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Fineswimming invests £60,000 to revamp disused Nantwich pool

Fineswimming invests £60,000 to revamp disused Nantwich pool

A company is to launch swimming lessons after breathing new life into a disused pool in Nantwich. FineSwimming is currently renovating the indoor pool owned by Elim Church, on Regents Park, London Road.

July 11, 2012
Nantwich mum and daughter launch spray-tan business

Nantwich mum and daughter launch spray-tan business

By Laura Normansell A Nantwich mum has launched a new tanning business so she can run it with her special needs daughter. Suzanne Woolley, who lives with fiancé Gordon, has welcomed daughter Sally-Anne into her new “Tanz-on-the-run” company.

July 11, 2012
Muller unveils latest “Nantwich South” village centre plans for Stapeley

Muller unveils latest “Nantwich South” village centre plans for Stapeley

A housing developer claims more residents “accept” the need for controversial plans to build a new “Nantwich South” village. Colin Muller unveiled updated plans to create 1,000 homes in Stapeley with a new school, shops, business units and sports pitches.

July 10, 2012
Car crashes into wall after Nantwich road collision

Car crashes into wall after Nantwich road collision

A car was sent crashing into a wall of a house after a two-vehicle collision in Nantwich. The accident happened at the junction of Barony Road and Davenport Lane, close to Hobson’s Choice convenience store.

July 10, 2012
South Cheshire photographer to stage Urban Portraits exhibition

South Cheshire photographer to stage Urban Portraits exhibition

A South Cheshire photographer is holding a special exhibition of urban pictures taken in Crewe and Nantwich. Simon J Newbury is staging his “Urban Portraits” exhibition on July 22 in Bar 7, Crewe.

July 10, 2012
Platform launches home scheme for elderly Nantwich residents

Platform launches home scheme for elderly Nantwich residents

A housing firm has launched a new scheme to help elderly residents in Nantwich live longer in their own homes. Platform says the new service will offer residents a chance to adjust and alter their homes to make daily living tasks easier and safer.

July 10, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich branch of the Northern Pensioners Association visited the 20th Pensioners Parliament in Blackpool. The 36-strong group’s visit, funded by local housing provider Wulvern, included lively debates and discussions on transport, social care ‘granny tax’ and pension reforms.

July 9, 2012
Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze at Nantwich farm

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze at Nantwich farm

Fire crews tackled a kitchen blaze at a farmhouse in Nantwich. The blaze broke out in a range-style cooker in the property on Wrinehill Road.

July 9, 2012
African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

A prized collection of antique African carved figures could fetch £20,000 at auction in Nantwich this week. Leading Manchester artist Geoffrey Key is selling a host of tribal “Yoruba” art at the Peter Wilson sale because of a house move.

July 8, 2012
Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Budding authors can now benefit from a new creative writers group run by Nantwich Library. The group will meet for the first time on Thursday July 26 at 5.30pm in the library and then every last Thursday of the month.

July 6, 2012
College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

Specialist Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up a record year of student enrolments and achievements. Around 1,120 graduating FE students have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills.

July 6, 2012
Flood warning threat for Nantwich area as torrential rains hits region

Flood warning threat for Nantwich area as torrential rains hits region

Nantwich and surrounding villages are facing severe disruption as heavy rain causes chaos around the region. Severe downpours through the night and today (July 6) have left some roads almost impassable, including busy Wellington Road and the A500.

July 6, 2012
Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

A controversial bid to build 146 homes on the old Stapeley Water Gardens site will go before councillors with dozens of objections lodged. But despite fears raised by Environment Agency, highways officers and residents, planners have recommended it be approved.

July 5, 2012