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Tree felling shocks councillors as Muller “Nantwich South” plan rejected

Tree felling shocks councillors as Muller “Nantwich South” plan rejected

The first phase of a massive 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley has been kicked out by Cheshire East councillors. But campaigners are angry a second application for an access road was deferred after oak trees were chopped down just hours before the planning meeting.

April 4, 2013
Willaston residents call for Meadow View site parking help

Willaston residents call for Meadow View site parking help

Residents and councillors in Willaston are calling on home builders to resolve parking problems on a new development. Villagers say vehicles being parked on grass verges on the new Meadow View development are leaving the verges “unsightly” and causing an “eyesore”.

April 4, 2013
Richmond Village Nantwich thumbs up by Care Quality Commission

Richmond Village Nantwich thumbs up by Care Quality Commission

A Nantwich care home has been given the thumbs up in their latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. Inspectors say Richmond Village Nantwich, on St Joseph’s Way, met all standards after carrying out an unannounced visit.

April 4, 2013
Malbank School pupils in Nantwich study Reaseheath College farm

Malbank School pupils in Nantwich study Reaseheath College farm

Pupils from Malbank School in Nantwich learned about food production and farming during a visit to Reaseheath College. Year 7 pupils studying climate change, food poverty and sustainable communities, looked at Reaseheath’s farm and glasshouses.

April 4, 2013
New Threadmill art exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

New Threadmill art exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Landscapes and Legends” is the theme of a new exhibition in the Millennium Gallery of Nantwich Museum. The display, which runs until Saturday June 15, brings together an exciting variety of textile and mixed media artwork by Threadmill.

April 3, 2013
Nantwich Lake collapse victim praises town First Responder

Nantwich Lake collapse victim praises town First Responder

A carer from Nantwich has praised the public and the town’s First Responder after he collapsed during a walk around Nantwich Lake. The man, who cares for his elderly mother, suffered a serious blackout on a footpath by the lake on Easter Sunday.

April 3, 2013
Police arrest 18 during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Police arrest 18 during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Nantwich police made 18 arrests as drunken youths marred the success of the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. Officers also issued 13 section 27 orders against yobs, banning them from entering the town for specified periods.

April 3, 2013
Nantwich Town beat Witton Albion 2-1 for first 2013 home win

Nantwich Town beat Witton Albion 2-1 for first 2013 home win

By Robert Summerscales Harry Clayton and Tom Bentham opened their goal accounts for Nantwich Town who beat Witton Albion for a first home win of 2013. Both players netted close-range tap-ins to secure victory over their Cheshire rivals.

April 2, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured an epic victory over Winnington Park to be crowned Cheshire Bowl winners. It’s the first time for 31 years Crewe have beaten Winnington, and John Ferguson who captained the 1st XV to that last victory in 1982 was in the crowd.

April 2, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier League match report: Marine 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League match report: Marine 2 Nantwich Town 1

By Robert Summerscales A Lee Trundle goal consigned Nantwich Town to defeat at Marine in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. The 36-year-old former Swansea City forward capitalised on a Caspar Hughes error to fire the winner.

March 31, 2013
Music festivals combine to pull in 40,000 visitors to Nantwich

Music festivals combine to pull in 40,000 visitors to Nantwich

By Jonathan White This is guitar trio J.L.S. who opened up the Railway Hotel’s very own Easter music bonanza in Nantwich. The hotel has live music on all weekend with its “Keep Music Live” festival.

March 30, 2013
New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

A tasty charity shop in Nantwich has launched a new art drawing class for adults. Swirly Whirlys crêperie and ice cream parlour, on Pillory Street, is offering residents a chance to brush up on their artwork at the weekly sessions.

March 30, 2013
Nantwich Town to screen FA Cup before Easter Monday Witton clash

Nantwich Town to screen FA Cup before Easter Monday Witton clash

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town opens early on Easter Monday – so fans can watch Chelsea v Manchester Utd. Weaver Stadium turnstiles will open from 12.15pm for the screening of FA Cup quarter final replay.

March 30, 2013