Nantwich Museum Trust welcomes in new chairman Nick Dyer
Nantwich Museum Trust has welcomed a new chairman to the organisation. Nick Dyer, 65, from Willaston, takes over the reins of the Pillory Street venue from outgoing chair Robert Stones.
Human Interest
Wistaston runner tackles London Marathon for Mind
A Wistaston woman is putting herself through the pain barrier by running the London Marathon for Mind. Becky Rendall, 23, will tackle the 26-mile race on April 13, and is hoping to raise £2,000 to help the cause.
Police hunt for Nantwich man missing for almost three weeks
Police want help to trace a man missing from Nantwich for more than two weeks. Jez Cox (pictured), 49, was reported missing by family on March 6, but was last seen at an address on Park Road, Nantwich, on March 1.
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle offices to be closed by Trinity Mirror
The Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle newspaper office is to close down amid plans by parent company Trinity Mirror. Journalists at the offices, on Victoria Street, Crewe, have been told the closure could take place as early as May.
Peckforton Castle head chef in North West “Great British Menu” final
The head chef at a Nantwich attraction will compete in the North West heat of the BBC’s “Great British Menu”. Mark Ellis, who works at Peckforton Castle, has been chosen as one of the three finalists for the North West heat.
Ex Marine Joe Townsend reopens new-look £1.4m Nantwich Pool
By Jonathan White Nantwich Pool has been officially reopened after its £1.4 million redevelopment. And special guest Joe Townsend, a former Marine who lost both legs while on service in Afghanistan, gave an inspiring talk at the re-opening.
Pharmacies in Nantwich and Crewe join Age UK Cheshire campaign
Pharmacies across Nantwich and Crewe have teamed up with Age UK Cheshire in its local campaign “Let’s Talk Money”. The project aims to reduce pensioner poverty in Cheshire by joining forces with pharmacies across the county to spread the word.
Reaseheath College Year 9 bake-off contest hotting up for finalists
A Nantwich college’s bid to find the region’s best Year 9 baker is hotting up as the semi-finals draw to a close. The 45 entries which made round two of Reaseheath College’s Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition have been whittled down to 10 finalists.
Wistaston campaigners face inquiry over Gladman “Witter’s Field” plan
Another controversial housing scheme near Nantwich is to go to public inquiry after it was kicked out by Cheshire East planners. Gladman’s proposal for 300 homes on land at “Witter’s Fields” in Wistaston was rejected after scores of objections were lodged.
Nantwich Museum to stage First World War “drop-in” event
Nantwich Museum will host a “drop-in day” for visitors to help promote the forthcoming First World War exhibition. The Pillory Street venue is keen to get more members of the public involved in helping put the exhibition together.
Shavington campaigners urged to”fight” Gresty Oaks planning inquiry
A councillor has urged campaigners to prepare for a tough battle at appeal over plans for 880 homes near Shavington. Developers have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate over their bid to build the “Gresty Oaks” site on green land bounded by Crewe Road, Rope Lane, Gresty Lane and the A500.
Nantwich Jazz Festival secures big names for five-day music bonanza
More top names are being lined up for the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival next month. Organisers have pulled out the stops to lay on what they hope will be the biggest five-day music festival Nantwich has witnessed.
Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan
A Nantwich councillor admits people in the town have been “let down” after plans for the massive 1,100-home Kingsley Fields development were approved. Cllr Jon Hopkins (pictured) was among several councillors to speak out over the impact the development could have on Nantwich.
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