Youngster sweeps board at Nantwich fishing contest

Youngster sweeps board at Nantwich fishing contest

A young angler swept the board at the popular Nantwich Fishing competition.

Adam Biddulph won heaviest individual fish as well as overall bag weight at the contest at Bay Moulton Border Fisheries.

August 20, 2016