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South Cheshire drivers warned by police as weather disrupts roads

South Cheshire drivers warned by police as weather disrupts roads

Motorists in South Cheshire are being warned by police as severe weather hits the region’s roads. Emergency services have been inundated with call outs as the county′s road networks have been disrupted by strong winds and heavy rain.

September 24, 2012
Nantwich school’s cakes and cuppas raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

Nantwich school’s cakes and cuppas raise Macmillan Cancer Support funds

A Nantwich school had the kettle on all morning to help raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. Sound and District Primary PTA invited parents and visitors to a coffee morning where mums and Year 6 helpers served cuppas and cakes.

September 24, 2012
Cheshire artist stages wildlife exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Cheshire artist stages wildlife exhibition at Nantwich Museum

A Cheshire artist has launched her “Wildlife in Inks and Watercolours” exhibition at Nantwich Museum. Colleen Parker’s work is now on display in the Community Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

September 24, 2012
Willaston Village Green to be renamed after late councillor Mike Heywood

Willaston Village Green to be renamed after late councillor Mike Heywood

A village green in Nantwich is to be officially renamed in honour of a late council stalwart. Willaston village green is to be called Mike Heywood Green in tribute to the former parish council chairman (pictured).

September 24, 2012
Two trapped and injured in separate road accidents near Nantwich

Two trapped and injured in separate road accidents near Nantwich

A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage of a road accident by fire crews on a busy road near Nantwich. The accident happened on the A534 near the village of Ridley, and involved a car and a second vehicle towing a horsebox.

September 23, 2012
Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Parish councillors clashed with the leader of Cheshire East over the  long-running Stapeley Village Hall saga. The delays and dithering over opening the hall next to Pear Tree Primary School were laid bare at a packed public meeting.

September 21, 2012
Nantwich Library rewards youngsters in “Reading Challenge”

Nantwich Library rewards youngsters in “Reading Challenge”

Dozens of Nantwich youngsters celebrated completing their summer Reading Challenge this week. Nantwich Library staged a series of presentation events for children of all ages who took part in the challenge.

September 21, 2012
Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

A council leader told a packed Nantwich meeting he would fight “unsustainable” housing developments threatening the town. Leader of Cheshire East Cllr Michael Jones addressed around 100 people in Stapeley.

September 21, 2012
Nantwich clinic Madison Spa to stage “pink” night for cancer charity

Nantwich clinic Madison Spa to stage “pink” night for cancer charity

A Nantwich hair and beauty salon is using the power of pink to help boost funds for Breast Cancer Care. Madison Spa, in the old Kiltearn Medical Centre off Hospital Street, is opening its doors to a pink-themed charity night on October 4.

September 21, 2012
Thai restaurant plan for former Mia Stanza store on Welsh Row

Thai restaurant plan for former Mia Stanza store on Welsh Row

The former Mia Stanza store on Nantwich’s Welsh Row could become a new Thai restaurant and takeaway, it has emerged. A licensing application has been lodged by restaurant owners in Manchester for the site, town councillors said.

September 19, 2012
Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Anna Karenina is an enchanting story of love, in all its complexities, retold by some of Britain’s greatest actors and actresses, writes Joy Cassidy. Not least Keira Knightley; sometimes criticised for her one-dimensional acting, portrays Anna (in all of her dimensions) perfectly.

September 19, 2012
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club scoops village “in bloom” award

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club scoops village “in bloom” award

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has won one of the village’s top ‘in bloom’ award. The club was selected by Wistaston in Bloom to receive the Byatt Trophy for “The Best Community Premises”.

September 19, 2012
International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.

September 19, 2012

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