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Stapeley Broad Lane to host Nantwich “Girls Night In” event

Stapeley Broad Lane to host Nantwich “Girls Night In” event

Mums and daughters in Nantwich can enjoy a well-earned pampering at a “Girls Night In” event at a local primary school. Stapeley Broad Lane will be hosting the event on Friday March 9 between 7pm and 10pm.

February 24, 2012
Nantwich families object to Marsh Lane housing plans

Nantwich families object to Marsh Lane housing plans

Residents in Nantwich have raised concerns over plans to build 13 new homes on land near  Shropshire Union Canal. Elan Homes and the British Waterways Board have put the plan together for a site off Marsh Lane, Nantwich.

February 24, 2012
Nantwich Town seek winning return agains North Ferriby Utd

Nantwich Town seek winning return agains North Ferriby Utd

Nantwich Town will be looking to secure their first victory of a stuttering 2012 so far when they welcome North Ferriby United to the Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers have struggled to get going so far this year, their last victory back on Boxing Day.

February 24, 2012
Nantwich man jailed for grooming 13-year-old on music website

Nantwich man jailed for grooming 13-year-old on music website

A Nantwich man who groomed a 13-year-old girl on a music sharing website has been jailed for three years. George Alexandra Joinson, 56, of Barony Court, pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child under 16, and 16 counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.

February 23, 2012
Author of “Unsurpassed” to appear at Nantwich Bookshop

Author of “Unsurpassed” to appear at Nantwich Bookshop

The author of a book telling the true story of one of the world’s greatest cyclists, will be in Nantwich this weekend. Godfrey Barlow will be signing copies of “Unsurpassed – The Story of Tommy Godwin, the World’s Greatest Distance Cyclist” at Nantwich Bookshop.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich women urged to join St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich women urged to join St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich women can now sign up for 2012 Midnight Walk to help raise money for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The walk, the eighth to be held in the region, takes place on Saturday June 9 through Crewe and Nantwich.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich Players Youth Section to stage “Blood Brothers” show

Nantwich Players Youth Section to stage “Blood Brothers” show

Nantwich Players Youth Section will present their production of Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” next month. The show, originally written as a school play in conjunction with Merseyside Young People’s Theatre, has gone on to be an international success as a musical.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich residents face Cheshire Police 4% council tax rise

Nantwich residents face Cheshire Police 4% council tax rise

Nantwich residents face another council tax rise after Cheshire Police announced it is to increase its portion by almost 4 per cent. It will add £5.69 a year to the bill of a typical Band D home, and comes on top of a large rise from Nantwich Town Council.

February 22, 2012
Peckforton Castle party celebrates venue’s relaunch

Peckforton Castle party celebrates venue’s relaunch

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich hosted a re-launch party to unveil its new look following a devastating blaze at the venue last summer. Star singer Emeli Sandé performed live at the glitzy event which attracted a crowd of more than 300 guests.

February 22, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage new series of afternoon talks

Nantwich Museum to stage new series of afternoon talks

Nantwich Museum has announced a new series of afternoon talks, starting tomorrow (February 22). The programme includes talks on local history and photography, to complement the current exhibition at the museum by Nantwich Camera Club.

February 21, 2012
Council takes action after Willaston A500 bridge complaints

Council takes action after Willaston A500 bridge complaints

Safety work has been carried out on the A500 footbridge at Willaston in Nantwich, after residents’ complaints. Broken street lights and a lack of gritting during dark, icy periods had left the bridge in a dangerous state, residents said.

February 21, 2012
South Cheshire construction sites face crackdown by HSE

South Cheshire construction sites face crackdown by HSE

Construction sites in South Cheshire are being put under the spotlight as part of an initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be visiting sites in the borough where refurbishment or repair work is being carried out.

February 20, 2012
REVIEW: Shavington Panto’s Little Red Riding Hood

REVIEW: Shavington Panto’s Little Red Riding Hood

Shavington Village Festival Committee chose Valentine’s Day to launch their 34th pantomime Little Red Riding Hood at Shavington High School, writes Sarah Egerton. Penned by Norman Robbins, the five-day performance saw wolf Lupus Rex return to pursue Little Red Riding Hood, thankfully protected by a Fairy who has warned off the evil wolf.

February 20, 2012