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Police vow to target Reaseheath speeding with new kit

Police vow to target Reaseheath speeding with new kit

Police in Nantwich have vowed to target motorists speeding at Reaseheath after the latest accident on the A51.

Residents reacted angrily this week and called for more action from police, council and college chiefs to improve safety measures.

October 25, 2014
Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

A Nantwich man fraudulently claimed almost £20,000 benefits, despite having tens of thousands of pounds stashed away in bank accounts.

But Patrick Bird was caught and prosecuted by Cheshire East Council after receiving a total of £19,885.79.

October 23, 2014
Nantwich IT worker turns children’s author thanks to local coffee shop

Nantwich IT worker turns children’s author thanks to local coffee shop

A Nantwich cartoonist is forging a new career as a children’s author after successfully publishing two books.

And Mark Wilcox has his friends to thank – after an innovative use of social media helped him write his stories.

October 23, 2014
Barratt Homes “sorry” after fencing impedes Nantwich Riverside Loop

Barratt Homes “sorry” after fencing impedes Nantwich Riverside Loop

Housing developer Barratt has apologised for barrier fencing which was put up at a Nantwich site, impeding a popular riverside walk.

Walkers complained after the high metal fencing was erected around the site off Queens Drive, Nantwich.

October 23, 2014
Kieran treated on pitch after breaking neck

Paralysed Nantwich rugby player given “hope” by spinal cord treatment

A Nantwich rugby player paralysed after a freak injury during a match, says a medical breakthrough on treating spinal injuries has given him new hope.

Kieran Flynn said it was “amazing” to read how medical scientists had managed to help Daren Fidyka walk again despite suffering a completely severed spinal cord.

October 22, 2014
Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Cheshire Police chiefs are to launch “engagement” events to hear what the public think of them – starting with Crewe and Nantwich residents.

Cheshire Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer are inviting members of the public to tell them what they want from the police at the new “Working Together′ events.

October 21, 2014
Nantwich photographers can feature town in HF Holidays calendar

Nantwich photographers can feature town in HF Holidays calendar

Amateur photographers in Nantwich have the chance to feature their home town in a UK holiday calendar.

Snappers can enter pictures for a chance to feature in a 2016 calendar compiled by outdoor and walker holiday specialists, HF Holidays.

October 20, 2014
New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

Tough new laws are to be imposed in Nantwich to help prevent violent dog attacks.

Cheshire East Council is to use new legal powers available to police and local councils from today (October 20).

October 20, 2014
RSPCA Nantwich food donation centre set up by Sainsbury’s

RSPCA Nantwich food donation centre set up by Sainsbury’s

The RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to hold collection points for donations of tinned dog or cat food.

Bosses at the Middlewich Road store approached the RSPCA Stapeley Grange manager Lee Stewart with the idea of holding collection points for food for the London Road animal centre.

October 17, 2014
Hit movie “Northern Soul” to get exclusive airing in Nantwich

Hit movie “Northern Soul” to get exclusive airing in Nantwich

The hit British film “Northern Soul” starring Lisa Stansfield, Steve Coogan and Riki Tomlinson is to get an exclusive airing in Nantwich.

Interest in the movie has been huge, including reports on The One Show, BBC Breakfast, BBC News and Granada Reports.

October 16, 2014
Anger over new Barratt Homes site impact on Nantwich Riverside Loop

Anger over new Barratt Homes site impact on Nantwich Riverside Loop

Walkers have criticised a homes developer for encroaching on to the popular Nantwich Riverside Loop walk.

Barratt Homes are already laying out their site at the Malbank Waters development on land off Queens Drive, Nantwich.

October 16, 2014
Nantwich woman’s fight to raise awareness of cancer that killed mum

Nantwich woman’s fight to raise awareness of cancer that killed mum

A young Nantwich woman is waging a one-person campaign to raise awareness of the cancer that killed her mum.

Rachel Joinson, 23, has launched a Facebook page and aims to run a support group to help people who went through the pain she experienced.

October 16, 2014
Woman trapped and injured after Acton car smash

Woman trapped and injured after Acton car smash

A woman had to be cut free from her car after a crash in Acton, near Nantwich.

The collision involved a car and two vans on Chester Road, Acton.

October 15, 2014