Peckforton Castle, nr Nantwich, highly commended in VisitEngland Awards
Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has been highly commended at the prestigious VisitEngland 2014 Awards. The venue earned the honour in the Large Hotel of the Year category.
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Willaston councillor urges homes plan objectors to attend inquiry
A Willaston councillor is urging residents fighting a plan to build 170 homes to attend a public inquiry. Richborough Estates want to build the properties on land north of Moorfields in Willaston, near Nantwich.
Fire crews cut man free from wreckage after Nantwich smash
A man was badly injured after his car crashed on Winsford Road, north of Nantwich. Fire crews were called to the scene after the smash near the Cholmondeston shortly before 8pm last night (May 22).
Half of Nantwich’s popular cygnets feared dead, say experts
There are fears that half of a group of new-born cygnets on Nantwich’s Mill Island have been killed. Hundreds of passersby have marvelled at the cygnets born to Nantwich’s popular swan family on the River Weaver last week.
Nantwich Museum Art Fund grant secures future of “Nantwich Treasure”
Nantwich Museum has been awarded a grant of £8,250 to secure the future of its popular “Nantwich Treasure” display. The grant has come from the “Treasure Plus” scheme through the Art Fund, supported by The Headley Trust.
Nantwich and Crewe residents warned amid rise in thefts from vehicles
Police in Crewe and Nantwich are warning residents to keep cars secure in hot weather after a rise in thefts from vehicles. Cars and vans with windows open or doors unlocked have been targeted by opportunists over the last two weeks.
Nantwich-based The Cat donates £1,050 to Christies Cancer Charity
Nantwich-based The Cat community radio have handed over a cool £1,050 to Christie’s cancer charity – thanks to big-hearted listeners. Radio presenter Chris Anderton gave listeners a chance to nominate their favourite soul track on his show “A Dab of Soul”.
Nantwich special constable honoured at awards ceremony
A Nantwich special constable has been honoured after dealing with a serious road smash – on the way to start his first ever shift! Jack Nelson was driving to Nantwich when he came across the three-car accident on the A483 near Wrexham.
Judicial review bid over Cheshire East Council housing ruling
A controversial planning decision which could open the gates for housing developers in Nantwich, is to be challenged in the courts. Cheshire East Council has announced it is to fight a decision by a planning inspector which ruled in April the authority does not have a 5-year supply of housing land.
Nantwich Museum plays key role in ‘Salt Sunday’ Winnington event
Nantwich Museum featured a part of its “Celebration of Salt” exhibition at the Salt Sunday event held at Winnington. The exhibition focussed on the literary celebrations of the local salt industry.
Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich
Bumper crowds flocked to Reaseheath College to enjoy its annual Family Festival. Thousands of visitors spent the day at the college’s Nantwich campus in warm sunshine and a carnival atmosphere.
Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich
By Jonathan White Hundreds enjoyed the 35th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich. The event is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council.
Cheshire East Council “rubbished” over litter and dog fouling fines
New figures show Cheshire East Council wardens dished out just 25 fines for littering across the whole borough in 2013-14. And there were just NINE fixed penalty notices for dog fouling in the region for the same period.
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