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RCTA Floating Market, Shropshire Union Canal, Nantwich

The Roving Canal Traders Association are excited to announce they are holding a floating market on the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal Embankment, Nantwich, Cheshire East CW5 8LB on the 10th and 11th of July 2021. There will be lots of trading boats with interesting crafts on sale showing amazing talent and a range of fantastic unique items available[Read More…]

July 7, 2021
New £3.5 million primary school plan for Nantwich unveiled

New £3.5 million primary school plan for Nantwich unveiled

A proposal for a new “free” primary school in Nantwich has been unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

The school would be built as part of the new Kingsbourne housing development near Nantwich Town’s stadium between Waterlode, the A51 at Reaseheath, and River Weaver.

July 7, 2021
FEATURE: New-look Crewe Market is “real asset” says Chamber

FEATURE: New-look Crewe Market is “real asset” says Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber officials have hailed Crewe Market Hall a ‘real asset’ to the town after touring the new facility and meeting traders.

Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman and Chamber Manager Jon Barnes met businesses who have made the Grade II-listed building their new home after an extensive £3m refurbishment.

July 6, 2021
Wybunbury All Stars take on Nantwich Town in WW2 fundraiser

Wybunbury All Stars take on Nantwich Town in WW2 fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Wybunbury All Stars and Nantwich Town staged a fundraising game in memory of a World War 2 hero.

The seven-a-side match saw Nantwich Town beating Wybunbury All Stars 9-1, with Sam Day scoring a consolation goal for Wybunbury with the final kick of the game.

July 6, 2021
Studio Nantwich nightclub boss prepares to reopen after lockdown

Studio Nantwich nightclub boss prepares to reopen after lockdown

A nightclub boss in Nantwich is preparing to open after what he described as a “tough 15 months” of lockdown closure.

Nigel Woodhouse, who runs Studio Nantwich on Castle street, will reopen the venue for dancing after being force to close due to the Covid pandemic.

July 6, 2021
Eight arrested in Crewe in police operation on organised crime

Eight arrested in Crewe in police operation on organised crime

Eight people have been arrested in Crewe as part of a cross border operation targeting people involved in organised crime.

Cheshire officers teamed up with Merseyside Police and British Transport Police (BTP) as part of an ongoing “county lines drug dealing” crackdown.

July 6, 2021
Councillors fear drop in Cheshire East recycling rates amid Govt plans

Councillors fear drop in Cheshire East recycling rates amid Govt plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Recycling rates across Cheshire East could drop if the Government goes ahead with proposals which could see each household have up to six bins, councillors fear.

The Government wants a more consistent approach to the way waste is collected and recycled across England and has published consultations on new waste management and funding changes for 2023.

July 6, 2021
Nantwich “mumpreneurs” launch new arts and wellbeing holiday club

Nantwich “mumpreneurs” launch new arts and wellbeing holiday club

Two performing arts specialists and educators have launched a new Ofsted-approved arts and wellbeing holiday club at Nantwich Cricket Club.

Rachel Sinden, CEO of award-winning Play Pizzazz and Felicity Finch, owner of Stage Stars Cheshire, saw how the pandemic had challenged children’s mental health.

July 5, 2021
Audlem retirement complex to stage  “open doors” event

Audlem retirement complex to stage “open doors” event

People in South Cheshire are invited to join retirement community residents for a summer get-together.

McCarthy Stone development in Audlem will open its doors for those wanting to find out what’s on offer.

July 5, 2021
Nantwich Museum extends opening hours and resumes Walking Tours

Nantwich Museum extends opening hours and resumes Walking Tours

Nantwich Museum is to extend its opening hours this month, it has announced.

The Pillory Street venue had to close to the public during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and re-opened in May for just three days a week.

July 5, 2021
Nantwich News contributor named “Local Legend” in The Cat awards

Nantwich News contributor named “Local Legend” in The Cat awards

Regular Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been named as Local Legend award winner by The Cat FM.

Jonathan, a community journalist from Wistaton, becomes the station’s seventh Local Legend monthly winner.

July 5, 2021
More than 1,700 animal cruelty cases in Cheshire in five years

More than 1,700 animal cruelty cases in Cheshire in five years

There have been 1,715 incidents of “intentional harm to animals” in Cheshire over past five years, latest RSPCA figures show.

The stats were released as the charity launches its new “Cancel Out Cruelty” campaign.

July 5, 2021
100-year-old earns title of Honorary Freewoman in Willaston

100-year-old earns title of Honorary Freewoman in Willaston

Willaston Parish Council has granted the title of Honorary Freewoman to resident Edith Ridgway.

The honour is in recognition of the 100-year-old’s services to fundraising and the community.

July 4, 2021