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Overwater Marina near Nantwich launches Elephant Bikes!

Overwater Marina near Nantwich launches Elephant Bikes!

The owners of Overwater Marina near Nantwich has bought two Elephant Bikes for boat owners to use to cycle to Audlem.

The bikes, saved from landfill by the Crizvac Charity, are refurbished from former Royal Mail stock.

April 23, 2016
Nantwich outdoor brine pool to re-open on April 30

Nantwich outdoor brine pool to re-open on April 30

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool is set to open again for the 2016 summer season.

The swimming facility, which attracts more than 15,000 visitors a year, is set to open on Saturday April 30.

April 22, 2016
Nantwich pupils hit Olympic trail in Run To Rio campaign

Nantwich pupils hit Olympic trail in Run To Rio campaign

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school are running across five continents and around 6,000 miles – in a special Run to Rio.

More than 200 pupils at Pear Tree School in Stapeley are donning their trainers and jogging each school morning.

April 20, 2016
More than 120 firearms handed over in Cheshire, including 15 in Crewe and Nantwich

More than 120 firearms handed over in Cheshire, including 15 in Crewe and Nantwich

More than 120 firearms, including 15 in the Crewe and Nantwich, have been removed from the streets of Cheshire.

The weapons were handed over as a result of the force’s spring firearms surrender ‘Give up the Gun’.

April 20, 2016
Young Nantwich cancer patient embarks on Ellen MacArthur adventure

Young Nantwich cancer patient embarks on Ellen MacArthur adventure

A young cancer patient from Nantwich took part in a four-day adventure with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Ed, 19, joined the trust to take part in sailing, canoeing, high ropes, cycling, archery and orienteering at the Essex Outdoors Centre in Bradwell.

April 19, 2016
Nantwich heroes honoured at Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards

Nantwich heroes honoured at Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards

Community heroes in Nantwich have been honoured at the Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards.

Thousands of nominations were received by residents voting for people in a number of categories.

April 18, 2016
Nantwich councillor welcomes 20mph zone at Malbank School

Nantwich councillor welcomes 20mph zone at Malbank School

A Nantwich councillor has welcomed the introduction of a 20mph speed zone around Malbank School and Sixth Form College.

Cllr Arthur Moran said the new speed zones were long overdue – and now is pressing for double yellow lines to cure parking chaos there.

April 18, 2016
Volunteers spruce up Nantwich Aqueduct steps and rails

Volunteers spruce up Nantwich Aqueduct steps and rails

Volunteers have been busy sprucing up areas around the Nantwich Aqueduct.

Members of the Rotary Club of Nantwich and Nantwich Civic Society have been out painting fences and handrails at the Aqueduct Steps.

April 18, 2016
Rogue traders and doorstep sellers hit by Cheshire Police crackdown

Rogue traders and doorstep sellers hit by Cheshire Police crackdown

Rogue traders and forceful doorstep sellers in South Cheshire have been targeted by police.

Cheshire Police and colleagues from agencies worked as part of Operation Rogue Trader.

April 15, 2016
Marston’s pub plan for land near business park by Nantwich bypass

Marston’s pub plan for land near business park by Nantwich bypass

A new Marston’s pub looks set to be built on a green field site next to Nantwich bypass.

Marston’s Inns & Taverns have revealed plans to build a pub-restaurant on land next to Alvaston Business Park by the A530-A51 bypass roundabout.

April 14, 2016
Cheshire East Cabinet member quits over events company row

Cheshire East Cabinet member quits over events company row

A senior councillor on Cheshire East has resigned over his involvement with an events company which went into liquidation.

Cllr Sam Gardner has tonight (April 14) stepped down with immediate effect as portfolio holder for leisure and open spaces.

April 14, 2016
LS Lowry sketch set to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

LS Lowry sketch set to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

A sketch by LS Lowry on a folded piece of tissue could sell for £10,000 at a Nantwich auction.

The six-inch square napkin drawing, probably scribbled in the café where he stopped for tea, will go under the hammer at Peter Wilson auctioneers.

April 13, 2016
Nantwich teacher’s brain injury battle raises profile of HIP Cheshire

Nantwich teacher’s brain injury battle raises profile of HIP Cheshire

A former Chemistry teacher in Nantwich has told of his battle against a brain injury – to help raise awareness for Head Injured People group.

Ian Skaiffe revealed what he thought was ‘man flu’ left him fighting for his life with an abscess on his brain.

April 13, 2016