Village News

Big-hearted Nantwich golfers chip in to buy life-saving defibrillator

Big-hearted Nantwich golfers chip in to buy life-saving defibrillator

Big-hearted golfers at a Nantwich club have chipped in to provide their local area with a life-saving defibrillator. Members of Brookfield Golf Club in Hankelow have all pitched in to help raise £7,800 over the last year.

January 14, 2014
Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston families’ joy as Gladman homes plan for Witters Field rejected

Wistaston residents are celebrating after a planning application to build up to 300 homes on “Green Gap” land was thrown out. Gladman Homes wanted to develop on the land off Church Lane, known locally as “Witters Field”.

January 11, 2014
Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police have warned residents of a Nantwich village their cars could be towed away if they continue to park badly. A letter from Nantwich Police has been delivered to residents in Willaston in a bid to tackle the growing problem of parked vehicles causing obstruction.

January 8, 2014
Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Proposals to build 40 homes at the rear of a secondary school in Nantwich have been recommended for rejection by planners. Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd want to build the development on grass land at the rear of Audlem Road, close to Brine Leas School.

January 7, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College acquires DART Training

Nantwich-based Reaseheath College has acquired a specialist private training provider. DART Training is based in Derbyshire and works with small and medium businesses throughout the Midlands.

January 4, 2014
Nantwich Police warn residents after spate of shed burglaries

Nantwich Police warn residents after spate of shed burglaries

Police in Nantwich are warning homeowners in the town to be alert after a number of sheds were broken into overnight. The allotments on Welshman’s Lane were particularly targeted by thieves, officers say.

January 4, 2014
Council chiefs to study parking problems in Nantwich village

Council chiefs to study parking problems in Nantwich village

Council chiefs have pledged to study traffic problems affecting the village of Willaston near Nantwich. An on-street parking review costing £5,000 will take place in 2014 after dozens of complaints from residents and local councillors.

December 31, 2013
Nantwich Police target drug users and shoplifters in festive operation

Nantwich Police target drug users and shoplifters in festive operation

Nantwich Police have been busy cracking down on drug users and thieves – and reuniting lost dogs with their owners! Operation Washford sees officers from the unit targeting drugs use and target petty crooks in the town and outlying villages.

December 28, 2013
Cheshire East £5.3 million New Homes Bonus sparks criticism

Cheshire East £5.3 million New Homes Bonus sparks criticism

Cheshire East Council is to receive more than £5 million in a “New Homes Bonus” grant from the Government in 2014. It’s one of the largest payouts in the North West – and has sparked criticism from campaigners fighting over-development in areas like Nantwich.

December 27, 2013
Resident disturbed burglars breaking in to Alpraham house

Resident disturbed burglars breaking in to Alpraham house

A resident disturbed burglars as they tried to smash their way into a house in Alpraham near Nantwich. The attempted burglary was discovered when the householder heard noises and went to investigate.

December 26, 2013
Six arrested after man found badly beaten in Shavington street

Six arrested after man found badly beaten in Shavington street

A man was found badly beaten in a street in Shavington, detectives say. The 40-year-old was discovered with serious injuries to his head and body in Back Lane.

December 24, 2013
RSPCA appeal after two young ponies found dumped in Nantwich

RSPCA appeal after two young ponies found dumped in Nantwich

Two young ponies were dumped and left to die in a field in Poole, near Nantwich. The RSPCA say one is a young foal just six to nine months old and 10hh. The other is a young gelding about two years old and 12hh.

December 24, 2013