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New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

An art gallery in Nantwich is preparing to show a two-week exhibition of works by local artists Amanda Challoner.

The exhibition at Love Art Gallery on Pillory Street will run from May 9 to 23.

April 26, 2015
Huge Northern Art paintings auction heads for Nantwich

Huge Northern Art paintings auction heads for Nantwich

One of the biggest collections of Northern Art to come on to the market will be sold at a Nantwich auction next week.

Peter Wilson auctioneers in Market Street will be offering almost 300 lots of paintings and prints, all from private owners, on April 30.

April 24, 2015
Call for crackdown on HGV drivers breaching Willaston lorry ban

Call for crackdown on HGV drivers breaching Willaston lorry ban

Residents in Willaston are calling for action to stop trucks using the village as a rat run.

A ban on HGVs driving on the narrow roads through Willaston was introduced 12 years ago.

April 24, 2015
Crime in Cheshire falls by almost 4%, latest ONS figures show

Crime in Cheshire falls by almost 4%, latest ONS figures show

Cheshire has recorded sixth largest fall in crime across England and Wales, latest figures show.

Statistics from Office of National Statistics (ONS) show crime is down by 3.9% in Cheshire – more than 2,000 fewer crime victims.

April 23, 2015
Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone

Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone

A Nantwich mum is hoping to trace a couple who found and handed in their daughter’s missing iPhone.

Julie Pemberton, from Stapeley, is keen to thank the good samaritans who found daughter Emma’s iPhone 5s near the Airman’s Memorial (pictured) by the River Weaver.

April 23, 2015
Driver arrested after car crash on Davenport Avenue, Nantwich

Driver arrested after car crash on Davenport Avenue, Nantwich

A driver is in custody after a car flipped over onto its roof in a crash on Davenport Avenue, Nantwich.

No other vehicles were involved in the incident which happened shortly before midnight last night (April 21).

April 22, 2015
Fire crews battle chip shop blaze in Welsh Row, Nantwich

Fire crews battle chip shop blaze in Welsh Row, Nantwich

Fire crews have battled a blaze in a chip shop in Nantwich.

One woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation as the fire broke out at Welsh Row chippy.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Rail users in Nantwich and surrounding villages are being warned of timetable changes by Arriva Trains Wales next month.

ATW says the changes, from May 17 onwards, will improve service and frequency “for many passengers”.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

The flags and bunting are out in Nantwich town centre as preparations gather pace to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

May 8 will mark the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.

April 21, 2015
Major road junction upgrade in Nantwich completed

Major road junction upgrade in Nantwich completed

A major road junction upgrade in Nantwich has been completed, ending weeks of disruption.

Work to the junction of Barony Road and Beam Street began in March to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and support traffic flow.

April 20, 2015
Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group launch hailed a success

Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group launch hailed a success

Organisers of the new Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group say the first meeting was a big success.

Around a dozen people came together at the lake to discuss plans to improve the lake and surrounding area.

April 20, 2015
Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group

Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group

Wildlife lovers in Nantwich are to launch a new conservation group to protect animals living at Nantwich Lake.

Caron Hull, who helped set up the Queens Park Wildlife Conservation Group last year, is spearheading the idea.

April 17, 2015
Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Charity collectors known as “Chuggers” will be limited to two days a week in Nantwich town centre.

A new agreement will mean collections will be limited to two fundraisers, and two visits per week.

April 17, 2015