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Young Nantwich girl stars in Strictly Come Dancing opener

Young Nantwich girl stars in Strictly Come Dancing opener

A Nantwich girl was one of the young stars in the opening night of BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

Nine-year-old Sienna Street was invited to be part of the opening group dance on the show.

September 29, 2016
Nantwich Film Club supporters help out town Food Bank

Nantwich Film Club supporters help out town Food Bank

Nantwich Film Club supporters are throwing their backing behind the town’s Food Bank.

The volunteer-run community cinema club is urging supporters to donate packaged food items and tins during monthly film showings at Nantwich Civic Hall.

September 28, 2016
South Cheshire cyclist killed in Mow Cop tree collision

South Cheshire cyclist killed in Mow Cop tree collision

A South Cheshire cyclist has died after he ploughed into a tree near Mow Cop, police said.

The 36-year-old victim, from Crewe, was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision on Mow Lane.

September 28, 2016
Mount Kilimanjaro trek to raise South Cheshire charity funds

Mount Kilimanjaro trek to raise South Cheshire charity funds

Nantwich folk have a chance to take part in a charity trek of a lifetime – up Mount Kilimanjaro!

The trek will help raise vital funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, C.R.Y For Matthew, and Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

September 28, 2016
Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

A new traffic lights system on one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions has finally been switched on, despite weeks of delays.

The lights improvement is taking place at the junction of Welsh Row and Waterlode, but temporary lights have been in place for several weeks, causing long delays

September 27, 2016
Cheshire Police improves ‘Stop and Search’ after inspection

Cheshire Police improves ‘Stop and Search’ after inspection

Cheshire Police has improved its use of ‘Stop and Search’ after failing to comply with several features of the scheme.

Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary carried out a revisit inspection into Cheshire’s “Best Use of Stop and Search” (BUSS) Scheme.

September 25, 2016
Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

The Government’s decision to allow 300 homes to be built on Witters Field in Wistaston, has undermined the Nantwich-Crewe green gap.

That was the warning from Cheshire East Councillor Ainsley Arnold.

September 24, 2016
Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property has appealed against the Secretary of State’s decision to block plans for the 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ development in Stapeley.

Sources say Colin Muller has decided to continue his fight to build the scheme on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Broad Lane and London Road.

September 22, 2016
Drugs gang jailed after South Cheshire raids net £220,000 cocaine

Drugs gang jailed after South Cheshire raids net £220,000 cocaine

Police chiefs claim South Cheshire’s streets are now a safer place after a crime gang involved in supplying Class A drugs was jailed for nearly 35 years.

Nine men and one woman were all arrested following a series of dawn raids across South Cheshire, Manchester and Staffordshire in 2014.

September 21, 2016
Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

A Nantwich pensioner who has been making tea for the town’s officers for 49 years, has been honoured with a lifetime award.

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Chesters was the star of the show at the Cheshire Constabulary ACE Awards event.

September 20, 2016
M&Co fashion show in Nantwich raises £400 for Climb charity

M&Co fashion show in Nantwich raises £400 for Climb charity

More than 50 people attended a charity fashion show at M&Co in Nantwich, which raised more than £400 for charity Climb.

Models, including staff, customers and their families and friends from the local community, took a turn on the catwalk.

September 19, 2016
Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

A driver was trapped in a car after two vehicles collided on the A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

Fire crews from Audlem and Crewe were called out to the smash on London Road last night (September 16).

September 17, 2016
Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College to form federation with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and North Shropshire College are forming a federation which will benefit students, communities and businesses.

Both colleges specialise in land-based subjects and technical and vocational qualifications.

September 17, 2016