Environment

Michael Flash Meakin, scrap metal collector

Thousands angry at Wulvern “threat” to Nantwich metal man, Flash

Thousands of people have signed a petition supporting Nantwich scrap metal collector, Michael “Flash” Meakin.

The petition was launched after Wulvern Housing posted signs around his property on Gerard Drive warning him about fly-tipping and threatening to prosecute.

August 11, 2015
Reaseheath maize maze offers Superhero theme for families

Reaseheath maize maze offers Superhero theme for families

Nantwich families are having to summon superhuman powers when they visit Reaseheath College’s giant maize maze challenge.

The theme of the Nantwich college’s annual attraction is ‘Superhero’.

August 9, 2015
Nantwich student wins Harper Adams University award

Nantwich student wins Harper Adams University award

A Nantwich dairy farmer has been chosen as Student of the Month ahead of 2,000 others at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.

And the award for Becky Erskine, 24, crowns her comeback to studies after she took a break six years ago.

August 5, 2015
Wyche Primary pupils in Nantwich win wildlife posters competition

Wyche Primary pupils in Nantwich win wildlife posters competition

Pupils from Wyche Primary School in Nantwich are to have their imaginative posters displayed on country roads throughout Cheshire East.

Their designs won a competition to promote Cheshire East Council’s wildlife conservation policy.

August 4, 2015
One-way Welsh Row step closer as Gladman housing plan approved

One-way Welsh Row step closer as Gladman housing plan approved

A one-way Welsh Row is a step closer after councillors passed a controversial 118-house scheme on green fields in Nantwich.

Cheshire East strategic planning board passed Gladman Development’s application in a vote, which will see current development off Queen’s Drive expanded.

July 31, 2015
Nantwich Show shines once more as thousands enjoy sunshine event

Nantwich Show shines once more as thousands enjoy sunshine event

The weather held fine, thousands flocked in, and organisers had broad smiles as Nantwich Show once again proved a massive success.

By the end, the show ground at Dorfold Park was bathed much longed-for warm sunshine, and families young and old went home happy.

July 30, 2015
International Cheese Awards 2015 judged at Nantwich Show ground

International Cheese Awards 2015 judged at Nantwich Show ground

Cheese makers from Nantwich to the Netherlands packed in to the giant marquee at Nantwich Show ground today for the 2015 International Cheese Awards.

More than 4,600 cheeses from 26 different countries all competed for a plethora of prizes in the 83,000 sq ft marquee at Dorfold Park.

July 28, 2015
New £7m Shavington-Crewe Jack Mills Way link road unveiled

New £7m Shavington-Crewe Jack Mills Way link road unveiled

The grandson of a driver attacked in the notorious Great Train Robbery, has described a road naming ceremony in Shavington as a “very proud moment”.

Ian Mills unveiled a street sign as part of the launch of Jack Mills Way – the new £7million road linking the A500 at Shavington with Gresty Road in Crewe.

July 27, 2015
Forecast improves for biggest ever Nantwich Show

Forecast improves for biggest ever Nantwich Show

Nantwich is gearing up for one of its busiest days of the year as the annual Nantwich Show comes to town.

Organisers say Nantwich Show ground at Dorfold Park is in a good condition, and the forecast is now looking good for Wednesday (July 29).

July 27, 2015
Reaseheath College students wow RHS Flower Show judges

Reaseheath College students wow RHS Flower Show judges

Pupils and students enjoyed the limelight when they won prizes and appeared on Reaseheath College’s eye-catching garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

Thomas Atkinson, six, his seven year-old sister Beau, Poppy Beeson, eight, and seven year-old Ruby Deaville, who were dressed as ‘bug hunters’, posed on the garden with a giant aphid for photographers.

July 26, 2015
New £7 million road linking A500 and Gresty Road to be unveiled

New £7 million road linking A500 and Gresty Road to be unveiled

The new £7million road linking the A500 at Shavington with Gresty Road in Crewe is to be unveiled on Monday (July 27).

The 0.7-mile Basford West Spine Road will be named Jack Mills Way, after the late train driver from Crewe who was attacked during the notorious Great Train Robbery in 1963.

July 24, 2015
Marsh Lane in Nantwich to close for  bridge repairs

Marsh Lane in Nantwich to close for bridge repairs

Busy Marsh Lane in Nantwich is to close for a week for a damaged bridge to be repaired.

The lane will be shut by Cheshire East Council either side of Ravensmoor Bridge between August 10 and 14.

July 24, 2015
Access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way

Minister invites more views on Muller Property Stapeley plan

Campaigners fighting Muller Property Group’s bid to build 1,100 homes in Stapeley, have a chance to push for a second public inquiry.

Secretary of State Greg Clark quashed the previous Government decision which rejected Muller’s appeal against Cheshire East Council’s decision to refuse planning permission.

July 20, 2015