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Property seminars show Nantwich town economy is growing

Property seminars show Nantwich town economy is growing

Property investment in Nantwich shows the town’s economy is on the up, according to local business leaders. They say engagement in a series of property investment seminars held across South Cheshire demonstrates the area is pulling through the tough years.

April 9, 2014
Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis has opened a new food area at Nantwich Town Football Club. The area was built thanks to funding by Nantwich Town Independent Supports Association (NTISA) with help from Nantwich Town Council.

April 9, 2014
House fire in Nantwich sparked by tumble dryer

House fire in Nantwich sparked by tumble dryer

A house blaze in Nantwich was sparked by a tumble dryer, fire crews say. The fire broke out in a three-storey town house on Capel Way, Nantwich, last night (April 8) at 10.40pm.

April 9, 2014
Three men raid village Co-op store and steal alcohol and cigarettes

Three men raid village Co-op store and steal alcohol and cigarettes

A gang of men raided a village store near Nantwich and made off with a stash of alcohol and cigarettes. The raid happened at the Co-op store in Shropshire Street, Audlem, near Nantwich.

April 8, 2014
Town council agrees £24,000 CCTV boost for Nantwich

Town council agrees £24,000 CCTV boost for Nantwich

CCTV coverage in Nantwich has been given a major boost after a new agreement between police and council chiefs. A partnership review examining use of the 15 CCTV cameras in the town was carried out by Nantwich Police, Cheshire East Council and Nantwich Town Council.

April 8, 2014
Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Budding bakers from a Nantwich school rose to the challenge of learning how to make the perfect loaf of bread. The pupils were keen to get a slice of the action when they were visited by local family baker Roberts Bakery.

April 8, 2014
Motorists delay warning as A500 widening gets underway at junction 16

Motorists delay warning as A500 widening gets underway at junction 16

Nantwich drivers are being warned about major works about to start on the A500 on the approach to the M6. Work is starting on multi-million pound road improvements scheme designed to improve traffic between Crewe and Nantwich and the motorway.

April 7, 2014
Leighton Hospital trust appoints new chairman Dennis Dunn

Leighton Hospital trust appoints new chairman Dennis Dunn

A new chairman of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Leighton Hospital, has been unveiled. Dennis Dunn MBE takes over from John Moran, who has retired.

April 7, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich and The Cat team up for Easter egg appeal

Richmond Village Nantwich and The Cat team up for Easter egg appeal

Richmond Village Nantwich and The Cat community radio station have teamed up to help spread some Easter cheer. Sainsbury’s of Nantwich and Custom Powders in Crewe have also joined in to help run the annual Easter egg appeal.

April 7, 2014
Crewe Concert Band entertains Wistaston Spring concert goers

Crewe Concert Band entertains Wistaston Spring concert goers

By Jonathan White Wistaston Memorial Hall was crammed full with music lovers for the village’s annual Spring Concert. Crewe Concert Band , under musical director and conductor Albert Dunseath, performed a mix of music from jazz, musicals, to a Frank Sinatra tribute.

April 6, 2014
Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

The second fastest man on earth has urged Nantwich students to reach for the stars as professional engineers and scientists. Richard Noble, former world land speed record holder, visited Reaseheath College to launch its new £1 million motor vehicle technology department.

April 4, 2014
Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Campaigners in Wistaston near Nantwich are urging residents to lodge objections against a 300-home development before it’s too late. Gladman Developments wants to build up to 300 houses on land off Church Lane, in Wistaston, known locally as Witters Field.

April 4, 2014
Diabetes UK South Cheshire Voluntary Group to stage three talks

Diabetes UK South Cheshire Voluntary Group to stage three talks

Diabetes UK Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group is to stage three meetings in the next two months. The first is at Crewe Library on Wednesday April 9, with guest speaker Dr Adrian Heald (pictured).

April 4, 2014