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Man charged over burglary incidents on Nantwich road

Man charged over burglary incidents on Nantwich road

A man has been charged with a burglary and attempted burglary of houses in Nantwich. John Joseph McNally, 39, was charged after the incidents took place on Manor Road North.

September 13, 2013
Pie and soup scoop top prize in “Dabber’s Dish” Nantwich contest

Pie and soup scoop top prize in “Dabber’s Dish” Nantwich contest

Two mouth-watering meals have been crowned winners of the “Dabber’s Dish” competition in Nantwich. The competition was launched to coincide with the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival.

September 12, 2013
Stapeley Parish Council in Nantwich cancels public debate event

Stapeley Parish Council in Nantwich cancels public debate event

A parish council in Nantwich has cancelled a public debate for residents later this month. Stapeley Parish Council was due to stage the event for locals to air views on issues such as the controversial Muller Property “Nantwich South” planning application.

September 12, 2013
Parents win fight for new crossing at Nantwich primary school

Parents win fight for new crossing at Nantwich primary school

A school crossing on a busy Nantwich street is to be installed after years of campaigning by parents. The crossing will be built on Wellington Road outside St Anne’s Catholic Primary in October, Cheshire East Highways have confirmed.

September 12, 2013
Picture special: Nantwich Food Festival organisers hail success of event

Picture special: Nantwich Food Festival organisers hail success of event

Organisers of Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have paid tribute to everyone involved in making it another massive success. Thousands of people poured into the town over the three-day festival, which boasted 140 outside traders and 280 events.

September 11, 2013
Workers raise cancer cash at North West Triathlon in Nantwich

Workers raise cancer cash at North West Triathlon in Nantwich

A team of workers who took part in the North West Triathlon in Nantwich, raised more than £6,000 in honour of their boss. The 37-strong team from Health Shield, who were among 900 competitors, participated in aid of Beating Bowel Cancer.

September 11, 2013
Cheshire Police probe officers who parked in mum and toddler bay

Cheshire Police probe officers who parked in mum and toddler bay

Cheshire Police are investigating why officers left their patrol car in a supermarket parent and toddler space. Shoppers were left fuming after the officers decided to leave their fully-liveried police vehicle in one of the marked bays.

September 11, 2013
Nantwich cricket star Jonny Kettle hits century in Minor Counties final

Nantwich cricket star Jonny Kettle hits century in Minor Counties final

A Nantwich cricketer is celebrating after smashing a century for Cheshire in the Minor Counties Championship Final. Jonny Kettle, the regular opener for Nantwich CC at Whitehouse Lane, helped Cheshire take command against Cambridgeshire.

September 11, 2013
New Nantwich housing development plagued by giant rats

New Nantwich housing development plagued by giant rats

Developers of a new Nantwich housing estate are battling a plague of giant rats, councillors were told. It’s feared building work on the Stapeley Gardens site, off London Road, has disturbed a nest of rats on land close to the development.

September 11, 2013
Nantwich Town boss Johnson pleased with AFC Fylde 1-1 draw

Nantwich Town boss Johnson pleased with AFC Fylde 1-1 draw

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson said his side proved they can compete with the best in Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Johnson was speaking after a hard-earned point against a talented AFC Fylde.

September 11, 2013
Nantwich clubs and food outlets could face night-time “levy”

Nantwich clubs and food outlets could face night-time “levy”

Nantwich pubs, clubs and takeaways could face a “levy” for opening after midnight to help clean-up and police the town’s streets. The plans have been mooted as part of Cheshire East Council’s consultation on its licensing policy.

September 10, 2013
Town stone to honour Nantwich Victoria Cross World War 1 hero

Town stone to honour Nantwich Victoria Cross World War 1 hero

A Nantwich war hero who earned the Victoria Cross is to have a commemorative stone laid in his honour. Stanley Henry Boughey will be remembered in the town as part of the World War 1 centenary events in 2014.

September 10, 2013
Nantwich councillors “need a vision” for town, says Cheshire East leader

Nantwich councillors “need a vision” for town, says Cheshire East leader

Nantwich Town councillors were accused of “lacking a vision” by Cheshire East Leader Cllr Michael Jones. In a swipe at the town’s authority, Cllr Jones said they had not “created a vision” for the town’s future, unlike places like Knutsford, Macclesfield and Crewe.

September 10, 2013