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Hundreds enjoy lambing weekend at Reaseheath, Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy lambing weekend at Reaseheath, Nantwich

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich over the weekend for the first of two lambing events.

Spring has arrived in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first newborns of the season.

March 3, 2015
Nantwich councillor slams council tax freeze claims by Cheshire East

Nantwich councillor slams council tax freeze claims by Cheshire East

A Nantwich councillor has criticised Cheshire East Council, claiming that “stealth tax” rises will counter any freeze in council tax rates.

Cllr Arthur Moran spoke out after Cheshire East announced a two-year freeze on council tax.

March 2, 2015
The Star Inn, Acton, latest Enterprise Inns pub to shut

The Star Inn, Acton, latest Enterprise Inns pub to shut

A second Enterprise Inns pub in Nantwich is closing, with The Star Inn in Acton the latest to shut.

Current publicans at The Star, on the A534 Chester Road, are moving on to a new pub in Little Bollington.

February 27, 2015
South Cheshire weight loss team raises £230 for MRI scanner appeal

South Cheshire weight loss team raises £230 for MRI scanner appeal

Staff from a South Cheshire weight loss centre have helped raise more than £230 for the MRI scanner appeal at Leighton Hospital.

Jeff and Becky Dean, Dean Sidley and Lucy Miller, of Crewe Weight Loss Centre, offered people health advice using a medical grade body composition scanner in return for a donation to the MRI Scanner Appeal.

February 27, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich dance students wow crowds at South Cheshire College

Crewe and Nantwich dance students wow crowds at South Cheshire College

Performing Arts students from Crewe and Nantwich had a spring in their step when they staged a series of action-packed dance shows at South Cheshire College.

The group of talented performers lit up the college’s Centre Stage Theatre for three days to showcase their talents.

February 27, 2015
Nantwich fireman rescues kitten stuck in tree for two days

Nantwich fireman rescues kitten stuck in tree for two days

A kitten was rescued by firefighters after it was stuck in a tree – for two days!

The terrified puss had clambered more than 30ft high in the tree on Barony Court, Nantwich.

February 26, 2015
Two-year Cheshire East council tax freeze for Nantwich residents

Two-year Cheshire East council tax freeze for Nantwich residents

Nantwich residents will have council tax bills frozen for at least the next two years, Cheshire East Council has agreed.

The local authority is the first in the country to announce a two-year freeze.

February 26, 2015
Overwater Wheelyboat Project set to launch in Nantwich

Overwater Wheelyboat Project set to launch in Nantwich

A marina in Nantwich will soon be hosting free boat trips and water activities for disabled and mobility impaired residents.

The Overwater Wheelyboat Project aims to buy a specially-built boat with wheelchair, walking frame and walking stick access for people.

February 26, 2015
Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers celebrate as High Court throws out Willaston plan

Villagers fighting plans for 146 homes in Willaston are celebrating after a High Court overturned an appeal.

A judge has ruled that proposals by Richborough Estates for the homes off Moorfields should be thrown out.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich woman teams up with pro-cyclist for charity Mind ride

Nantwich woman teams up with pro-cyclist for charity Mind ride

A Nantwich woman is to stage a bike ride with pro cyclists in aid of the charity, Mind.

Rachel Lowe hopes the ride will raise sponsorship so she keen can also compete in the London Marathon in aid of the mental health charity.

February 25, 2015
Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents get say on road safety and speed limits

Nantwich residents have re-issued their plea for more road safety measures on the A51 at Reaseheath as part of a new Cheshire East Council initiative.

The council says it is to target resources to “address local community concerns about road safety” under the new scheme.

February 24, 2015
Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row in Nantwich closes down

Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row in Nantwich closes down

A popular bar and restaurant in Nantwich has closed its doors suddenly.

The Wilbraham Arms, on Welsh Row, was closed yesterday (February 23) without any notice.

February 24, 2015
Nantwich teenager issues appeal for town’s British Heart Foundation shop

Nantwich teenager issues appeal for town’s British Heart Foundation shop

A Nantwich teenager campaigning for more life-saving defibrillators in his school, is calling on people to help the town’s British Heart Foundation shop.

Harrison Lunt took two boxes of books to the charity shop on High Street after discovering they are desperately short of donations to sell.

February 23, 2015