Reports of a road accident on the A530 Middlewich Road at Church Minshull is adding chaos to traffic in the Nantwich area, say drivers. A large fire on Alvaston Business Park in Nantwich has already meant diversions in place on busy routes around Reaseheath, Sainsbury’s and Middlewich Road.
Fire crews are tackling a large blaze at a scrap metal dealer’s in Nantwich this morning (Friday October 7). Police have set up diversions during peak rush hour after the fire broke out at Garratt’s Metals, at Alvaston Business Park, off Middlewich Road.
A fruity weekend will be on offer at Reaseheath College in Nantwich as part of a national celebration of the English apple. The free two-day festival on October 15-16 will feature rare varieties from all over the country, some dating back to Roman times.
A housing scheme in Wrenbury, near Nantwich, has been given approval following an appeal. Arena Housing Association and MCI Developments had their plans to build 14 affordable two and three bedroom homes on 1.5 acres off New Road turned down by Cheshire East Council’s planning committee.
An inquest date has been set into the death of a 61-year-old man killed in a house fire at Peckforton, near Nantwich. Retired farm worker John Ernest Ryder died after he was found in his burning home on Stone House Lane.
An inquest has been set into the death of a cyclist from Wistaston who died in a road accident on the busy A50. Retired estates manager David Allbutt, of Yew Tree Road, died after the collision on May 19 earlier this year.
Members of Stapeley Parish Council have revealed their frustration at the ongoing saga over the new community hall which is still not open for use. Hundreds of families have looked on in annoyance as the hall continues to be unused with metal fencing surrounding the site.
Nantwich’s roads will be maintained by a different company after Cheshire East Council unveiled its new approach to servicing the area’s highways. A new fleet of gritting vehicles, roadwork updates via Twitter and savings of more than £1 million a year are being promised by the council.
Town councillors and rotary chiefs have backed plans to attract more coachloads of visitors to boost Nantwich town centre’s economy. Peter Saunders, Chairman of Rotary Weaver, has sent a letter to 300 UK coach companies who either use the M6 or come to destinations close to Nantwich.
Salvation Army Trading Company’s Nantwich charity shop has launched a new customer loyalty card scheme. It is designed to help customers’ budgets stretch further with a chance to earn up to £15 for shopping and donating.
Football legends Frank Blunstone and Jimmy Quinn entertained residents at Richmond Village Nantwich with a special one-off appearance. Ex England and Chelsea star Blunstone (pictured) and Northern Ireland star Quinn, now manager of Nantwich Town, captivated the audience with tales from their careers, including working with Tommy Docherty.
Patients, carers and members of the public are being invited to learn more about long-term neurological conditions at a special event taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall. The “drop-in” event, co-ordinated by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) and Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust (CECPCT), will take place on Thursday October 13, 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Life is returning to normal on Nantwich Road and Crewe railway station after the dramatic explosions which rocked the area. These exclusive pictures, provided by Nantwich photographer Simon J Newbury, show police sealing off streets, and the deserted station which was evacuated and closed.
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