Call for crackdown on HGV drivers breaching Willaston lorry ban
Residents in Willaston are calling for action to stop trucks using the village as a rat run.
A ban on HGVs driving on the narrow roads through Willaston was introduced 12 years ago.
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Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone
A Nantwich mum is hoping to trace a couple who found and handed in their daughter’s missing iPhone.
Julie Pemberton, from Stapeley, is keen to thank the good samaritans who found daughter Emma’s iPhone 5s near the Airman’s Memorial (pictured) by the River Weaver.
Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes
Rail users in Nantwich and surrounding villages are being warned of timetable changes by Arriva Trains Wales next month.
ATW says the changes, from May 17 onwards, will improve service and frequency “for many passengers”.
A51 and A49 closures warning at Tiverton and Bickley
Drivers are being warned of major road closures on the A49 and A51 near Nantwich.
Night works on the A49 Whitchurch Road and A51 Nantwich Road in Bickley and Tiverton will see the roads closed between 7pm and 2am.
Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group
Wildlife lovers in Nantwich are to launch a new conservation group to protect animals living at Nantwich Lake.
Caron Hull, who helped set up the Queens Park Wildlife Conservation Group last year, is spearheading the idea.
Wistaston Singers play Shavington fund-raising concert
The Wistaston Singers performed a fund-raising concert at St Mark’s Church in Shavington.
Phil Houghton was the Musical Director and also introduced each song and soloist.
Ram raiders drag cashpoint machine through Nantwich shop window
Raiders tried to drag a cashpoint machine out of a Nantwich store after ramming the front with a land rover.
The crooks attached a heavy-duty 20ft chain to the machine in the Stapeley Co-operative store on Cronkinson estate.
Wrenbury villager enjoys special 100th birthday celebration
Wrenbury villager Jessie King was given a rousing celebration to mark her 100th birthday.
The centenarian was stunned when bellringers at St Margaret’s Church rang the bells in her honour while Wrenbury Primary schoolchildren sang “happy birthday” on her doorstep.
Inspectors set new Local Plan deadline for Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East has until end of July to submit more evidence in its fight to get a Local Plan recognised.
The new deadline has been set by planning inspectors to take account of the general and local elections.
Arriva Buses reinstate Willaston weekend service after campaign
A campaign to save late evening bus services through the village of Willaston has been successful.
Villagers and councillors raised fears after Arriva Buses announced a plan to withdraw weekend evening services for the number 84 bus between Crewe and Nantwich, which serves Willaston.
Nantwich Independent hits back at riverside car park plan
An Independent councillor in Nantwich has hit back at initial plans to build a car park on green space near the River Weaver.
Conservative councillors David Marren and Peter Groves say the site, behind Nantwich Pool off Wall Lane, is viable despite flood fears.
UKIP’s Brian Silvester fights for Willaston and Rope seats
Willaston and Rope Councillor Brian Silvester has been selected as candidate for the ward in Cheshire East Council elections on May 7.
Cllr Silvester has also been nominated for election to Rope Parish Council, with elections on the same day.
Council backs Nantwich headteachers over 18-rated video games letter
Council bosses have defended Nantwich headteachers for issuing a warning letter to parents about children playing 18-rated computer games.
The letter, sent by Nantwich Education Partnership, tells parents that they could be reported to police or social services if pupils reveal they are allowed to play adult-rated games.
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