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Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich is to close for almost a year from September 16.

The company is building a new store on the site, which means it will be closed until at least summer 2021.

August 20, 2020
Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

A determined group of Cheshire Fire Cadets including one from Nantwich are raising money to finish building classrooms in Nepal.

The team of 13 raised more than £50,000 before lockdown and are now continuing their quest to secure enough funds to finish the school project.

August 20, 2020
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Cheshire East secures High Court injunction to stop Barony Park access

A High Court injunction to prevent unauthorised encampments on Barony Park in Nantwich has been secured by Cheshire East Council.

The injunction aims to prevent any future unauthorised encampments at the park for the next two years.

August 18, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years

Cheshire Wildlife Trust are to reintroduce beavers back to Cheshire after 400 years.

Beavers are native to Cheshire but they became extinct in England in the 16th century.

August 18, 2020
RSPCA respond to 2,000 incidents in Cheshire during lockdown

RSPCA respond to 2,000 incidents in Cheshire during lockdown

RSPCA key workers have responded to 100,000 incidents during lockdown – including more than 2,000 in Cheshire.

The animal welfare charity’s frontline officers, animal carers and vets have rescued, treated and cared for animals in need since the country went into lockdown on March 23.

August 17, 2020
Nantwich Museum unveils plan to upgrade Main Gallery

Nantwich Museum unveils plan to upgrade Main Gallery

Nantwich Museum has unveiled ambitious plans to update its Main Gallery.

The Cheese and Dairy Room was updated in 2017 and the Cheshire Civil War Centre Gallery opened in 2019 at the Pillory Street venue.

August 15, 2020
Cash payments for Nantwich car parks to be reintroduced on August 17

Cash payments for Nantwich car parks to be reintroduced on August 17

Cheshire East Council is to re-introduce cash payments at its car parks from Monday August 17.

The move comes amid mounting anger from residents and local businesses in Nantwich ever since charges were brought back in June after a temporary lockdown suspension.

August 14, 2020
MP vows to fight Muller scheme expansion after Stapeley appeal ruling

MP vows to fight Muller scheme expansion after Stapeley appeal ruling

The MP for Crewe & Nantwich has vowed to fight any attempt to expand a controversial development in Nantwich given the go ahead by the Government.

Dr Kieran Mullan said he was “very disappointed” that Cheshire East Council will not appeal the Secretary of State’s decision to allow Muller Properties to build 189 homes on land in Stapeley.

August 13, 2020
Thunderstorms create spectacular lightning show above Nantwich

Thunderstorms create spectacular lightning show above Nantwich

Nantwich residents were treated to a rare spectacular lightning show as a huge thunderstorm rocked the skies above the town.

These incredible images taken by Paul Compton capture lightning strikes above the rooftops of some Nantwich homes.

August 12, 2020
Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

A Zoo Management graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has been appointed Vice Chair of Chester Zoo’s new Youth Board.

Felix Rowan-Young and fellow board members, selected for their enthusiasm and dedication, will help shape the future direction of the famous zoo and develop its appeal to teenagers and young adults.

August 11, 2020
Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes

Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes

Cheshire East Council has unveiled its first nine walking and cycling schemes to boost Covid-19 recovery – but none are in Nantwich.

The schemes are the first active travel projects to support the borough through the pandemic.

August 10, 2020
South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire

South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire

A South Cheshire couple ended up in hospital after a fire in their home was sparked by a charging e-cigarette.

Jennifer Brown, 35, and Scot Washington, 34, suffered smoke inhalation after managing to extinguish the fire in an upstairs bedroom in their house in Crewe.

August 10, 2020
Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years

Tributes have been paid to a Nantwich Market trader who has called it a day after 30 years working at the market.

Mary Faulkner has run a knitting stall in the market hall in the town since 1987.

August 9, 2020