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Hack Green travellers site plan re-classed as “major development”

Hack Green travellers site plan re-classed as “major development”

Campaigners are urging residents to back their fight to stop a former RAF camp near Nantwich turned into a large-scale site for travelling showpeople.

The call for help comes as the Hack Green plans were re-classified as a major development by Cheshire East Council, the size of Nantwich town centre (pictured).

September 3, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier report: Stourbridge FC 5 Nantwich Town 3

Evo-Stik Premier report: Stourbridge FC 5 Nantwich Town 3

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were narrowly edged out in an eight-goal thriller at Stourbridge.

Goals from Steve Lewis, Harry Clayton (pictured) and Jordan Johnson weren’t enough for the Dabbers.

September 3, 2014
Burglar who preyed on Nantwich elderly jailed for six years

Burglar who preyed on Nantwich elderly jailed for six years

A burglar who preyed on terrified elderly homeowners in Nantwich and Chester has been jailed for six years.

Carl Francis Haddock was caught by Cheshire Police as part of Operation Dothan after an increase in burglaries in the area.

September 3, 2014
Brine Leas student to perform at Food and Drink Festival

Brine Leas student to perform at Food and Drink Festival

A talented Brine Leas student will be playing at the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival this weekend.

Callum Joseph Wright will be performing after wowing the judges at the Open Mic UK auditions.

September 3, 2014
Man, 35, badly injured in serious attack in Wistaston, say police

Man, 35, badly injured in serious attack in Wistaston, say police

A man was badly beaten in a “serious and sustained” attack linked to a house in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

The victim, aged 35, is being treated in hospital after the assault.

September 3, 2014
First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A second talk in a series accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition will be staged today (September 3) at 3pm.

Bill Pearson, of Reaseheath College, will speak at Nantwich Museum on Food Production around the time of World War 1.

September 3, 2014
Police assign officers to Cheshire children’s homes to boost safety

Police assign officers to Cheshire children’s homes to boost safety

Cheshire Police are to assign officers to children’s homes across the county to increase safety of young people.

The move comes after Cheshire Youth Ambassador Dominic Rogers consulted with vulnerable young people in the area.

September 2, 2014
South Cheshire bee farmer launches new local honey range

South Cheshire bee farmer launches new local honey range

Bee farmer Crispin Reeves has the fine food industry buzzing with excitement at the launch of a new brand of honey.

And every jar of his Haughton Honey that sells will help raise funds for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, to help protect bees and preserve their habitats.

September 2, 2014
Nantwich Town star Jones wants team to be more “ruthless”

Nantwich Town star Jones wants team to be more “ruthless”

Nantwich Town’s Adam Jones believes the team needs to be “more ruthless” when they are leading games.

Jones netted a last ditch winner to beat Frickley 3-2 at the Weaver Stadium, capping a fine man of the match display.

September 2, 2014
Two Crewe Regional Sunday League teams maintain 100% record

Two Crewe Regional Sunday League teams maintain 100% record

Two sides in the Premier League of the Crewe Regional Sunday Football League maintained their 100% record.

FC Semtex followed up a midweek win with a 6-1 win at NHB, thanks to goals from Ricky Mellor (2), Leroy Jones, Danny Roberts, Dale Capper and Erwin David.

September 1, 2014
Abba 40th anniversary tribute arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Abba 40th anniversary tribute arrives at Crewe Lyceum

The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show arrives at the Crewe Lyceum on September 7.

The two-hour spectacular celebrates the 40th anniversary of the group’s classic Waterloo.

September 1, 2014
Alpraham to stage annual Village Day on September 6

Alpraham to stage annual Village Day on September 6

Alpraham villagers are staging their annual Village Day fair this Saturday September 6.

The event is being staged between 12.30pm and 5pm on the field behind the Tollemarche Pub, in Alpraham.

September 1, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Government delays Muller Homes Nantwich inquiry ruling again

The Government has delayed again a ruling on the controversial Muller Homes’ bid to build 1,100 homes on green fields in Stapeley, Nantwich.

A report from a public inquiry into Muller’s appeals was presented to the Secretary of State earlier this year.

September 1, 2014