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Empty house owners in South Cheshire warned after court conviction

Empty house owners in South Cheshire warned after court conviction

A homeowner from Willaston, Nantwich is among those facing court action in a crackdown on unsightly empty properties. The warning from Cheshire East Council comes after a Crewe man was convicted in court for allowing an empty home to become dilapidated.

August 5, 2013
Review: Nantwich upSTAGE Theatre performs “Fawlty Towers”

Review: Nantwich upSTAGE Theatre performs “Fawlty Towers”

By Claire Faulkner There was nothing faulty with the latest production from the Nantwich-based upSTAGE Theatre School.

August 5, 2013
Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Those straw men at Snugburys near Nantwich have been hitting the headlines again – this time with a giant Dalek sculpture. The popular ice cream farm, on the A51 at Wardle, decided their 2013 structure should help celebrate 50 years of Dr Who!

August 3, 2013
Nantwich youngsters learn water facts at United Utilities event

Nantwich youngsters learn water facts at United Utilities event

United Utilities was hoping to educate visitors to Nantwich Show about the value of water. The company’s public education roadshow was held at the Dorfold Park event to try and teach youngsters how much water costs.

August 3, 2013
Nantwich diners urged to vote in town’s Dining Out Awards

Nantwich diners urged to vote in town’s Dining Out Awards

Nantwich folk who love to eat out in their home town are being urged to nominate their favourite places. It’s the third year of the Nantwich Dining Out Awards, launched to coincide with the town’s successful Food and Drink Festival.

August 1, 2013
Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has helped to raise more than £1,100 for charity at two events. The venue, at Church Minshull, held a “Boaters Bash” concert, and a “Family Fun Day” – all in one busy weekend.

August 1, 2013
Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler and retail giant M&S are celebrating after scooping golds at Nantwich Show‘s International Cheese Awards. Hatherton-based Heler won several awards in the world’s largest cheese show of its kind, with more than 4,200 entries.

July 31, 2013
Thousands brave rain for Nantwich Show spectacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands brave rain for Nantwich Show spectacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands of visitors enjoyed another fun-filled Nantwich Show, despite more bad luck with the weather. The rain failed to dampen the spirits of organisers, exhibitors, staff, visitors – and even the animals managed to find shelter!

July 31, 2013
Nantwich Police operation targets rogue drivers on rural routes

Nantwich Police operation targets rogue drivers on rural routes

Nantwich Police have launched a campaign to crackdown on rogue road users in rural areas of the district. Operation Arion is focusing on key countryside routes during the summer months, using Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology.

July 31, 2013
Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students and staff earned top marks at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Two show gardens created by teams at Reaseheath College were awarded silver gilt and silver medals at the famous show.

July 30, 2013
Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends will be pedaling from London to Paris next month to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts are tackling the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

July 30, 2013
World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

Final preparations are taking place for the Nantwich Show – the biggest event in the town’s calendar. And none more so than a world record attempt to make and bake the world’s biggest ever cheesecake!

July 29, 2013
Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Nantwich Foodbank has been offered further backing by South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern. The company has pledged another year’s support to the Trussell Trust Foodbank in Nantwich, as well as the St Paul’s Pantry one in Crewe.

July 29, 2013