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Nantwich cattle dealer pleads guilty to breaching TB laws

Nantwich cattle dealer pleads guilty to breaching TB laws

A cattle farmer near Nantwich has been convicted in court of breaching TB regulations. Anthony Kirkham, of Ridley Farm, Bunbury, was given a  four-month custodial sentence, suspended for  two years.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich radio presenter faces “Women V Cancer Cycle Cuba” challenge

Nantwich radio presenter faces “Women V Cancer Cycle Cuba” challenge

A Nantwich radio presenter is gearing up to cycle across Cuba – 250 miles in just five days. Helen Pegg, who works on The Cat community radio station, has signed up for a journey of a lifetime.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard’s delight at Britain’s Got Talent semis

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard’s delight at Britain’s Got Talent semis

Nantwich dance star AJ Pritchard told how it felt “unreal” to reach the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Ex Brine Leas pupil AJ and dance partner Chloe Hewitt were told by judge Alesha Dixon that they had made it through.

May 27, 2013
Nantwich beauty therapy firm makes finals of prestigious awards

Nantwich beauty therapy firm makes finals of prestigious awards

A beauty therapy firm in Nantwich has made the final in two categories of the prestigious Beauty Industry BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards. The International School of Beauty Therapy is shortlisted for International Centre of the Year 2013.

May 27, 2013
Nantwich pub’s new owners to open after refurbishment

Nantwich pub’s new owners to open after refurbishment

The new managers of The Talbot pub in Nantwich have re-opened its doors after a major refurbishment. Louise and Richard Windram have taken over at the Marston’s pub on Oat Market after moving to the area with their two children.

May 27, 2013
Woman trapped as car flips over at Cholmondeley, near Nantwich

Woman trapped as car flips over at Cholmondeley, near Nantwich

A woman was trapped in her car after it overturned in an accident at Cholmondeley, near Nantwich. Fire crews were called to the accident which happened on Cholmondeley Road, and involved one vehicle.

May 25, 2013
Nantwich town square to host June 1st anniversary celebration

Nantwich town square to host June 1st anniversary celebration

Nantwich is to host a day of celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. There will be fun and activities taking place on Nantwich Town Square next Saturday June 1 from 11am to 2pm.

May 25, 2013
Nantwich traders join new “comfort scheme” to offer more toilets

Nantwich traders join new “comfort scheme” to offer more toilets

Shoppers and visitors in Nantwich won’t be caught short thanks to a new “comfort” scheme offering more loos! Traders and Nantwich Town Council have tamed up to ensure there will be plenty of toilet facilities on offer across the town.

May 24, 2013
PMA drug warning to Nantwich revellers after fourth Cheshire death

PMA drug warning to Nantwich revellers after fourth Cheshire death

Young revellers across Crewe and Nantwich are being warned of the dangers of drug PMA after the death of a teenager in the county. It is feared 16-year-old Cheshire student Ellie Jones may have died from an overdose on PMA.

May 24, 2013
Nantwich outdoor brine pool set for summer opening

Nantwich outdoor brine pool set for summer opening

Nantwich’s outdoor swimming pool reopens this weekend – despite temperatures plummeting to an unseasonably low. Cheshire East Council will be hoping for warmer weather this Bank Holiday to entice swimmers to one of the few remaining inland brine pools.

May 24, 2013
Stapeley Broad Lane choir triumph in Cheshire East competition

Stapeley Broad Lane choir triumph in Cheshire East competition

A Nantwich school’s young choir was in fine voice after triumphing in a Cheshire East competition. Stapeley Broad Lane’s 54-strong KS2 choir won the Cheshire East Primary Choirs contest at Clonter Opera Theatre, near Homes Chapel.

May 24, 2013
Nantwich villagers bid for £400,000 lottery grant for new Worleston hall

Nantwich villagers bid for £400,000 lottery grant for new Worleston hall

Villagers in Nantwich are one step closer to securing a £400,000 lottery windfall to help build a new community hall. A fund-raising team from Worleston has made it through to the final stage in their Big Lottery Fund development grant bid.

May 24, 2013
Family of dad and Nantwich son pay tribute after Tarporley road death

Family of dad and Nantwich son pay tribute after Tarporley road death

The family of a man who died in a road collision in Tarporley have paid tribute to ‘a loving father and grandfather’. David Dutton, 51, was walking along Eaton Road with his son Gavin, 25, from Nantwich, when there was a collision with a Nissan Micra.

May 23, 2013