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Councillors call for more action against illegal gypsy and traveller sites

Councillors call for more action against illegal gypsy and traveller sites

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors call for more to be done in battle against illegal gypsy and traveller sites across Nantwich and Crewe.
Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board gave thumbs up for consultation to begin on the next phase of the local plan.

August 30, 2018
A534 road closure near Nantwich after HGV overturns

A534 road closure near Nantwich after HGV overturns

The busy A534 between Nantwich and Wrexham is closed for emergency resurfacing after an HGV overturned spilling diesel.

It happened between the A49 and A41 close to Bickerton Poacher pub.

August 30, 2018
Rural business marketing event at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich

Rural business marketing event at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich

Cheshire East Council’s Skills and Growth Company is to run an event aimed at rural firms that need help with marketing.

The free event is taking place on Thursday September 20 at the Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull, near Nantwich.

August 30, 2018
Crown Hotel teams up with Rodney Densem for Food Festival gin event

Crown Hotel teams up with Rodney Densem for Food Festival gin event

The Crown Hotel and Rodney Densem Wines have teamed up to run a gin tasting evening as part Nantwich Food Festival.

The event on Friday August 31 will also include food, drink and live entertainment.

August 30, 2018
Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have been selected to host two U17 internationals in October with Brazil, Russia and USA all set to play at the Weaver Stadium.

England will host Brazil, Russia and USA in an U17s Tournament in October

August 29, 2018
Police appeal after thieves ransack Audlem home

Police appeal after thieves ransack Audlem home

Thieves ransacked a house near Audlem, stealing cash and jewellery.

The raid happened Sometime between August 18 and 23 when offenders forced entry into an address on Mill Lane in Corbrook, near Audlem.

August 29, 2018
Fire crews tackle blaze in Morrisons in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze in Morrisons in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a blaze in Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich today (August 29).

The blaze broke out at around 7.54am on Station Road in Nantwich.

August 29, 2018
Jail for South Cheshire man who stole 12 cars across region

Jail for South Cheshire man who stole 12 cars across region

A man who stole 12 cars across Cheshire and Greater Manchester has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Mariujus Gruzinskas, 29, of Claughton Avenue, Crewe was sentenced today (Tuesday 28 August) after pleading guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles at Chester Crown Court on March 17.

August 28, 2018
MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

Front-running MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith’s bid for a top three championship finish was dealt a major blow in the penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit.

Nantwich-based Smith was the victim of an unfortunate set of circumstances in race two which led to a galling retirement.

August 28, 2018
Cheshire Police launches operation to reduce motorcycle related collisions

Cheshire Police launches operation to reduce motorcycle related collisions

Cheshire Police has launched an operation to tackle the number of motorcycle related collisions on the county′s roads.

The week of action from Monday August 27 to Sunday September 2 is aimed at reducing the number of serious and fatal collisions involving motorcyclists.

August 27, 2018
Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to host an England Amputees international match on September 1.

England Amputees will play Ghana on Saturday and are trying to raise awareness of the sport.

August 27, 2018
Premier Division champions Square One win 9-0 over Talbot

Premier Division champions Square One win 9-0 over Talbot

Last year’s Premier Division Champions Square One opened their campaign with a 0-9 demolition of newly promoted Talbot.

Danny Dodd (3), Shane Heron (2), Ricky Mellor (2), Dean Wheatley and Mike Blundell completed a rout on the opening day.

August 26, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 5-2 win over Lancaster City

Nantwich Town ease to 5-2 win over Lancaster City

James Brown
Nantwich Town made it two wins from three and remain unbeaten with a 5-2 victory over Lancaster City at the Weaver Stadium.

A first-half brace from Callum Saunders and a first Dabbers goal for Danny Glover from 30 yards out made it a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.

August 26, 2018