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Wingate Centre given £1,300 boost by Nantwich Sainsbury’s

Wingate Centre given £1,300 boost by Nantwich Sainsbury’s

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury has been chosen as the Sainsbury’s Nantwich store’s charity of the year. And fund-raising is off to a flying start by selling the store’s award-winning cheese at the Nantwich Show.

August 16, 2013
Picturesque locations near Nantwich chosen for new feature film

Picturesque locations near Nantwich chosen for new feature film

Picturesque venues near Nantwich could soon feature in a new movie blockbuster. A production company has shunned Hollywood and Pinewood to make its latest film, The Minister of Chance, in Cheshire.

August 14, 2013
Nantwich Joseph Heler boss celebrates 8 golds at cheese awards

Nantwich Joseph Heler boss celebrates 8 golds at cheese awards

The boss of a cheese maker in Nantwich said it was a “real honour” after they scooped eight golds at the International Cheese Show. Mike Heler, of Joseph Heler Cheese based in Hatherton, was celebrating after the company scooped an amazing 22 awards in total.

August 13, 2013
“Hands off Wistaston” campaigners gain petition support in Nantwich

“Hands off Wistaston” campaigners gain petition support in Nantwich

Campaigners fighting to stop developers building on village land, took their battle to the streets of Nantwich. Members of Hands off Wistaston (HOW) held a street stall in the town square to highlight their fight to save Crewe and Nantwich “Green Gaps”.

August 12, 2013
Nantwich businesses to stage Bazaar Open Day at Stapeley House

Nantwich businesses to stage Bazaar Open Day at Stapeley House

Business experts in Nantwich are to stage a very British event so local companies can showcase their services. Stapeley House will host the Brilliantly British Business Bazaar Open Day on September 5 from 4pm to 6pm.

August 12, 2013
Nantwich village pub Yew Tree Inn scoops regional award

Nantwich village pub Yew Tree Inn scoops regional award

A village pub near Nantwich has won acclaim for its food and drink offer and business success. The Yew Tree Inn in Long Lane, Spurstow, has won the title “Best Freehouse 2013” for the North West region in the BT Sport Great British Pub Awards 2013.

August 12, 2013
Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

A Willaston and Rope councillor has urged residents to fight plans for almost 900 houses on green land near their villages. Himor Group Ltd has applied to build an 880-house “Gresty Oaks” development on land bounded by Rope Lane, Gresty Lane, Crewe Road and the A500 in Rope and Shavington.

August 9, 2013
Fire crews rescue Nantwich recycling worker trapped in machine

Fire crews rescue Nantwich recycling worker trapped in machine

A man was rescued after being trapped in machinery at a warehouse in Wardle, near Nantwich. The worker was found trapped at a recycling plant on Green Lane.

August 8, 2013
Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Families in Nantwich have the chance to clown around – thanks to Reaseheath College’s circus-themed maze. The Nantwich college’s popular attraction is pulling in record numbers of visitors eager to make the most of the warm weather.

August 8, 2013
Empty house owners in South Cheshire warned after court conviction

Empty house owners in South Cheshire warned after court conviction

A homeowner from Willaston, Nantwich is among those facing court action in a crackdown on unsightly empty properties. The warning from Cheshire East Council comes after a Crewe man was convicted in court for allowing an empty home to become dilapidated.

August 5, 2013
Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Those straw men at Snugburys near Nantwich have been hitting the headlines again – this time with a giant Dalek sculpture. The popular ice cream farm, on the A51 at Wardle, decided their 2013 structure should help celebrate 50 years of Dr Who!

August 3, 2013
Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has helped to raise more than £1,100 for charity at two events. The venue, at Church Minshull, held a “Boaters Bash” concert, and a “Family Fun Day” – all in one busy weekend.

August 1, 2013
Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler and retail giant M&S are celebrating after scooping golds at Nantwich Show‘s International Cheese Awards. Hatherton-based Heler won several awards in the world’s largest cheese show of its kind, with more than 4,200 entries.

July 31, 2013

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