Village News

Willaston residents fight 21 homes plan for Cheerbrook Road site

Willaston residents fight 21 homes plan for Cheerbrook Road site

Willaston residents have hit out at plans to build 21 new homes on land off Cheerbrook Road, Nantwich. They believe the village cannot cope with more houses which will increase traffic, loss of open space and put pressure on local services.

March 18, 2013
Villagers enjoy The Wistaston Singers church concert

Villagers enjoy The Wistaston Singers church concert

By Jonathan White More than 70 people watched The Wistaston Singers choir perform a concert at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston. Phil Houghton was musical director who introduced each song and soloist.

March 17, 2013
Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

People across Crewe and Nantwich have been raising money as part of Red Nose Day. Staff in shops and students at schools and colleges across the town have been getting into the comic Relief spirit.

March 15, 2013
New Nantwich M&S manager hails warm welcome from town

New Nantwich M&S manager hails warm welcome from town

The boss of the new Marks & Spencer store in Nantwich revealed how she hasn’t even seen inside the shop yet – less than four weeks before opening. Michelle McMurray is desperate to get inside the new Simply Food outlet on Beam Street, which is creating 60 new jobs.

March 15, 2013
New ZumbAtomic dance classes for kids launch in Shavington

New ZumbAtomic dance classes for kids launch in Shavington

New style dance classes for children have been launched in Shavington. ZumbAtomic® dance classes are rockin’, high-energy dancing fitness-parties which are specifically designed to offer youngster-friendly routines.

March 13, 2013
A500 Shavington bypass to close for emergency pothole repairs

A500 Shavington bypass to close for emergency pothole repairs

The pothole-ridden A500 Shavington bypass near Nantwich is to close for two days to allow for urgent repairs. The eastbound lane heading away from Nantwich towards the M6 will be closed between 9.30am and 4pm on Thursday March 14.

March 12, 2013
Nantwich 10-year-old runs parents’ company for a day

Nantwich 10-year-old runs parents’ company for a day

A ten-year-old schoolboy from Nantwich has swapped the classroom for the boardroom to run a group of recruitment companies. Dominic Marshall took charge of Absolute Recruitment for a day to oversee the running of the firm.

March 12, 2013
Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich’s Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle has been crowned champion of ITV’s Dancing On Ice. Tweddle, from Bunbury, skated to victory with dance partner Dan Whiston in tonight’s final show.

March 10, 2013
Wistaston pupils design and make flower posies for Mother’s Day

Wistaston pupils design and make flower posies for Mother’s Day

These Youngsters in Wistaston made sure their mums were spoilt on Mother’s Day, by designing them posies. The Year 2 children at Wistaston Church Lane School rose to the challenge when they were asked to design and make a special gift for their mothers.

March 10, 2013
Nantwich primary pupils star in Shakespeare at New Vic Theatre

Nantwich primary pupils star in Shakespeare at New Vic Theatre

Pupils from a Nantwich school went down a storm when they starred in their own version of Shakespeare’s  The Tempest. Year 6 youngsters at Pear Tree Primary, Stapeley, were part of the Children’s Shakespeare Festival.

March 8, 2013
Tributes paid after death of ex Nantwich councillor John Beech

Tributes paid after death of ex Nantwich councillor John Beech

Friends and family have paid tribute to former Crewe and Nantwich borough councillor John Beech who has died. John served on several public bodies during a distinguished career, representing the Acton ward of Nantwich for 14 years.

March 8, 2013
Elvis tribute to stage ‘One in Eleven Appeal’ gig in Nantwich

Elvis tribute to stage ‘One in Eleven Appeal’ gig in Nantwich

Elvis fans will be All Shook Up when top tribute artist Paul Larcombe performs in Nantwich for the One in Eleven Appeal. Larcombe, who performs as Pure Presley the first UK Elvis tribute to be officially endorsed by Graceland, will stage the concert in Willaston.

March 8, 2013
Families enjoy Reaseheath College lambing event in Nantwich

Families enjoy Reaseheath College lambing event in Nantwich

A record 2,500 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the lambing and zoo weekend. Excited youngsters like Francesca Forbes, Katy Wakeman, Cameron Forbes (pictured) were among hundreds keen to experience the live lambing event.

March 4, 2013