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Joule’s unveils new Nantwich Brewery Tap at The Leopard

Joule’s unveils new Nantwich Brewery Tap at The Leopard

Joule’s Brewery has opened its new Nantwich Brewery Tap after spending £750,000 on The Leopard pub. The company acquired The Leopard earlier this year before refurbishing the historic building on London Road.

September 26, 2012
MP Timpson outlines support for Crewe & Nantwich business owners

MP Timpson outlines support for Crewe & Nantwich business owners

Nantwich business owners quizzed MP Edward Timpson over Government support for local enterprise. Fifty members of the Crewe & Nantwich branch of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) met Mr Timpson.

September 26, 2012
Conservative Cheshire PCC candidate sets out policing plan

Conservative Cheshire PCC candidate sets out policing plan

A candidate for Cheshire’s new top policing post wants to double the number of special constables and crack anti-social yobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich borough councillor John Dwyer also vows to form a team to tackle the county’s 100 worst drug offenders.

September 25, 2012
FLOOD PICTURES: River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich

FLOOD PICTURES: River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich

These remarkable pictures show the extent of localised flooding in Nantwich after the River Weaver burst its banks. Sent in by Nantwichnews readers Jonathan White and Paul Radbone, the pictures show almost all paths along the river in the town centre are blocked off.

September 25, 2012
Nantwich Library stages annual Big Book sale

Nantwich Library stages annual Big Book sale

Nantwich Library is staging its annual Big Book sale this week. Library boss Tom Appleby said it promises to be the biggest so far with adult and children’s books, and audio visual items for sale at bargain prices.

September 25, 2012
Nantwich elderly warned after PPI scam victims lose £5,000

Nantwich elderly warned after PPI scam victims lose £5,000

Nantwich residents have been warned about a new scam that has already conned 10 people across the county. Victims have lost around £5,000 to the scam with incidents reported in Crewe as well as Macclesfield, Winsford, Sandbach, Northwich, and Chester.

September 25, 2012
Environment Agency places Flood Warning on River Weaver in Nantwich

Environment Agency places Flood Warning on River Weaver in Nantwich

The Environment Agency has today placed a stretch of the River Weaver in Nantwich under a Flood Warning. This means flooding is expected and residents and businesses are warned to take immediate action.

September 25, 2012
South Cheshire drivers warned by police as weather disrupts roads

South Cheshire drivers warned by police as weather disrupts roads

Motorists in South Cheshire are being warned by police as severe weather hits the region’s roads. Emergency services have been inundated with call outs as the county′s road networks have been disrupted by strong winds and heavy rain.

September 24, 2012
Nantwich school’s cakes and cuppas raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

Nantwich school’s cakes and cuppas raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

A Nantwich school had the kettle on all morning to help raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. Sound and District Primary PTA invited parents and visitors to a coffee morning where mums and Year 6 helpers served cuppas and cakes.

September 24, 2012
Cheshire artist stages wildlife exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Cheshire artist stages wildlife exhibition at Nantwich Museum

A Cheshire artist has launched her “Wildlife in Inks and Watercolours” exhibition at Nantwich Museum. Colleen Parker’s work is now on display in the Community Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

September 24, 2012
Willaston Village Green to be renamed after late councillor Mike Heywood

Willaston Village Green to be renamed after late councillor Mike Heywood

A village green in Nantwich is to be officially renamed in honour of a late council stalwart. Willaston village green is to be called Mike Heywood Green in tribute to the former parish council chairman (pictured).

September 24, 2012
Two trapped and injured in separate road accidents near Nantwich

Two trapped and injured in separate road accidents near Nantwich

A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of a road accident by fire crews on a busy road near Nantwich. The accident happened on the A534 near the village of Ridley, and involved a car and a second vehicle towing a horsebox.

September 23, 2012
Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Parish councillors clashed with the leader of Cheshire East over the  long-running Stapeley Village Hall saga. The delays and dithering over opening the hall next to Pear Tree Primary School were laid bare at a packed public meeting.

September 21, 2012