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Nantwich police to hold public surgeries in villages

Nantwich police to hold public surgeries in villages

Nantwich police officers will be out and about in rural areas of South Cheshire to hold public surgeries next month. Officers are keen to meet and hear from villagers about the issues which are affecting them.

February 25, 2013
Nantwich residents warned as cashpoint criminals target Cheshire

Nantwich residents warned as cashpoint criminals target Cheshire

Cheshire Police have launched a new operation to target cashpoint criminals. It follows a series of incidents at cash machines across Crewe and Nantwich, as well as Northwich, Chester, Winsford and Sandbach.

February 23, 2013
New Glaucoma support group launches in South Cheshire

New Glaucoma support group launches in South Cheshire

People suffering Glaucoma in Nantwich and Crewe are being invited to join a new support group. Glaucoma care staff at Leighton Hospital are holding the group’s first session with the International Glaucoma Association (IGA), on Monday March 18.

February 23, 2013
Youth Market showcases local business at Minshull’s Garden Centre

Youth Market showcases local business at Minshull’s Garden Centre

A Youth Market showcasing the best young business people in South Cheshire is being held at Minshull’s Garden Centre. The event aims to promote those aged between 14-30 with a craft or business idea and provide a place they can sell their goods.

February 22, 2013
UPDATE: Nantwich Red Cow pub blaze – town centre road reopens

UPDATE: Nantwich Red Cow pub blaze – town centre road reopens

Fire crews are battling a blaze in a town centre pub in Nantwich. The fire broke out in a ground floor cleaning cupboard of the Red Cow pub on Beam Street and spread.

February 22, 2013
Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

The seventh sign has arrived along Nantwich’s Riverside – courtesy of Nantwich Civic Society and other local volunteers. The final signpost of seven was unveiled at the entrance to Mill Island on Waterlode yesterday to complete a town council funded project.

February 22, 2013
Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council has approved a controversial 240-homes plan for a greenfield site in Nantwich. Gladman Developments proposal for land off Queen’s Drive was passed by the Strategic Planning Board yesterday (February 20), despite objections.

February 21, 2013
“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

‘The Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another top bill of acts featuring international talent on March 1. And one of the circuit’s best MCs Dan Nightingale is hosting the event.

February 21, 2013
Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans

Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans

Crewe and Nantwich residents can have their say on the planned high-speed HS2 rail link for South Cheshire. The Government announced its preferred route last month, which includes a high-speed service from Crewe to London in 58 minutes.

February 20, 2013
Nantwich college students scoop flower jobs in Bermuda!

Nantwich college students scoop flower jobs in Bermuda!

Two Nantwich floristry students have landed dream work placements as floral designers in Bermuda. Emma Ollier and Jen Latham will leave for the sunshine island in April after completing their Floristry diplomas at Reaseheath College.

February 20, 2013
Starling survey advises Nantwich residents on scare tactics

Starling survey advises Nantwich residents on scare tactics

Fed-up Nantwich residents can stop nuisance starlings from roosting – by banging bin lids and playing music! The advice is included in a report by experts paid to study reasons why starlings have targeted the town in the past three winters.

February 19, 2013
Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich

Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich

The last in a series of new Riverside signposts in Nantwich is to be unveiled this week. Volunteers of Nantwich Civic Society have teamed up with the town council who helped to fund the project.

February 19, 2013
BBC Blacksmith Simon Grant-Jones to speak at Bridgemere WI

BBC Blacksmith Simon Grant-Jones to speak at Bridgemere WI

The star of BBC’s “Turn Back Time, The High Street” is special guest at a Bridgemere WI event in Nantwich. People are invited to listen to Simon Grant-Jones at the talk at Bridgemere Primary School this Thursday February 21.

February 19, 2013