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Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Public inquiry set for controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” plan

A public inquiry into a controversial plan to build a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley is to be held on February 18. Muller Homes wants to build the development, which could include business units, shops and a school, on land between Peter De Stapleigh Way, London Road and Broad Lane.

January 27, 2014
Nantwich Museum opens new “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens new “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition

A new “Battle of Nantwich” exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday March 8. The display paints a picture of the town during the time of the English Civil War.

January 27, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Leighton Hospital League of Friends fights on after stall closure

Leighton Hospital League of Friends fights on after stall closure

A fund-raising Leighton Hospital group is not taking a decision to axe its charity stall lying down! Members of Leighton Hospital League of Friends were devastated when trust chiefs said the stall in the main out-patients area had to be closed because of refurbishment.

January 24, 2014
Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

A cheese company in Nantwich has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured falling off a forklift truck. Bosses of Joseph Heler Ltd, based at Hatherton, were prosecuted after the 53-year-old employee from Crewe was injured during an unsafe loading operation.

January 24, 2014
Assaults down, burglary up in latest East Cheshire crime stats

Assaults down, burglary up in latest East Cheshire crime stats

Assaults across Nantwich and Crewe have fallen by almost 12%, according to the latest statistics just released. But burglary in theĀ Eastern Cheshire area is on the rise, going up 5%, the figures show.

January 23, 2014
FA launch free football coaching at Malbank School in Nantwich

FA launch free football coaching at Malbank School in Nantwich

Malbank School in Nantwich is host an FA Tesco Skills football programme for boys and girls aged 5-11. Laura Woodcock, FA Skills coach for the Nantwich area, is now running mixed and girls only sessions.

January 23, 2014
Nantwich Town keen to sign new head groundsman

Nantwich Town keen to sign new head groundsman

Nantwich Town are hoping to land a big signing in the transfer window – a new head groundsman! Bosses at the Weaver Stadium are keen to bring in experience to help improve the playing area and surrounds at the ground off Waterlode.

January 23, 2014
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook vying for UK butchery crown

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook vying for UK butchery crown

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook is in the UK finals of the Farm Retailer of the Year award. The Newcastle Road venue is also one of six finalists vying for the National Farmersā€™ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) best on-farm butchery prize.

January 22, 2014
Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

More than 80 people enjoyed the launch of “Nantwich Family Films@4” – a community cinema project in Nantwich. There was a party atmosphere at Nantwich Methodist Church as children let off party poppers as Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson formally opened the project.

January 22, 2014
Update: Pizza Parlour blaze in Nantwich was accident, say fire crews

Update: Pizza Parlour blaze in Nantwich was accident, say fire crews

Firefighters who tackled a blaze which swept through the Pizza Parlour takeaway in Nantwich today say it was accidental. Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out at about 8.20am and found the blaze sweeping through the ground floor on Beam Street.

January 21, 2014
Green Party candidate blasts Cheshire East Council over HS2 bid

Green Party candidate blasts Cheshire East Council over HS2 bid

A Green Party candidate has attacked Cheshire East Council chiefs’ claims how the HS2 rail project will boost Crewe and Nantwich. John Knight labelled HS2 an “expensive vanity project” and believes Cheshire East has been “betrayed” by the Government.

January 21, 2014