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Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council to fight Muller Homes at public inquiry

Parish councillors in Nantwich told dozens of residents how they intend to fight Muller Homes at a forthcoming public inquiry. Around 30 people attended a public meeting at Stapeley community hall to air their views before the inquiry on February 18.

February 4, 2014
Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

Family of man, 21, found dead in Nantwich pay tribute

The family of a young man found dead in Nantwich hours after celebrating his 21st birthday, have paid tribute to him. David Flaherty is pictured celebrating the milestone the night before he died suddenly at his girlfriend’s house on Bishops Wood.

February 4, 2014
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled a new information point to celebrate one of Nantwich’s rarest wildlife residents. A specially-commissioned oak display gives visitors along the Shropshire Union Canal an insight into the life of the water vole.

February 3, 2014
Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich Reaseheath students go “orange” for Chester Zoo campaign

Nantwich animal care students went “orange” to help save one of the world’s most endangered apes. The Reaseheath College students dressed in orange during fund raising activities for the “Go Orange for Orangutans” campaign.

February 3, 2014
Cheshire East Council defends staging of Nantwich inquiry in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council defends staging of Nantwich inquiry in Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council chiefs defended a decision to stage a Nantwich housing public inquiry 30 miles away in Macclesfield. The Muller Homes plan to build 1,100 homes as part of a “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley have caused uproar.

January 31, 2014
Cheshire PCC to axe 70 police staff jobs but freeze council tax

Cheshire PCC to axe 70 police staff jobs but freeze council tax

Cheshire PCC John Dwyer has pledged to freeze council tax for policing in the county – but it set to axe 70 police staff jobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich councillor Mr Dwyer revealed his plans in his second police budget since being elected as Police & Crime Commissioner.

January 30, 2014
Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Nantwich MP Timpson calls for Muller public inquiry to be switched

Council chiefs are being urged to move an inquiry into a Nantwich housing plan, which is set to be held 30 miles away in Macclesfield. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has stepped in to request the inquiry into the Muller Homes application be held in the Nantwich area.

January 28, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Public inquiry set for controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” plan

A public inquiry into a controversial plan to build a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley is to be held on February 18. Muller Homes wants to build the development, which could include business units, shops and a school, on land between Peter De Stapleigh Way, London Road and Broad Lane.

January 27, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

A cheese company in Nantwich has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured falling off a forklift truck. Bosses of Joseph Heler Ltd, based at Hatherton, were prosecuted after the 53-year-old employee from Crewe was injured during an unsafe loading operation.

January 24, 2014
Assaults down, burglary up in latest East Cheshire crime stats

Assaults down, burglary up in latest East Cheshire crime stats

Assaults across Nantwich and Crewe have fallen by almost 12%, according to the latest statistics just released. But burglary in the Eastern Cheshire area is on the rise, going up 5%, the figures show.

January 23, 2014
Nantwich Museum acquires rare Tudor treasure found at Baddiley

Nantwich Museum acquires rare Tudor treasure found at Baddiley

Nantwich Museum has acquired a Tudor treasure found by a metal detector near the town, thanks to generous donors. The Pillory Street venue managed to raise the £220 to secure the Tudor cast silver-gilt dress hook.

January 19, 2014