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Network Rail bids to demolish Nantwich signal box

Network Rail bids to demolish Nantwich signal box

Network Rail is set to demolish Nantwich’s aging railway signal box if plans get given the go ahead. They have submitted plans to Cheshire East Council to knock down the signal box at the level crossing on Wellington Road.

January 30, 2014
Drivers face new double yellow lines on London Road, Nantwich

Drivers face new double yellow lines on London Road, Nantwich

A busy Nantwich road finally has double yellow lines after months of complaining by residents over parking problems. The lines have been put down on a section of London Road close to the junction with Jackson Avenue near to The Leopard pub.

January 29, 2014
Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Council chiefs are being urged to move an inquiry into a Nantwich housing plan, which is set to be held 30 miles away in Macclesfield. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has stepped in to request the inquiry into the Muller Homes application be held in the Nantwich area.

January 28, 2014
Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

The Very Best In Stand Up is back in town with the latest Nantwich Civic Hall show set for February 7. And promoters have lined up four quality comedy acts for the first gig of 2014.

January 28, 2014
College students from Nantwich wow Tesco with new meals range

College students from Nantwich wow Tesco with new meals range

Food technology students from Nantwich wowed industry experts with  a range of new healthy children’s meals for supermarkets. Eleven final year Reaseheath College students developed chilled ready meals suitable for a new Tesco range.

January 28, 2014
Nantwich Town clash with Blyth to raise money for Leighton Hospital

Nantwich Town clash with Blyth to raise money for Leighton Hospital

Nantwich Town fans will be supporting the Dabbers and Leighton Hospital at their next home match! Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity staff and volunteers will be at the game against Blyth Spartans at the Weaver Stadium this Saturday to help raise funds for new equipment.

January 28, 2014
Major blaze battled by 25 firefighters at Hutchins in Crewe

Major blaze battled by 25 firefighters at Hutchins in Crewe

Fire crews from across South Cheshire have been battling a major blaze at a store in Crewe today (Janaury 27). More than 20 firefighters are on the scene of the blaze at Hutchins horticultural supplies on Herbert Street.

January 27, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Public inquiry set for controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” plan

A public inquiry into a controversial plan to build a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley is to be held on February 18. Muller Homes wants to build the development, which could include business units, shops and a school, on land between Peter De Stapleigh Way, London Road and Broad Lane.

January 27, 2014
Nantwich Museum opens new “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens new “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

A new “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday March 8. The display paints a picture of the town during the time of the English Civil War.

January 27, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Leighton Hospital League of Friends fights on after stall closure

Leighton Hospital League of Friends fights on after stall closure

A fund-raising Leighton Hospital group is not taking a decision to axe its charity stall lying down! Members of Leighton Hospital League of Friends were devastated when trust chiefs said the stall in the main out-patients area had to be closed because of refurbishment.

January 24, 2014
Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

A cheese company in Nantwich has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured falling off a forklift truck. Bosses of Joseph Heler Ltd, based at Hatherton, were prosecuted after the 53-year-old employee from Crewe was injured during an unsafe loading operation.

January 24, 2014