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Crewe and Nantwich politicians back new HS2 Cheshire link plan

Crewe and Nantwich politicians back new HS2 Cheshire link plan

Leading Crewe and Nantwich politicians have welcomed a plan to extend the HS2 line to South Cheshire earlier than first thought. David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Ltd, has announced that Phase Two of the £50 billion high speed rail link should be “accelerated”.

March 17, 2014
Reaseheath College Year 9 bake-off contest hotting up for finalists

Reaseheath College Year 9 bake-off contest hotting up for finalists

A Nantwich college’s bid to find the region’s best Year 9 baker is hotting up as the semi-finals draw to a close. The 45 entries which made round two of Reaseheath College’s Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition have been whittled down to 10 finalists.

March 15, 2014
Wistaston campaigners face inquiry over Gladman “Witter’s Field” plan

Wistaston campaigners face inquiry over Gladman “Witter’s Field” plan

Another controversial housing scheme near Nantwich is to go to public inquiry after it was kicked out by Cheshire East planners. Gladman’s proposal for 300 homes on land at “Witter’s Fields” in Wistaston was rejected after scores of objections were lodged.

March 14, 2014
Nantwich Museum to stage First World War “drop-in” event

Nantwich Museum to stage First World War “drop-in” event

Nantwich Museum will host a “drop-in day” for visitors to help promote the forthcoming First World War exhibition. The Pillory Street venue is keen to get more members of the public involved in helping put the exhibition together.

March 14, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group plans two more “picks” around the town

Nantwich Litter Group plans two more “picks” around the town

Volunteers working for Nantwich Litter Group are back in action to help tidy up the town over the next two weeks. The group is staging two “picks” in various areas of the town, and is appealing for more people to get involved.

March 14, 2014
Shavington campaigners urged to”fight” Gresty Oaks planning inquiry

Shavington campaigners urged to”fight” Gresty Oaks planning inquiry

A councillor has urged campaigners to prepare for a tough battle at appeal over plans for 880 homes near Shavington. Developers have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate over their bid to build the “Gresty Oaks” site on green land bounded by Crewe Road, Rope Lane, Gresty Lane and the A500.

March 13, 2014
Nantwich Jazz Festival secures big names for five-day music bonanza

Nantwich Jazz Festival secures big names for five-day music bonanza

More top names are being lined up for the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival next month. Organisers have pulled out the stops to lay on what they hope will be the biggest five-day music festival Nantwich has witnessed.

March 12, 2014
Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan

Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan

A Nantwich councillor admits people in the town have been “let down” after plans for the massive 1,100-home Kingsley Fields development were approved. Cllr Jon Hopkins (pictured) was among several councillors to speak out over the impact the development could have on Nantwich.

March 12, 2014
Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich prove cut above the rest!

Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich prove cut above the rest!

Staff at Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich are celebrating after scooping Best On-Farm Butchery at the prestigious FARMA Awards. The winners were announced at the annual National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association ceremony in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

March 11, 2014
Nantwich primary schools earn Olympic legacy cash boost

Nantwich primary schools earn Olympic legacy cash boost

Primary schools across Nantwich and Crewe are to share £1.7 million of funding  to boost sports provision. The money is part of a £150 million a year commitment by the Government under the Primary PE and Sport Premium, until 2020.

March 11, 2014
Nantwich chocolate maker backs children’s hospice campaign

Nantwich chocolate maker backs children’s hospice campaign

A Nantwich-based confectioner is backing a campaign to celebrate a hospice’s 10th birthday. Hanley’s Premium Confectionery is joining forces with Hope House Children’s Hospice to celebrate a decade of its partner children’s hospice in North Wales, Ty Gobaith.

March 11, 2014
Nantwich school pupils show off business brains on market stall

Nantwich school pupils show off business brains on market stall

Budding young entrepreneurs at a Nantwich school enjoyed a taste of life in the retail world. Pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School took a hands-on approach to learning about business and enterprise.

March 10, 2014
Equestrian stars entertain hundreds at Nantwich horse show

Equestrian stars entertain hundreds at Nantwich horse show

Two equestrian stars offered an insight into the Olympic sport during a masterclass in Nantwich. Hundreds of fans turned up to watch Geoff Billington and Bob Ellis at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre.

March 10, 2014