Man cut free after car and lorry smash on A51 near Nantwich
A man was injured after a car and lorry collided on the A51 near Nantwich. The accident happened on Nantwich Road in Wardle, and left the man trapped in his vehicle.
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Planning Minister to meet Nantwich campaigners over “Green Gap” fears
Planning Minister Nick Boles has vowed to meet Nantwich and Crewe campaign groups fighting the loss of “Green Gap” areas. Mr Boles’ pledge comes after concerns of hundreds of residents were raised by local MP Edward Timpson.
Bunbury pub near Nantwich claims more national awards
An award-winning country inn near Nantwich is celebrating new accolades from top national guides and publications. The Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, Bunbury, has been voted Cheshire’s Dining Pub of the Year by the prestigious Good Pub Guide 2014.
Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour
A young cadet from Nantwich has enjoyed a Royal visit to remember after completing his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. William Patterson, formerly of the 100th Air Training Corps (Nantwich), was invited to meet HRH the Earl of Wessex at St James Palace.
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club celebrates annual Finals Day winners
By Jonathan White Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has celebrated the winners of its annual Finals Day. The event took place on the two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane.
TV vet Steve Leonard to switch on Nantwich Christmas lights
TV vet Steve Leonard is the celebrity lined up to switch on the Christmas Lights in Nantwich this year. Leonard (pictured), who lives in Cheshire, is famous for hosting BBC shows including ”Orangutan Diaries” and “Vets in Practice”.
Resident guards “danger” pumping station in Nantwich
A Nantwich resident has been guarding a “dangerous” compound on his estate for weeks because of confusion over who owns the land. Noel Wagstaff took action after residents raised fears about the pumping station (pictured) in Stapeley being a magnet for youths.
“Stars” of Reaseheath College in Nantwich scoop Awards of Excellence
The ‘Stars’ of Reaseheath College in Nantwich have been honoured for their contribution at an Awards of Excellence event. Teams and individuals judged to have “gone the extra mile” were rewarded at the annual presentation.
Nantwich “Full Monty” calendar raises £5,000 for charity
A Nantwich “Full Monty” calendar made by 11 South Cheshire lads has raised a stunning £5,000 for charity. Brothers Roy and Neil Aspinall persuaded their friends to put the calendar together a year ago, as revealed by Nantwichnews.
Councillors urge residents to fight Green Gap developers near Nantwich
Councillors have warned residents to make their views known about plans for 170 new homes in their Nantwich village. Richborough Estates have applied to build the houses on land off Moorfields, in Willaston.
South Cheshire model engineers stage open day in Nantwich
Train fans gathered to enjoy the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day in Nantwich. The free event took place on the society’s premises at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, Crewe Road, in Willaston.
Nantwich campaigner’s anger over “cynical ploy” by housing developers
A campaigner has blasted a housing developer for “cynical tactics” to get permission for another Nantwich housing development. Wainhomes‘ application to build 40 houses off Audlem Road (pictured) was to be decided by a Strategic Planning Board meeting.
Hundreds enjoy model boat and duck races in Wistaston
By Jonathan White Hundreds of villagers gathered for the annual duck and model boat race in Wistaston, near Nantwich. Families crowded on the banks of the Joey the Swan brook for the 18th “Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race”.
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