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Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors have “rejected” Muller Property’s controversial bid for an access road to a planned 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village. The access route off Peter de Stapleigh Way in Stapeley, was considered by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board.

June 19, 2013
Nantwich to host national Town Crier Competition

Nantwich to host national Town Crier Competition

Cries of “Oyez, Oyez” will be heard across Nantwich when the town stages the second annual Town Crier Competition. Fifteen criers from the across the UK will battle it out on Saturday July 27 to win the coveted Town Crier’s Shield.

June 19, 2013
Contamination fears over Barony playing fields in Nantwich

Contamination fears over Barony playing fields in Nantwich

Tests are being carried out on The Barony playing fields in Nantwich amid fears of potential land contamination. The risk and screening assessment comes after initial tests showed part of the Barony needed further investigation, including more extensive soil sampling.

June 19, 2013
Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women have been killed in a horrific head-on road collision in South Cheshire. The accident has also left three other people injured in hospital.

June 19, 2013
Leonard Brothers Vets stage Nantwich Sainsbury’s event

Leonard Brothers Vets stage Nantwich Sainsbury’s event

Nantwich Sainsbury’s teamed up with local vets Leonard Brothers to stage a Pet Dental Health Care Week event. Customers received free advice on dental and oral health care for their pets at the Middlewich Road store.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council spends £12,000 fighting Muller housing plans

A parish council in Nantwich is to spend £12,000 on a barrister to fight controversial housing plans. Stapeley Parish Council is to plough thousands of taxpayers’ pounds into the battle with Muller Property.

June 18, 2013
Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

A primary school in Nantwich is staging its summer fair this weekend. The event at Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, is being organised by “Friends of Wyche” PTA group.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich beauty school graduate scoops major international honour

Nantwich beauty school graduate scoops major international honour

A graduate from The International School of Beauty Therapy in Nantwich has scooped a major honour. Melanie Crosby won “Student of The Year Award 2013” at the BABTAC & CIBTAC Beauty Awards.

June 17, 2013
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

This Avro Lancaster World War Two plane was captured on camera above Nantwich as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The Lancaster, photographed by Jonathan White, was with a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.

June 16, 2013
Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

The sun emerged as hundreds of visitors gathered to enjoy Cheerbrook’s Big Taste event in Nantwich. And families were treated to a fine range of culinary delights on offer as the event displayed local produce at its best.

June 16, 2013
Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross marries at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross marries at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

Stoke City and England defender Ryan Shawcross was married today (June 15) St Mary’s Church in Nantwich. The Potters captain, who lives near Acton, tied the knot with long-term partner Katherine Buckley.

June 15, 2013
Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

The most coveted football prize in England will be in Nantwich this week. The Barclays Premier League Trophy will be in the town just 24 hours after the new 2013-14 league fixtures are announced.

June 15, 2013
Nantwich pole dance marathon in aid of One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich pole dance marathon in aid of One in Eleven Appeal

A Nantwich fitness class is putting the One in Eleven Appeal in pole position with its fundraising efforts. Louise Joubert, 28, who runs Pole Pinups classes, is organising a 12-hour pole dancing session in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

June 14, 2013