Human Interest

MP takes four Crewe and Nantwich guests to Queen’s Lying in State

MP takes four Crewe and Nantwich guests to Queen’s Lying in State

Four Crewe and Nantwich residents were invited as guests of MP Kieran Mullan to the Lying-in-State of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sarah Winchester, Gerald Newbrook, Phil Malam and Steve Weekes were selected by Dr Mullan to join the hundreds of thousands who have queued for hours to visit Westminster Hall.

September 19, 2022
Damage to new Nantwich paving “disappointing” says CEC

Damage to new Nantwich paving “disappointing” says CEC

Council bosses say they are “disappointed” to see expensive new paving in Nantwich town centre already damaged even before the works have been completed.

The Beam Street footway improvement works have been going on since June, with a full road closure between Manor Road and Waterlode.

September 16, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum has launched a fundraising campaign to buy a post-medieval ring found in Acton.

The gold and enamelled ‘fede’ ring has been valued at £2,000 and the Museum on Pillory Street wants to raise this through donations to make the acquisition.

September 16, 2022
CEC “sorry” as A530 Middlewich Road to remain closed until January 2023

CEC “sorry” as A530 Middlewich Road to remain closed until January 2023

The reopening of the A530 Middlewich Road has been delayed until January 2023 due to a planning delay from one of Cheshire East Council’s partners on the project, it has emerged.

United Utilities discovered original pipework installed below ground in the affected area was not as recorded.

September 15, 2022
Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a blaze which broke out on a canal barge on the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The fire happened at around 9.45pm last night (September 14) on the canal off Chester Road in Acton.

September 15, 2022
Cheshire Crime Commissioner funds defibrillators for police vehicles

Cheshire Crime Commissioner funds defibrillators for police vehicles

Two Cheshire Police officers have secured life-saving defibrillators to be kept in their policing vehicle.

The machines were bought via the Police Innovation Fund launched by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

September 14, 2022
Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council to halt some services for Queen’s state funeral

Cheshire East Council says it will stop some of its services on the Queen’s state funeral bank holiday.

But essential services like household wheelie bin collections will go ahead as normal on the day (Monday September 19).

September 14, 2022
Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II on Barony Park in Nantwich

Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II on Barony Park in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A local football referee has paid tribute to the Queen by marking out “EIIR” on the football pitches on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Des Evans regularly referees on the park in the Crewe Regional Sunday Football League matches.

September 14, 2022
Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

Anger as more Nantwich drivers fined despite paying for car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich hairdresser is the latest driver to be fined by Cheshire East Council after she paid to park on one of its car parks.

Jessica Ledwards paid the £3 fee to park all day on Snow Hill Car Park in Nantwich.

September 13, 2022
Nantwich entrepreneur honoured with Insider Media accolade

Nantwich entrepreneur honoured with Insider Media accolade

A Nantwich entrepreneur has landed a coveted place on the 2022 Insider Media under 42 list.

James Sharpe is co-founder and MD of the Nantwich-based consumer products manufacturer My Fabulosa Limited (Fabulosa).

September 13, 2022
Nantwich traders say lack of car parking space is hurting business

Nantwich traders say lack of car parking space is hurting business

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich traders say they are losing business because customers can’t find anywhere to park.

Hundreds of houses are being built in the town at the same time as about 100 spaces have been lost on the unofficial car park at St Anne’s Lane, which has closed permanently.

September 12, 2022
Hannah’s Homemade Fudge enjoys sweet taste of award success

Hannah’s Homemade Fudge enjoys sweet taste of award success

A Nantwich fudge maker is enjoying the sweet taste of success after scooping a national award.

Hannah Wilson launched “Hannah’s Homemade Fudge” during Covid lockdown and has now been given the honour after experts were wowed by her “Marbled Milk and White Chocolate Fudge”.

September 12, 2022
Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Nantwich Town councillors have paid tribute to their fellow councillor Philip Staley who has died after a brave battle against cancer.

Cllr Staley, of Audlem Road, was a Conservative who represented the South Ward for the town council.

September 11, 2022