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Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Government delays ruling on Muller Homes “Nantwich South” inquiry

A Government decision on Muller Homes’ appeal to start a 1,100-house “Nantwich South” village, has been delayed until September.

It was thought a decision would be made this month following a four-day public inquiry into the appeal in February.

July 18, 2014
M&S workers in Nantwich tackle triathlon for charity

M&S workers in Nantwich tackle triathlon for charity

Staff at three Marks & Spencer stores in South Cheshire kicked off their annual charity fundraising in style.

Employees from Nantwich’s Simply Food store took part in a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

July 18, 2014
Gateway Peugeot balloon challenge raises cash for Nantwich groups

Gateway Peugeot balloon challenge raises cash for Nantwich groups

A local car dealer has been helping “inflate” the coffers of Nantwich community groups.

Gateway Peugeot Crewe has staged a “guess the amount of balloons in a car” competition at several events.

July 18, 2014
Playworld party raises cash for Leighton Hospital children’s ward

Playworld party raises cash for Leighton Hospital children’s ward

More than 50 children attended a fundraising event held at Playworld in Shavington – with pyjamas on and ready to party!

The event, organised by mum-of-two Caroline Lowther, raised £240 for the Children’s Ward at Leighton Hospital.

July 18, 2014

Five-car smash on M6 in Cheshire closes motorway

A five-vehicle smash has closed the M6 motorway northbound in Cheshire between junctions 16 for Nantwich and 18 for Holmes Chapel.

Drivers are warned to stay clear of the M6 after the accident today (July 17).

July 17, 2014
Nantwich Town to kick off 2014-15 season with trip to Buxton

Nantwich Town to kick off 2014-15 season with trip to Buxton

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town kick off their 130th anniversary season with a short trip to Buxton on Saturday August 16.

Danny Johnson’s side then have back-to-back home games against Skelmersdale United and Stamford.

July 17, 2014
Reaseheath College students raise £10,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Reaseheath College students raise £10,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Caring students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich handed over £10,000 to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice at their summer ball.

Money raised from RAG (Raising and Giving) activities was presented to Mark Porter, St Luke’s corporate and community fund raiser

July 17, 2014
Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Stockport County 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Stockport County 0

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s second pre-season game ended in a 0-0 stalemate against Conference North side Stockport County at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers held their own against the former Football League side and could have won it with a clear penalty claim.

July 17, 2014
Wyche School in Nantwich placed in “special measures” by Ofsted

Wyche School in Nantwich placed in “special measures” by Ofsted

A primary school in Nantwich has been placed in “special measures” by Ofsted.

Wyche Primary School and Nursery, on Manor Road, was visited in June and the report has just been published.

July 16, 2014
Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

A pub in Nantwich is to stage a family fun day to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Staff and customers at The Rifleman pub on James Hall Street are planning the event for August 10.

July 16, 2014
21 suspected Cheshire paedophiles arrested in national swoop

21 suspected Cheshire paedophiles arrested in national swoop

Twenty-one suspected online paedophiles have been arrested across Cheshire as part of a national police operation.

Cheshire Police joined 44 other forces in the six-month Operation Notarise, which led to the arrest of 660 suspected paedophiles.

July 16, 2014
Wistaston campaigners blast Gladman’s new Witters Field plan

Wistaston campaigners blast Gladman’s new Witters Field plan

Campaigners in Wistaston hit out at a developer’s second application to build 300 homes on village land known as “Witters Field”.

They spoke out after Gladman Developments Ltd submitted the second application for the land off Church Lane.

July 16, 2014
Crewe Vagrants U9s win thrilling cricket cup final in Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants U9s win thrilling cricket cup final in Nantwich

Crewe Vagrants Under 9s triumphed in dramatic style over Aston in the South Cheshire cricket cup final in Nantwich.

Needing just three runs from three balls, young Jack Hayter smashed a boundary to secure victory by the narrowest of margins.

July 16, 2014