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Campaigners in Nantwich say wrong type of housing being built

Campaigners in Nantwich say wrong type of housing being built

Campaigners say a new study shows the wrong type of housing is being planned or built in parts of Nantwich.

An extensive report, focusing on Stapeley and Batherton, shows only 77 of 630 houses planned or built since 2010 will suit future needs of residents.

February 23, 2016
Railway Hotel storm through to Premier Division Cup semis

Railway Hotel storm through to Premier Division Cup semis

Railway Hotel progressed to the semi-finals of the Premier Division Cup with a thumping 6-0 win at Talbot.

Lee Mellor and Daryl Scarlett both scored twice for Railway, with Wayne Beggs and Jez Tagg also scoring.

February 23, 2016
Anthony Malbon turns down chance to join Nantwich Town

Anthony Malbon turns down chance to join Nantwich Town

By Mark Blackburn
Kidsgrove Athletic captain Anthony Malbon says he turned down a move to Nantwich Town because he is “happy” where he is.

The Dabbers had given seven days’ notice for the former Derby County youth striker.

February 22, 2016
Council approves plan to turn Acton’s Star Inn pub into housing

Council approves plan to turn Acton’s Star Inn pub into housing

Planners have passed proposals to turn a listed Nantwich pub into houses, despite objections from councillors and residents.

The Star Inn, on Chester Road in Acton, will be converted into three residential units after Cheshire East Council approved the scheme.

February 22, 2016
Shavington musical star Tom Seals to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Shavington musical star Tom Seals to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum is to host an evening with Shavington musical maestro Tom Seals – one of the UK’s brightest stars.

Tom, 22, will be performing live this Sunday February 28, bringing his distinctive voice and improvisational skills to the fore.

February 22, 2016
South Cheshire firms team up for MRI Scanner Appeal event

South Cheshire firms team up for MRI Scanner Appeal event

Local businesses have teamed up to host a night of fundraising in support of Mid Cheshire Hospitals MRI Scanner Appeal.

Your Move Andrew Nicholson has teamed up with Tesco Extra to organise the Maykadifference Event, which will help raise funds toward the £1 million target.

February 22, 2016
Reaseheath College’s birthday cake celebration for cub and scout group

Reaseheath College’s birthday cake celebration for cub and scout group

Cub and beaver scouts from the 1st South West Cheshire District celebrated their 100th birthday with a cake made by Nantwich bakery students.

The celebration was doubly special for the Crewe-based group, one of the oldest in the country, as it’s also the centenary of the cub scout movement nationwide.

February 22, 2016
1923 trophy bought by National Football Museum at Nantwich auction

1923 trophy bought by National Football Museum at Nantwich auction

A unique football trophy won by Stoke United ladies in Barcelona in 1923 and lost for decades, has been snapped up at a Nantwich auction.

Now the trophy will go on permanent public display at the National Football Museum following the sale at Nantwich auctioneers Peter Wilson.

February 20, 2016
Drivers warned over A500 four-day closure

Drivers warned over A500 four-day closure

Thousands of drivers are being warned of a four-day closure of the A500 between Nantwich and the M6.

The single carriageway stretch between Meremoor roundabout at Weston and junction 16 of the motorway is set to close between 7pm and 5am next week.

February 20, 2016
White Stuff set to open new store in Nantwich

White Stuff set to open new store in Nantwich

Popular High Street clothes brand White Stuff looks set to open a new store in Nantwich, it has emerged.

It’s believed the store will be opened in the former Co-op Pharmacy premises on High Street, although the company has not confirmed this.

February 18, 2016
Black and white cats at Nantwich RSPCA centre missing out on new homes

Black and white cats at Nantwich RSPCA centre missing out on new homes

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are looking for homes for three long-stay cats which they fear are being overlooked – because of their colour!

Black cats Tilly and Bernard, and black and white feline Jester, have lost out to their more colourful, younger counterparts.

February 18, 2016
Nantwich Litter Group to lead “Clean for the Queen” campaign

Nantwich Litter Group to lead “Clean for the Queen” campaign

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers are planning a right royal Clean for the Queen day next month.

Volunteers will fan out across the town for an hour of litter picking on March 5 after they meet at 10am in the town square.

February 18, 2016
Drivers demand action after van crash on flooded Willaston road

Drivers demand action after van crash on flooded Willaston road

Drivers in Willaston are calling for more to be done to resolve a flooded junction after a van crash.

The driver of this van (pictured) had a lucky escape when his vehicle went out of control at the flood-hit junction of Eastern Road and Rope Hall Lane.

February 17, 2016