Village News

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
Highways to tackle “ghastly” grass verge mess in Nantwich village

Highways to tackle “ghastly” grass verge mess in Nantwich village

Highways chiefs have vowed to fix a parking problem in Nantwich which has turned a village street into a “ghastly mess”. Residents living on Circle Avenue in Willaston say motorists parking on grass verges have caused an eyesore.

June 17, 2014
Nantwich art gallery opens new exhibition with “Art Up Close”

Nantwich art gallery opens new exhibition with “Art Up Close”

An exhibition featuring local artists has opened at the Bailey Arts Gallery at Dagfields Farm in Nantwich. The exhibition, which runs until July 7, features the work of six artists who make up the group “Art Up Close”.

June 16, 2014
Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society entertained 31 members of Lancaster Civic Society with a trip around the town. They were met at Nantwich Civic Centre by Civic Society members and Town Mayor, Christine Farrall before enjoying a tour of the town.

June 11, 2014
Parents unhappy over headteacher “share” plan by Nantwich schools

Parents unhappy over headteacher “share” plan by Nantwich schools

Angry parents are demanding answers from Nantwich school governors amid plans to “loan out” its headteacher to another primary. As part of the deal, Stapeley Broad Lane’s headteacher could work part of the week at “struggling” Bridgemere Primary.

June 11, 2014
Picture Special: 2014 Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes near Nantwich

Picture Special: 2014 Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy a Nantwich village tradition at the annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes. The event, organised by Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years.

June 9, 2014
RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage 20th anniversary Summer Fair

RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage 20th anniversary Summer Fair

Families are being invited to a Summer Fair this month at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich. The event, on Sunday June 29, will feature a host of activities to help raise funds for the centre on London Road.

June 9, 2014
Reaseheath College offers £85 million boost to Nantwich, says report

Reaseheath College offers £85 million boost to Nantwich, says report

Reaseheath College in Nantwich contributes £85.7 million income a year for the local business community, a new report claims. This was one of the key findings in a study of the social and economic impact of the college, by Economic Modelling Specialists International (emsi).

June 5, 2014
Food students in Nantwich scoop medal for tasty burger entry

Food students in Nantwich scoop medal for tasty burger entry

Innovative burgers made by food students in Nantwich scooped a bronze medal in a national contest. The students from Reaseheath College earned the gong in the first round of the EBLEX “England’s Best Burger Challenge”.

June 3, 2014
New Reaseheath College hall in Nantwich dedicated to late governor

New Reaseheath College hall in Nantwich dedicated to late governor

A new Reaseheath College halls of residence in Nantwich has been dedicated to a man who helped turn them  into a training leader. Platt Hall has been named in memory of John Platt OBE.

May 28, 2014
Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

Tarporley man injured in serious road smash

A Tarporley man has been badly injured in a road smash near Sandbach. The 21-year-old was a passenger in a blue Ford Fiesta which collided with another at the junction of Clay Lane and Hall Lane, Elton.

May 27, 2014
Peckforton Castle, nr Nantwich, highly commended in VisitEngland Awards

Peckforton Castle, nr Nantwich, highly commended in VisitEngland Awards

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has been highly commended at the prestigious VisitEngland 2014 Awards. The venue earned the honour in the Large Hotel of the Year category.

May 26, 2014
Willaston councillor urges homes plan objectors to attend inquiry

Willaston councillor urges homes plan objectors to attend inquiry

A Willaston councillor is urging residents fighting a plan to build 170 homes to attend a public inquiry. Richborough Estates want to build the properties on land north of Moorfields in Willaston, near Nantwich.

May 25, 2014