Environment

Nantwich farmer’s stark TB warning after 70 cows slaughtered

Nantwich farmer’s stark TB warning after 70 cows slaughtered

A Nantwich farmer has issued a stark warning over the deadly TB virus which has caused 70 of his cows to be slaughtered. Distraught Phil Latham blames badgers for spreading the disease after losing 10 per cent of his herd at Brookhouse Farm in Chorley, Nantwich.

June 15, 2012
Canal artist stops off in Nantwich during “Year of the Boat” journey

Canal artist stops off in Nantwich during “Year of the Boat” journey

An artist travelling the UK’s canals has been in Nantwich for the latest stage of his “Year of the Boat” project. Rob Pointon, 29, gave shoppers a glimpse of his work when he painted in the heart of Nantwich town centre.

June 14, 2012
New Bluebell woods along Crewe-Nantwich Greenway are unveiled

New Bluebell woods along Crewe-Nantwich Greenway are unveiled

A community bluebell wood near Nantwich has been officially opened to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. A plaque to mark the Wistaston wildlife haven, part of the Crewe to Nantwich Greenway, was unveiled by Mayor of Crewe Peggy Martin.

June 6, 2012
Cheshire East issues Olympic Torch disruption warning

Cheshire East issues Olympic Torch disruption warning

Council chiefs warned thousands of Crewe and Nantwich residents to expect travel and business disruption when the Olympic Torch arrives in town. Major routes will be shut for more than two hours during peak morning as torchbearers run the Flame around Crewe town centre.

May 30, 2012
Plan for 13 canalside homes in Nantwich to go before councillors

Plan for 13 canalside homes in Nantwich to go before councillors

Plans to build 13 homes on land next to a canal in Nantwich are to go before councillors next week. The proposals, put forward by Elan Real Estate Ltd and British Waterways, include retaining a children’s play area on land off Marsh Lane.

May 29, 2012
Wardens target messy dog owners in Willaston and Rope

Wardens target messy dog owners in Willaston and Rope

Dog wardens are targeting irresponsible pet owners who don’t cleam up in the Nantwich villages of Willaston and Rope. Councillors and villagers have welcomed the crackdown which involves stencilling dog mess and wardens in plain clothes watching owners.

May 26, 2012
College students to play at Royal Garden opening in Wistaston

College students to play at Royal Garden opening in Wistaston

Students are hoping they will be music to the ears when they perform at the opening of a new Royal Rose Garden in Wistaston. A-Level students from South Cheshire College will help celebrate the garden’s unveiling on June 8 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

May 25, 2012
A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A new road layout off the M6 for Nantwich and Crewe could unlock the potential for new jobs in South Cheshire, council chiefs claim. Plans for the new road layout on the A500 approach and around junction 16 roundabout and slip roads could start this autumn.

May 23, 2012
Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

A promising young farmer was the best baa none in a new competition to find Reaseheath College’s Young Shepherd of the Year. Guto Jones, 17, clinched the title in a contest held during the Nantwich college’s popular Family Festival.

May 23, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group cleans up town park and streets

Nantwich Litter Group cleans up town park and streets

Nantwich Litter Group has been making a clean sweep of the town’s parks and streets in a bid to tidy up Nantwich for the summer. A recent “Group Pick” targeted Brookfield Park all the way through to the Morrisons carpark via Waterlode, Station Road and Pillory Street.

May 18, 2012
Nantwich college gardener shines in national competition

Nantwich college gardener shines in national competition

A gardener from Nantwich proved she is among the best in the country after coming fourth in a national competition. Rhiannon Harris, 28, Reaseheath College and National Trust trainee, shone at the Institute of Horticulture’s “Young Horticulturalist of the Year”.

May 14, 2012
Nantwich town car parks free on Jubilee Bank Holidays

Nantwich town car parks free on Jubilee Bank Holidays

All council car parking in Nantwich will be free on the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holidays. Cheshire East Council has decided to suspend car parking charges on all its carparks in Nantwich and other towns.

May 11, 2012
Young Nantwich gardeners bloom in new training scheme

Young Nantwich gardeners bloom in new training scheme

Nantwich residents can look forward to a summer of flourishing flower beds thanks to an award-winning training scheme. The project, run by Cheshire East Council and delivered by Reaseheath College, has seen budding gardeners working in parks and gardens.

May 11, 2012