Nantwich News

Councillors back bid for Crewe to be Great British Railways HQ

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe is uniquely positioned in terms of location, heritage and expertise to become the new headquarters for Great British Railways, Cheshire East has said.

Councillors from across the borough unanimously backed a motion for the council to engage directly with the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and prioritise the submission of a competitive bid for Crewe to host the new HQ for Great British Railways.

October 24, 2021 —

Wybunbury man found guilty of manslaughter of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt

A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Audlem businessman Adam Lovatt following a retrial.

Samuel Thorpe, 26, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, was found guilty today at Liverpool Crown Court after a 10-day trial.

October 22, 2021 —

Tighter security for Cheshire East Council following death of MP

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Security was tightened at Cheshire East Council’s first meeting since the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.

Guards were outside the door throughout the meeting on Wednesday and all bags were checked before anyone was allowed inside the hall at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.

October 22, 2021 —

David Hinde, winner of 2015 town crier competition

Nantwich Town Council in market for new Town Crier

If you’ve got the voice to carry off the role of Nantwich’s next Town Crier, then why not give them a shout?

Nantwich Town Council has launched its search for a new Town Crier, as more events are opening back up.

October 22, 2021 —

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt happy with GT performance

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt delivered a workmanlike performance for Tolman Motorsport on his return to action in the British GT Championship at Donington Park.

He drove for the squad’s maiden outing with its newly acquired No.84 Bentley Continental GT3.

October 21, 2021 —

Police probe report of sexual assault on car park off Welsh Row

Detectives are investigating reports that a woman was sexually assaulted near Welsh Row.

Officers received a report of an 18-year-old woman having been sexually assaulted by an unknown man.

October 21, 2021 —

“Celebrating Creativity” exhibition of pupil artwork at Nantwich Museum

The artistic talents of local school children will be displayed in a forthcoming exhibition, “Celebrating Creativity” at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition will run from Tuesday October 26 until Saturday October 30.

October 21, 2021 —

Nantwich’s Comic Con returns this year as Comic Con Market

By Jonathan White
The popular Nantwich Comic Con is returning this year – as a Comic Con Market.

The slimmed down event is because of the pandemic which meant organisers did not want to run the full Nanocon Comic Con convention.

October 20, 2021 —

Nantwich college first to train staff on gaming and gambling dangers

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is one of the first in the region to undergo specialist training on safeguarding students from gaming and gambling harm.

More than 170 members of staff at the college took part in a training workshop, delivered by Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM).

October 20, 2021 —

Active Waterways programme for Over 55s in Cheshire

Over 55s in and around Nantwich are being invited to join the Canal & River Trust “active waterways” programme.

The 12-week walks programme is free to join and starts in November.

October 20, 2021 —

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player selected for England Centre of Excellence

A Crewe and Nantwich RUFC ladies player has been selected for England Centre of Excellence.

Alana Gauntlett, U18s captain and inside centre, was selected from more than 70 girls in Cheshire and Lancashire.

October 20, 2021 —

Cheshire East given £2.2m for vulnerable families in winter

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been allocated £2.2m of government funding to help provide food and essentials for vulnerable households over winter.

The household support fund runs from October 6 to March 31, 2022.

October 19, 2021 —