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Roy Tomlinson

Family issue plea to find missing Nantwich man Roy Tomlinson

The family of a missing Nantwich man with dementia have made an emotional appeal for his return.

Richard Tomlinson and Kate Tomlinson, son and granddaughter of 83-year-old Roy Tomlinson, have issued a statement as the search for him continues.

January 29, 2016
Wistaston man scoops TripAdvisor honour as top travel photographer

Wistaston man scoops TripAdvisor honour as top travel photographer

A Wistaston man and regular contributor to Nantwichnews has been crowned “Travel Photographer of the Year” by TripAdvisor.

Jonathan White earned the honour in the company’s annual awards, dubbed “The Ollies”, which are given to top contributors from more than 90 million members.

January 13, 2016
Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed at a Christmas Carol concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton was musical director and organist and also introduced each carol and soloist. Jane Hale was the accompanist.

December 21, 2015
Nantwich householders go Christmas crackers with lights

Nantwich householders go Christmas crackers with lights

Some residents in Nantwich have gone Christmas crackers with their light displays, as these pictures show!

Photographer Jonathan White has captured the magical homes in the town which have gone over the top.

December 20, 2015
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ has taken place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 29, 2015
Hands Off Wistaston campaign fights Witter’s Field plan

Hands Off Wistaston campaign fights Witter’s Field plan

Campaigners in Wistaston are urging residents to fight a housing developer’s bid to build on Witter’s Field.

Gladman Homes is going to appeal over their second application for 300 houses on the village’s green area.

November 27, 2015
Holly Fair in Wistaston helps raise more than £1,500

Holly Fair in Wistaston helps raise more than £1,500

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston raised more than £1,500.

In the entrance hall, there was a raffle to win a hamper of Fairtrade goods, a competition to win two knitted animals and crocheted items for sale made by 100-year-old church member Olwen Wood.

November 15, 2015
Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre was filled to capacity as the village remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars.

A guard of honour was organised by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 35th South West Cheshire Scout group, who welcomed councillors from Cheshire East and Wistaston.

November 12, 2015
Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

By Jonathan White
Eleven teams of four took part in six rounds of 10 questions at Wistaston Memorial Hall’s Annual Quiz for the Fred Lorimer trophy.

The quiz setters were Peter and Christina Wainwright who had organised their third quiz at the Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 7, 2015
Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

The congregation of St Margaret’s Church in Wrenbury had the support of the thriving Wrenbury Art Group for its Remembrance Service.

Their paintings were illuminated by tea-lights for the evening service on Sunday.

November 2, 2015
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 38th annual Wistaston fireworks display.

The event took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground, off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 1, 2015
Wistaston Fireworks - promotional photo

Wistaston Fireworks display set for October 31

The Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display takes place this Saturday October 31 at the Eric Swan Sports Ground (The Brittles) behind Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

The fancy dress and pumpkin competitions will be judged at 6pm at the Eric Swan Sports Ground.

October 29, 2015
£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

Exclusive
More than £14 million from housing developers is sitting unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers, we can reveal today.

The staggering amount was uncovered in a Freedom of Information Act, which revealed only half of Section 106 contributions received from developers since 2010-11 has been invested.

October 21, 2015