Human Interest

Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council to fight Muller Homes at public inquiry

Parish councillors in Nantwich told dozens of residents how they intend to fight Muller Homes at a forthcoming public inquiry. Around 30 people attended a public meeting at Stapeley community hall to air their views before the inquiry on February 18.

February 4, 2014
Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

The family of a young man found dead in Nantwich hours after celebrating his 21st birthday, have paid tribute to him. David Flaherty is pictured celebrating the milestone the night before he died suddenly at his girlfriend’s house on Bishops Wood.

February 4, 2014
Nantwich woman found guilty of £6,000 benefits fraud

Nantwich woman found guilty of £6,000 benefits fraud

A Nantwich woman has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming nearly £6,000 in benefits. Hazel Tinsley, 59, was given a 12-month community order and told to do 200 hours’ of unpaid work.

February 3, 2014
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled a new information point to celebrate one of Nantwich’s rarest wildlife residents. A specially-commissioned oak display gives visitors along the Shropshire Union Canal an insight into the life of the water vole.

February 3, 2014
Cheshire PCC to axe 70 police staff jobs but freeze council tax

Cheshire PCC to axe 70 police staff jobs but freeze council tax

Cheshire PCC John Dwyer has pledged to freeze council tax for policing in the county – but it set to axe 70 police staff jobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich councillor Mr Dwyer revealed his plans in his second police budget since being elected as Police & Crime Commissioner.

January 30, 2014
Network Rail bids to demolish Nantwich signal box

Network Rail bids to demolish Nantwich signal box

Network Rail is set to demolish Nantwich’s aging railway signal box if plans get given the go ahead. They have submitted plans to Cheshire East Council to knock down the signal box at the level crossing on Wellington Road.

January 30, 2014
Drivers face new double yellow lines on London Road, Nantwich

Drivers face new double yellow lines on London Road, Nantwich

A busy Nantwich road finally has double yellow lines after months of complaining by residents over parking problems. The lines have been put down on a section of London Road close to the junction with Jackson Avenue near to The Leopard pub.

January 29, 2014
Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Council chiefs are being urged to move an inquiry into a Nantwich housing plan, which is set to be held 30 miles away in Macclesfield. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has stepped in to request the inquiry into the Muller Homes application be held in the Nantwich area.

January 28, 2014
Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

The Very Best In Stand Up is back in town with the latest Nantwich Civic Hall show set for February 7. And promoters have lined up four quality comedy acts for the first gig of 2014.

January 28, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Public inquiry set for controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” plan

A public inquiry into a controversial plan to build a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley is to be held on February 18. Muller Homes wants to build the development, which could include business units, shops and a school, on land between Peter De Stapleigh Way, London Road and Broad Lane.

January 27, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Nantwich Town keen to sign new head groundsman

Nantwich Town keen to sign new head groundsman

Nantwich Town are hoping to land a big signing in the transfer window – a new head groundsman! Bosses at the Weaver Stadium are keen to bring in experience to help improve the playing area and surrounds at the ground off Waterlode.

January 23, 2014