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Stapeley Parish Council to fight Muller Homes at public inquiry

Parish councillors in Nantwich told dozens of residents how they intend to fight Muller Homes at a forthcoming public inquiry. Around 30 people attended a public meeting at Stapeley community hall to air their views before the inquiry on February 18.

February 4, 2014
Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

The family of a young man found dead in Nantwich hours after celebrating his 21st birthday, have paid tribute to him. David Flaherty is pictured celebrating the milestone the night before he died suddenly at his girlfriend’s house on Bishops Wood.

February 4, 2014
Nantwich woman found guilty of £6,000 benefits fraud

Nantwich woman found guilty of £6,000 benefits fraud

A Nantwich woman has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming nearly £6,000 in benefits. Hazel Tinsley, 59, was given a 12-month community order and told to do 200 hours’ of unpaid work.

February 3, 2014
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled a new information point to celebrate one of Nantwich’s rarest wildlife residents. A specially-commissioned oak display gives visitors along the Shropshire Union Canal an insight into the life of the water vole.

February 3, 2014
Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich animal care students went “orange” to help save one of the world’s most endangered apes. The Reaseheath College students dressed in orange during fund raising activities for the “Go Orange for Orangutans” campaign.

February 3, 2014
Police say 21-year-old’s death at Nantwich house “not suspicious”

Police say 21-year-old’s death at Nantwich house “not suspicious”

A 21-year-old man was found dead at a house on the Bishops Wood estate in Nantwich, police have confirmed. But they believe David Flaherty’s death was “not suspicious” and has been reported to the coroner.

February 3, 2014
Police and air ambulance attend Nantwich incident at Bishops Wood

Police and air ambulance attend Nantwich incident at Bishops Wood

Police, paramedics and the North West Air Ambulance were called to an incident on a housing estate in Nantwich. The helicopter, run by North West Air Ambulance, landed in a field at the back of Bishops Wood off Audlem Road, close to housing.

February 2, 2014
Cheshire East Council defends staging of Nantwich inquiry in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council defends staging of Nantwich inquiry in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council chiefs defended a decision to stage a Nantwich housing public inquiry 30 miles away in Macclesfield. The Muller Homes plan to build 1,100 homes as part of a “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley have caused uproar.

January 31, 2014
Nantwich teenage singer snapped up for Cheshire charity night

Nantwich teenage singer snapped up for Cheshire charity night

A Nantwich teenager is hoping to wow the audience with his singing voice at a charity night – after being spotted on Youtube. Joshua Whittaker, 14, stepped forward when he saw a charitable shout for help from social media company Cheshire Ladders UK.

January 31, 2014
Cheshire PCC to axe 70 police staff jobs but freeze council tax

Cheshire PCC to axe 70 police staff jobs but freeze council tax

Cheshire PCC John Dwyer has pledged to freeze council tax for policing in the county – but it set to axe 70 police staff jobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich councillor Mr Dwyer revealed his plans in his second police budget since being elected as Police & Crime Commissioner.

January 30, 2014
Network Rail bids to demolish Nantwich signal box

Network Rail bids to demolish Nantwich signal box

Network Rail is set to demolish Nantwich’s aging railway signal box if plans get given the go ahead. They have submitted plans to Cheshire East Council to knock down the signal box at the level crossing on Wellington Road.

January 30, 2014
Drivers face new double yellow lines on London Road, Nantwich

Drivers face new double yellow lines on London Road, Nantwich

A busy Nantwich road finally has double yellow lines after months of complaining by residents over parking problems. The lines have been put down on a section of London Road close to the junction with Jackson Avenue near to The Leopard pub.

January 29, 2014
Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Council chiefs are being urged to move an inquiry into a Nantwich housing plan, which is set to be held 30 miles away in Macclesfield. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has stepped in to request the inquiry into the Muller Homes application be held in the Nantwich area.

January 28, 2014