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Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden students boosted by RHS Flower Show awards

Nantwich garden designers and florists completed a successful RHS Flower Show Tatton Park by winning two top awards.

And the Reaseheath College team also helped one of Cheshire’s leading visitor attractions to achieve another.

August 1, 2014
Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can quiz Cheshire East bosses over Local Plan

Nantwich residents can interrogate Cheshire East Council bosses on how robust they feel the new Local Plan is.

The Local Plan document sets out the council’s case for sustainable economic growth over the next 15 years.

August 1, 2014
Man arrested amid Crewe attempted child abduction reports

Man arrested amid Crewe attempted child abduction reports

A man has been arrested amid reports of an attempted child abduction in Crewe today (July 31)

Police are investigating after a man was seen behaving suspiciously in the area around Morrisons on Dunwoody Way.

July 31, 2014
Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrests for suspected drink driving were made in Nantwich during a summer crackdown.

Only Crewe (14), Congleton (10) and Knutsford (10) saw more in East Cheshire during a campaign which has seen more arrests made compared to 2013.

July 31, 2014
Picture special at another successful Nantwich Agricultural Show

Picture special at another successful Nantwich Agricultural Show

Thousands of visitors descended on Nantwich to enjoy one the best Nantwich Agricultural Shows for years.

For once the weather was kind – and organisers made the most of it by staging a fantastic event on the Showground at Dorfold Park.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich Bookshop stars on “Million Dollar Intern” this week

Nantwich Bookshop stars on “Million Dollar Intern” this week

Nantwich Bookshop is set to feature in an episode of the new TV show “Million Dollar Intern” this week.

The new reality series sees ambitious business executives act as interns in local firms.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich pupils raise £2,400 for hospice and Macmillan Cancer

Nantwich pupils raise £2,400 for hospice and Macmillan Cancer

Enterprising pupils from a Nantwich primary school have helped raise £2,400 for two life-saving charities.

Each class at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School was given a £5 budget with the aim of raising as much money as possible.

July 30, 2014
Woman killed after being hit by train between Nantwich and Wrenbury

Woman killed after being hit by train between Nantwich and Wrenbury

A woman has been killed after being hit by a train on the line between Nantwich and Wrenbury.

The incident happened on the Shrewsbury to Crewe lineclose to Sound Lane, British Transport Police have confirmed.

July 29, 2014
CANTA stages summer school for German, Italian and Spanish friends

CANTA stages summer school for German, Italian and Spanish friends

Crewe and Nantwich Twinning Association (CANTA) have celebrated an English language summer school for residents from friendship towns in Europe.

Fifteen students from Bischofsheim in Germany, Lecco in Italy, and Alcazar de San Juan in Spain, enjoyed the hot South Cheshire weather as they came to improve their conversational English.

July 28, 2014
Boffey sisters finish “30k for 30 years” in honour of brother Will

Boffey sisters finish “30k for 30 years” in honour of brother Will

By Jonathan White
Nantwich sisters Emma and Tricia Boffey have completed a “30k for 30 years” run in honour of their tragic brother.

Will Boffey died in 2007 from acute myeloid leukaemia. His sisters completed a 30k run on the date that would have been his 30th birthday.

July 28, 2014
Cheshire Police officers receive honours at Chief Constable awards

Cheshire Police officers receive honours at Chief Constable awards

Cheshire Police officers have been rewarded at the annual Chief Constable′s Awards night.

Medals were given to officers for good conduct and 20 years′ service, while newly promoted sergeants were welcomed into new posts.

July 28, 2014
Nantwich councillors angry over Audlem Road appeal ruling

Nantwich councillors angry over Audlem Road appeal ruling

Nantwich councillors have spoken out against a planning appeal ruling which will see another 40 homes built on green land.

Cllrs Andrew Martin and Peter Groves say they are “disappointed” at a planning inspector’s decision to uphold Wainhomes Ltd’s appeal.

July 26, 2014
Wainhomes appeal upheld for 40 homes off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Wainhomes appeal upheld for 40 homes off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Campaigners in Nantwich have lost their battle to stop 40 houses being built on green land off Audlem Road.

An appeal by Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd has been upheld by the Planning Inspectorate who granted permission for the development on land behind 144 Audlem Road.

July 25, 2014