The Holly Holy Day Society is putting together the final plans ahead of this month’s “Battle of Nantwich” on January 26. It promises to be another action-packed event with the Sealed Knot’s re-enactment of the 1644 battle on Mill Island the highlight.
Developers want to build 60 new homes on land at the former bible college off London Road, Nantwich. Plans show old student accommodation blocks would be knocked down to make way for new family homes within the grounds.
Nantwich residents could be recruited as advisers to Cheshire East Council on how to improve countryside access. People with a passion and knowledge of footpaths and bridleways will be part of the new countryside group.
A Nantwich events director and fundraiser is one of four Cheshire people to receive a New Year Honour. Retired farmer Roger Mills receives an MBE after helping to raise more than £500,000 for local charities including Christie’s Hospital.
Campaigners in Stapeley fighting plans for a new 1,100-home village, have called the Cheshire East Council draft development plan “helpful”. But they also question the weight of the report as they continue their fight to prevent Muller Property’s Nantwich South project.
Furious Nantwich Town fans are calling for an Evo-Stik Premier League inquiry into a match official’s decision to postpone their Boxing Day game against Ashton United. A local official had passed the Weaver Stadium pitch as fit to play earlier in the day.
Residents across South Cheshire have been lighting up the area with amazing Christmas lights displays. Nantwichnews contributor Jonathan White took these photos of properties where owners have gone the extra mile to bring festive cheer to their street.
Nantwich will be protected by new Green Belt land east and west of the town, and see 1,000 homes built near Reaseheath rather than Stapeley. That’s according to a draft Cheshire East Council strategy now ready for public consultation.
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for the River Weaver through Nantwich. River levels along the Weaver’s catchment through the town to Shrewbridge Lodge are very high after heavy and persistent rain.
Homeless dogs will enjoy some Christmas cheer thanks to animal management students in Nantwich. Reaseheath College students were so touched by the plight of unwanted dogs and puppies rescued by Animal Lifeline, they organised a Christmas collection.
Work on damaged roads in and around Nantwich has been bolstered by a £2.3 million grant from the Government. The funding comes after Cheshire East councillors lobbied Ministers for more cash to repair highways badly damaged by freezing winters and floods.
Santa made an early appearance when he turned up at the Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich. The fair was opened by MP for Crewe and Nantwich Edward Timpson and featured stalls selling items such as quality handmade gifts, cards and home-made preserves.
South Cheshire Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is to take part in the 2013 Dancing on Ice TV show. The former Crewe & Nantwich club star, based in Bunbury, told fans on social media her place on the ITV reality show was confirmed.
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