Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop
By Jonathan White Santa has been busy in his Grotto created by the Rotary Club of Nantwich. He’s taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to children in the town.
Human Interest
Drive to recruit more PCSOs to patrol Nantwich and Crewe
Cheshire’s PCC John Dwyer has launched a force-wide drive to recruit more Police Community Support Officers. PCSOs work at the heart of Nantwich Neighbourhood Policing Unit as well as other teams across the county.
Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners
A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been recommended for approval. The proposal, for land at Kingsley Fields (pictured), has been put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College.
New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk
A new group called “Cheshire Walking” is to stage its first walk around Nantwich this week. The club met for the first time at The Vine pub in Hospital Street, Nantwich, with a good turnout.
Millstone Lane and London Road traffic problems under spotlight
Nantwich councillors are in talks with residents about plans for double yellow lines on two busy streets in the town. Discussions around two key routes – London Road and Millstone Lane – are underway to look at resolving parking and traffic problems.
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square to celebrate the Christmas Lights switch-on. TV vet Steve Leonard switched on the lights and families gathered together to watch a Blitz fireworks show.
New Nantwich cycling team Vision Racing launched
A new Nantwich-based cycling race team has been launched to compete at top race events around the UK. Vision Racing has been put together by cycling enthusiast Ian Middleton and has launched with an initial membership of ten.
KidzKitchen business mums win Dabbers Den Nantwich competition
Two mums from Wybunbury have scooped first prize in the latestn Dabbers Den competition to find great businesses in Nantwich. Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox were crowned champions for their new and thriving enterprise, KidzKitchen.
Four Crewe and Nantwich blood donors honoured for saving lives
Four dedicated blood donors from Crewe and Nantwich have been recognised for rolling up their sleeves to help save lives. The donors were honoured at an awards event held by NHS Blood and Transplant in Chester.
Violinist Helen Cookson’s instrument to sell for £8,000 in Nantwich
The violin and bow of tragic musician Helen Cookson are expected to sell for £8,000 at a Nantwich auction. Cookson, who played for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, died of cancer aged just 36.
Nantwich butcher H Clewlow earns three golds at Smithfield Awards
A Nantwich butcher produced a sizzling performance to land gold awards for its speciality sausages. H Clewlow Butchers in Pepper Street, won three of its four entries, including two sausage submissions, at the Smithfield Awards 2013.
Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards
Top eateries across South Cheshire have been rewarded after thousands of diners voted in a Nantwich Food and Drink Festival contest. The third Dining Out Awards attracted a large crowd of hotel, restaurant, pub and café owners to a presentation ceremony at Rookery Hall Hotel.
Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on
Organisers of this weekend’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on are urging families to get to town early. Thousands are expected to pack the town centre for the festive event which starts at 5.30pm in the town square.
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