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Nantwich Police operation targets rogue drivers on rural routes

Nantwich Police operation targets rogue drivers on rural routes

Nantwich Police have launched a campaign to crackdown on rogue road users in rural areas of the district. Operation Arion is focusing on key countryside routes during the summer months, using Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology.

July 31, 2013
Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students and staff earned top marks at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Two show gardens created by teams at Reaseheath College were awarded silver gilt and silver medals at the famous show.

July 30, 2013
World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

Final preparations are taking place for the Nantwich Show – the biggest event in the town’s calendar. And none more so than a world record attempt to make and bake the world’s biggest ever cheesecake!

July 29, 2013
Cheshire East unveils free Snow Hill parking after 3pm in Nantwich

Cheshire East unveils free Snow Hill parking after 3pm in Nantwich

Motorists in Nantwich will enjoy free car parking as part of a new initiative by Cheshire East Council. From August 5, parking on the Snow Hill car park next to Nantwich Pool will be free of charge from 3pm each day.

July 27, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group boosted by new volunteers

Nantwich Litter Group boosted by new volunteers

Nantwich Litter Group has benefited from the Societies Spectacular event after recruiting new volunteers. Group members were encouraged by the public’s response to their stall which showed pictures featuring volunteers at work and typical litter problems.

July 24, 2013
Gladman wins appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich

Gladman wins appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich

A housing developer has won its appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich. Gladman Developments’ proposal for the homes off Queen’s Drive were originally refused by Cheshire East Council.

July 22, 2013
Reaseheath College celebrates top students at Nantwich graduation

Reaseheath College celebrates top students at Nantwich graduation

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up a record year of student enrolments and achievements. The college’s annual awards ceremony celebrated the success of over 1,200 graduating FE students who have achieved industry qualifications and skills.

July 16, 2013
Nantwich’s Wellington Road closed as United Utilities sewer works begin

Nantwich’s Wellington Road closed as United Utilities sewer works begin

A busy route in and out of Nantwich is now closed for eight weeks as major drainage works get under way. Wellington Road is now closed off between Station Road and Parkfield Drive.

July 16, 2013
Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich earns TripAdvisor award

Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich earns TripAdvisor award

One of Nantwich’s top attractions has scooped a prestigious Certificate of Excellence 2013 from TripAdvisor. Hack Green Secret Secret Nuclear Bunker is now among the top performing 10 per cent of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor.

July 15, 2013
Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

A selection of artefacts dug up during the Kingsley Fields excavation in Nantwich have gone on display at the town’s museum. The Roman dig was carried out in 2002 by Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, funded by developers Bellway Homes.

July 15, 2013
Oil lorry accident at M6 junction 16 sparks A500 tailbacks in Cheshire

Oil lorry accident at M6 junction 16 sparks A500 tailbacks in Cheshire

Drivers in Nantwich and Crewe are warned to avoid the A500 and M6 junction 16 after a fire involving a lorry carrying cooking oil. The heavy goods vehicle overturned on the northbound sliproad at junction 16.

July 10, 2013
Cheshire East Council to study flooding problems in Nantwich village

Cheshire East Council to study flooding problems in Nantwich village

A councillor has welcomed plans to reduce flooding in the village of Willaston, near Nantwich. Areas of the village, such as Coppice Road, have been badly  hit by floods in recent years.

July 5, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Eighteen volunteers of Nantwich Litter Group blitzed rubbish in the Barony area of the town. Workers tidied Barony Park, Barony Road, Middlewich Road up to the A500 roundabout, and smaller nearby roads.

July 4, 2013