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Council chiefs use bollards to tackle Nantwich anti-social drivers

Council chiefs use bollards to tackle Nantwich anti-social drivers

Bollards are to be erected on a street in a Nantwich village to tackle “anti-social” motorists. Residents in Willaston have complained many times about the Meadow View development where drivers double park.

June 24, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich cyclists enjoy Up and Under Foundation Rides

Crewe and Nantwich cyclists enjoy Up and Under Foundation Rides

Hundreds of Crewe and Nantwich cyclists turned out for the 2014 Up and Under Foundation Rides to raise money for needy children. Individuals and teams took part in either a 100 mile, 100km or a 50km ride across the Cheshire countryside.

June 23, 2014
Nantwich Town Fete and SkoolsFest set to be big hit, say organisers

Nantwich Town Fete and SkoolsFest set to be big hit, say organisers

Organisers of this weekend’s Nantwich Town Fete are promising a fun-packed day for all the family. The event, a revival of an old tradition, will sit alongside “SkoolsFest”, which showcases young talent from the town’s schools in singing, dancing, drama and the arts.

June 23, 2014
Nantwich Town boss’ pre-season training offer to football hopefuls

Nantwich Town boss’ pre-season training offer to football hopefuls

Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson is looking to bring the club’s youth team closer to the first team. And now he is inviting interested school leavers or young footballers not offered a scholarship with a professional football club, a chance to join his first team squad for pre-season training.

June 23, 2014
Young Nantwich Seals swimmers excel at North Wales events

Young Nantwich Seals swimmers excel at North Wales events

Young swimmers from Nantwich Seals have excelled again in two competitions in North Wales. Ten swimmers competed for the club at the Wrexham Cath Ankers meet 2014, and secured 26 personal bests from 31 events entered.

June 22, 2014
Nantwich villages Willaston and Burland to receive life-saving defibrillators

Nantwich villages Willaston and Burland to receive life-saving defibrillators

Two Nantwich villages are to benefit from new life-saving defibrillators. Willaston Primary School is receiving one of the defibrillators thanks to a donation from South Cheshire Harriers.

June 21, 2014
Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Councillors in Nantwich and Crewe are locked in a mid-summer wrangle – over a set of Christmas Lights! Nantwich Town Council says it now owns the lights, which were apparently offered as a gift by Cheshire East Council.

June 20, 2014
Nantwich councillor urges M&S to solve Beam Street store weed problems

Nantwich councillor urges M&S to solve Beam Street store weed problems

A councillor called on retail giant M&S to weed out a plant problem plaguing its Nantwich store. Nantwich Town Cllr Andrew Martin says unsightly weeds are turning Beam Street “Simply Food” store into an eyesore as the town prepares to welcome Britain in Bloom judges.

June 19, 2014
Leighton Hospital Treatment Centre changes for Nantwich patients

Leighton Hospital Treatment Centre changes for Nantwich patients

Leighton Hospital’s much-used Treatment Centre is to undergo a major six-month overhaul from next week. Works will include the creation of a dedicated surgical admissions lounge, and an expansion of the endoscopy suite.

June 19, 2014
Elim Church and WellKin in Nantwich offer new bereavement support

Elim Church and WellKin in Nantwich offer new bereavement support

A church and social enterprise in Nantwich have teamed up to offer support to bereaved families in the town. “Living with Loss” is the first Open Space project offered by Nantwich Elim Church in partnership with WellKin – Dance, Health and WellBeing.

June 19, 2014
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College wins top stand prize at Cheshire Show

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College wins top stand prize at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College in Nantwich scooped a top award for its action-packed exhibition at this week’s Cheshire Show. The college won “Best Outside Education Stand” during the show which pulled in tens of thousands of visitors.

June 19, 2014
A500 and M6 junction scheme to start June 23, says Highways Agency

A500 and M6 junction scheme to start June 23, says Highways Agency

Nantwich and Crewe drivers are being warned that work on the A500 and junction 16 of the M6 will start on Monday 23 June. Two schemes costing a total of £8 million will be delivered by the Highways Agency, one on behalf of Cheshire East Council.

June 18, 2014
Dog attack gang jailed for “appalling cruelty” in Nantwich, say RSPCA

Dog attack gang jailed for “appalling cruelty” in Nantwich, say RSPCA

Four men have been jailed after filming their dogs during a horrific attack on a badger sett and a fox near Nantwich. One RSPCA inspector said the attacks, which took place in Hankelow, were the “most appalling act of cruelty and barbaric fighting” he had ever seen.

June 18, 2014