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Strong winds cause road and rail chaos across South Cheshire

Strong winds cause road and rail chaos across South Cheshire

Strong winds and rain have caused chaos across Nantwich and Crewe with several trees blown down. A number of roads have been blocked, sparking long delays on many routes around South Cheshire.

December 5, 2013
Industrial park off the A51 at Wardle, Nantwich given go ahead

Industrial park off the A51 at Wardle, Nantwich given go ahead

A massive new industrial park near Nantwich has been given the green light by Cheshire East Council planners. They granted outline planning consent for the 65-hectare site on the former Wardle Airfield off the A51.

December 4, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Young Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard has scooped top national honours once again with his dance partner Chloe. The pair, who wowed huge TV audiences on Britain’s Got Talent, have been crowned both Youth Ballroom and Latin Champions 2013.

December 4, 2013
Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White Santa has been busy in his Grotto created by the Rotary Club of Nantwich. He’s taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to children in the town.

December 3, 2013
Drive to recruit more PCSOs to patrol Nantwich and Crewe

Drive to recruit more PCSOs to patrol Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire’s PCC John Dwyer has launched a force-wide drive to recruit more Police Community Support Officers. PCSOs work at the heart of Nantwich Neighbourhood Policing Unit as well as other teams across the county.

December 3, 2013
Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners

Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners

A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been recommended for approval. The proposal, for land at Kingsley Fields (pictured), has been put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College.

December 3, 2013
Growing Nantwich financial adviser Applewood makes big move

Growing Nantwich financial adviser Applewood makes big move

An expanding Nantwich financial adviser has left the financial network Sesame to go it alone. Bosses at Applewood Independent Limited decided to leave financial network Sesame and become directly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

December 3, 2013
New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk

New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk

A new group called “Cheshire Walking” is to stage its first walk around Nantwich this week. The club met for the first time at The Vine pub in Hospital Street, Nantwich, with a  good turnout.

December 3, 2013
Millstone Lane and London Road traffic problems under spotlight

Millstone Lane and London Road traffic problems under spotlight

Nantwich councillors are in talks with residents about plans for double yellow lines on two busy streets in the town. Discussions around two key routes – London Road and Millstone Lane – are underway to look at resolving parking and traffic problems.

December 2, 2013
Nantwich health firm CTC Physiotherapy relaunches under new name

Nantwich health firm CTC Physiotherapy relaunches under new name

Crewe and Nantwich clinic CTC Physiotherapy is changing its name to ctchealthcare. The firm, which has a clinic off Beam Heath Road, Nantwich, is expanding to offer more specialist services.

December 2, 2013
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square to celebrate the Christmas Lights switch-on. TV vet Steve Leonard switched on the lights and families gathered together to watch a Blitz fireworks show.

December 1, 2013
Christmas Lights switch-on creates a big bang in Crewe

Christmas Lights switch-on creates a big bang in Crewe

The Crewe Christmas lights switch-on took place on the town square in front of hundreds of excited families. There was entertainment from Shavington-based jazz musician Tom Seals and Katy Perry tribute K T Perry.

November 29, 2013
New Nantwich cycling team Vision Racing launched

New Nantwich cycling team Vision Racing launched

A new Nantwich-based cycling race team has been launched to compete at top race events around the UK. Vision Racing has been put together by cycling enthusiast Ian Middleton and has launched with an initial membership of ten.

November 29, 2013