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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
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Ruling on Muller Homes’ “Nantwich South” inquiry due in July

A Government decision on the controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley is now expected in July. The Planning Inspectorate has revealed it is preparing  its recommendations to submit to the Secretary of State.

April 3, 2014
Nantwich-based The Cat community awards raises £620 for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich-based The Cat community awards raises £620 for St Luke’s Hospice

The Cat Community Awards have helped to raise more than £600 for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice Money raised at the awards presentation night was donated to the  hospice which cares for patients and families across Nantwich and Crewe.

April 2, 2014
Nantwich Police issue warning to revellers ahead of 5-day Jazz Festival

Nantwich Police issue warning to revellers ahead of 5-day Jazz Festival

Nantwich Police have issued a warning to revellers to “drink responsibly” during the Nantwich Jazz Festival this month. More officers will be drafted in to the town to cope with the huge crowds which flock to the festival over Easter weekend.

April 2, 2014
Nantwich HGV driver “did not see” pedestrian killed in crash, inquest told

Nantwich HGV driver “did not see” pedestrian killed in crash, inquest told

By Scott Brotherton A Nantwich lorry driver described the moment a drunk pedestrian stepped out in front of his truck and was killed. John Baker, of Alpraham Green, Alpraham, told an inquest in Cannock how he did not see John Taylor until it was too late.

April 2, 2014
Nantwich burglary victim arrested for growing cannabis plants!

Nantwich burglary victim arrested for growing cannabis plants!

A Nantwich burglary victim who called police to his house was then arrested after forgetting to hide cannabis plants he was growing! Officers stumbled across the cannabis when they were called to Albert Street, Nantwich.

April 1, 2014
Nantwich property boss backs Help to Buy scheme in Cheshire East

Nantwich property boss backs Help to Buy scheme in Cheshire East

A Nantwich property boss has backed the Government’s Help to Buy scheme after new figures showed rising completions in Cheshire East. Nearly 400 homes in Cheshire have been bought through the equity loan scheme launched 11 months ago, according to the latest statistics.

April 1, 2014
Nantwich teacher earns national acclaim for “flipped learning” approach

Nantwich teacher earns national acclaim for “flipped learning” approach

A Nantwich teacher has received national recognition for using the innovative “flipped learning” with his pupils. Chris Waterworth, of Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley, has featured in The Guardian and received praise from Ofsted.

April 1, 2014
Fire crews battle large shed and tree fire at Nantwich house

Fire crews battle large shed and tree fire at Nantwich house

Fire crews tackled a large blaze involving sheds and conifer trees at a property on Weaver Road in Nantwich. Firefighters from Nantwich and Crewe used breathing apparatus and four hose reels to fight the fire.

March 31, 2014
Third of assaults in Cheshire are domestic abuse, new figures show

Third of assaults in Cheshire are domestic abuse, new figures show

More than a third of all assaults with injury in Cheshire are domestic abuse cases, startling police figures show. Domestic abuse accounts for 8% of all recorded crime in Cheshire.

March 31, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall to stage PSA prostate testing event

Nantwich Civic Hall to stage PSA prostate testing event

Nantwich men are invited to undergo a special prostate testing event being staged by Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group. The testing session will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall this Saturday April 5 between 10am and 1pm.

March 31, 2014