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READER’S LETTER: Government White Paper on planning a blow for Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Government White Paper on planning a blow for Crewe

Dear Editor,
The Tory Government’s Planning for the Future White Paper will virtually give housing developers the licence to do what they want, where they want and local people will not be allowed to protest.

August 13, 2020
MP vows to fight Muller scheme expansion after Stapeley appeal ruling

MP vows to fight Muller scheme expansion after Stapeley appeal ruling

The MP for Crewe & Nantwich has vowed to fight any attempt to expand a controversial development in Nantwich given the go ahead by the Government.

Dr Kieran Mullan said he was “very disappointed” that Cheshire East Council will not appeal the Secretary of State’s decision to allow Muller Properties to build 189 homes on land in Stapeley.

August 13, 2020
New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

By Hannah Youds
A woman with Nantwich links has written a book which tells the story of three generations of her family, who all went to war on horseback!

The book, called “A Horse, A Sword and A Rifle”, focuses on the fascinating lives and exploits of Joseph Dodd, his son-in-law Sydney Williams, and Sydney’s son John Williams.

August 13, 2020
Lockdown photos requested for special Cheshire archive collection

Lockdown photos requested for special Cheshire archive collection

By Jonathan White
Cheshire Archives & Local Studies have launched a project to collect images of everyday life in Cheshire during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Life in Lockdown: your stories shared” will create a lasting memory of this unique period – a visual time capsule of everyday life.

August 12, 2020
Sponsored walk for visually-impaired football club in Nantwich

Sponsored walk for visually-impaired football club in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Players and friends of Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired football club are planning a sponsored 42-mile walk to raise money for the club.

The annual walk will start in Nantwich and finish in Hayfield in the Peak District on Saturday September 12.

August 12, 2020
Chemical incident on Shropshire Union Canal boat at Beeston

Chemical incident on Shropshire Union Canal boat at Beeston

Fire crews were called to a chemical incident on a canal boat in Beeston near Tarporley.

Three fire engines attended, two from Chester and one from Nantwich, and the water incident unit from Powey Lane were called to the incident.

August 12, 2020
Thunderstorms create spectacular lightning show above Nantwich

Thunderstorms create spectacular lightning show above Nantwich

Nantwich residents were treated to a rare spectacular lightning show as a huge thunderstorm rocked the skies above the town.

These incredible images taken by Paul Compton capture lightning strikes above the rooftops of some Nantwich homes.

August 12, 2020
Two teenagers in court in connection with Nantwich street altercation

Two teenagers in court in connection with Nantwich street altercation

Two teenagers have appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court charged in connection with an altercation between several men in a Nantwich street.

August 11, 2020
Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo

A Zoo Management graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has been appointed Vice Chair of Chester Zoo’s new Youth Board.

Felix Rowan-Young and fellow board members, selected for their enthusiasm and dedication, will help shape the future direction of the famous zoo and develop its appeal to teenagers and young adults.

August 11, 2020
Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

The Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is hosting an online quiz night to raise funds during the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.

Stapeley Grange, on London Road, usually holds a big summer fair every summer, which often raises thousands of pounds.

August 11, 2020
Fire crews tackle building fire in Wistaston

Fire crews tackle building fire in Wistaston

Fire crews tackled a building fire off Broughton Lane in Wistaston.

The fire broke out at around 9pm last night (August 9)

August 10, 2020
Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes

Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes

Cheshire East Council has unveiled its first nine walking and cycling schemes to boost Covid-19 recovery – but none are in Nantwich.

The schemes are the first active travel projects to support the borough through the pandemic.

August 10, 2020
Two teenagers charged over Nantwich town centre altercation

Two teenagers charged over Nantwich town centre altercation

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with an altercation between several men in Nantwich town centre, police say.

Kian Biddle, aged 18, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both arrested in the early hours of Saturday (August 8) following an incident in Beam Street.

August 10, 2020