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Nantwich parking charge rise angers councillors

Nantwich parking charge rise angers councillors

Parking charges in Nantwich are to come under scrutiny at Cheshire East Council today (December 14). It follows complaints by angry councillors over a decision by council officers to hike up charges without councillors knowing.

December 14, 2011
Nantwich town square to host live bands for Christmas shoppers

Nantwich town square to host live bands for Christmas shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Nantwich will be entertained by live music on the next two Saturdays in the town square. The Co-Op Youth Wind Band will be performing in the square this Saturday December 17 from 10am to 2pm.

December 14, 2011
RSPCA inspector’s 1,500-mile Africa run for Stapeley Grange

RSPCA inspector’s 1,500-mile Africa run for Stapeley Grange

An RSPCA inspector has completed an amazing 1,500-mile run across South Africa to raise money for Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich. Emma Timmis, 27, a fully-fledged RSPCA inspector, hopes to raise thousands for the RSPCA centre on London Road.

December 14, 2011
Wistaston & District Flower Club celebrates 50 years

Wistaston & District Flower Club celebrates 50 years

Wistaston and District Flower Club has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Members held a lunch at The Hunters Lodge Hotel in Crewe with guest Wendy Davis, chairman of National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS).

December 13, 2011
Nantwich Town boss Quinn “perfect” for Northern Ireland job

Nantwich Town boss Quinn “perfect” for Northern Ireland job

By Stuart Hodge Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn has put his name forward for the Northern Ireland job – and believes he is the perfect man to restore their fortunes. The former Reading and West Ham striker has confirmed his interest in the vacancy.

December 13, 2011
St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice celebrates 100 Club launch at Bentley

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice celebrates 100 Club launch at Bentley

St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is celebrating the launch of its “100 Club” at an event hosted by one of its major supporters, Bentley Motors. The “100 Club” acknowledges business supporters who give a monthly donation to the hospice.

December 13, 2011
Willaston Pre-School saved after plea for help answered

Willaston Pre-School saved after plea for help answered

A plea for help to keep popular Willaston Pre-School in Nantwich open has been a success. The group has now appointed a new chairperson in Pat Harborth, a local Soroptimist member.

December 13, 2011
Nantwich residents air views on Reaseheath College ‘land for homes’ plan

Nantwich residents air views on Reaseheath College ‘land for homes’ plan

Nantwich residents were given the chance to discuss plans by Reaseheath College to sell off land for a 1,100-home estate, shops and new school. The proposals for the 64-acre plot between the A51 and Welshman’s Lane could net the college up to £20 milllion.

December 13, 2011
Redshift Radio launches pet mascot competition

Redshift Radio launches pet mascot competition

Crewe and Nantwich community radio station RedShift has launched a competition to find a new mascot. Current mascot Sam the dog is ready to retire, so station bosses want listeners to help find a replacement.

December 12, 2011
Minister Jim Paice opens Reaseheath College’s John Platt centre

Minister Jim Paice opens Reaseheath College’s John Platt centre

An education and innovation centre has been officially opened at Reaseheath College in Nantwich. The John Platt Centre for Agriculture was named by Jim Paice, Minister for Food and Agriculture.

December 12, 2011
Nantwich Museum to stage Victorian tour of the town

Nantwich Museum to stage Victorian tour of the town

Nantwich Museum is joining in the Christmas celebrations by staging a Victorian tour of the town. The tour will provide a leisurely and informative walkabout of the town in Victorian times.

December 12, 2011
REVIEW: Snow White panto season a hit at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Snow White panto season a hit at Crewe Lyceum

Panto season is well and truly in full swing at The Lyceum in Crewe, writes Claire Faulkner. ‘Snow White’ gives the audience everything that a well loved traditional pantomime has to offer.

December 10, 2011
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Chorley 1 Nantwich Town 0

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Chorley 1 Nantwich Town 0

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town’s Rod McDonald saw red as the Dabbers fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Chorley Group Victory Park Stadium. McDonald, who signed for the Dabbers in November, was booked twice in five minutes, summing up a miserable afternoon for Jimmy Quinn’s men who went down to a first half Steve Foster strike.

December 10, 2011