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David Wilson Homes’ hospice boost from Nantwich Food Festival

David Wilson Homes’ hospice boost from Nantwich Food Festival

A housebuilder helped raise cash for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice – and gave the local bee population a boost. David Wilson Homes, currently building the Stapeley Gardens 150-home development in Nantwich, offered a free prize draw to Nantwich Food Festival visitors.

October 1, 2013
Royal British Legion needs Poppy Appeal help in Nantwich

Royal British Legion needs Poppy Appeal help in Nantwich

Volunteers are needed to help collect for the annual Poppy Appeal in Nantwich. This year, The Royal British Legion is calling on people to offer two hours of their time to help make 2013 appeal the biggest ever.

September 30, 2013
RSPCA seeks dog warning signs after Nantwich Lake cygnet killed

RSPCA seeks dog warning signs after Nantwich Lake cygnet killed

RPSCA chiefs are hoping to erect warning signs around Nantwich Lake after a popular young cygnet was attacked and killed by a dog. The cygnet and its parents have been a regular attraction around the lake and riverside over the summer.

September 30, 2013
Man cut free after car and lorry smash on A51 near Nantwich

Man cut free after car and lorry smash on A51 near Nantwich

A man was injured after a car and lorry collided on the A51 near Nantwich. The accident happened on Nantwich Road in Wardle, and left the man trapped in his vehicle.

September 27, 2013
Social group Go Soup expands across Crewe and Nantwich

Social group Go Soup expands across Crewe and Nantwich

A social adventure group for the over 35s in Crewe and Nantwich, has already signed up 150 new members. Go SOUP was launched by founder Julie Hadall as a way of offering members a chance to enjoy activities they normally would not.

September 27, 2013
Nantwich Preschool Playgroup to stage Open Day for families

Nantwich Preschool Playgroup to stage Open Day for families

Nantwich Preschool Playgroup is staging an open day next month for parents to see what it has on offer. The group, based at Nantwich Cricket Club on Whitehouse Lane, will open its doors on Wednesday October 9 between 10am and 3pm.

September 27, 2013
Nantwich Riverside’s cygnet “Ziggy” killed in suspected animal attack

Nantwich Riverside’s cygnet “Ziggy” killed in suspected animal attack

A baby swan witnessed by many walking near Nantwich Riverside and lake in the summer, has been killed. It’s feared the popular cygnet, the only survivor of three eggs from a nest of mating swans on Mill Island, was attacked by a dog.

September 27, 2013
Highfields School in Nantwich to stage annual fireworks night

Highfields School in Nantwich to stage annual fireworks night

The annual Blitz Fireworks display and family fun evening at Highfields School in Nantwich takes place on Friday October 4. As well as the fireworks display, there will be a BBQ provided by Grants Butchers, refreshments, games and stalls.

September 26, 2013
Rail chiefs “sorry” for Nantwich level crossing alarm tests

Rail chiefs “sorry” for Nantwich level crossing alarm tests

Rail chiefs have apologised to Nantwich residents for testing out a new, louder level crossing alarm in the middle of the night. Families say they were woken by workmen installing and testing the alarm at the London Road crossing in Nantwich.

September 25, 2013
Planning Minister to meet Nantwich campaigners over “Green Gap” fears

Planning Minister to meet Nantwich campaigners over “Green Gap” fears

Planning Minister Nick Boles has vowed to meet Nantwich and Crewe campaign groups fighting the loss of “Green Gap” areas. Mr Boles’ pledge comes after concerns of hundreds of residents were raised by local MP Edward Timpson.

September 25, 2013
Bunbury pub near Nantwich claims more national awards

Bunbury pub near Nantwich claims more national awards

An award-winning country inn near Nantwich is celebrating new accolades from top national guides and publications. The Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, Bunbury, has been voted Cheshire’s Dining Pub of the Year by the prestigious Good Pub Guide 2014.

September 25, 2013
Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour

Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour

A young cadet from Nantwich has enjoyed a Royal visit to remember after completing his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. William Patterson, formerly of the 100th Air Training Corps (Nantwich), was invited to meet HRH the Earl of Wessex at St James Palace.

September 24, 2013
“100 years of Chatwins” talk set for Nantwich Museum

“100 years of Chatwins” talk set for Nantwich Museum

A talk on the 1oo years of Chatwins is taking place at Nantwich Museum next month. Paul Rooney will be hosting the talk at the Pillory Street venue on Wednesday October 2.

September 24, 2013