Human Interest

BeFibre begins work on new broadband network for Nantwich

BeFibre begins work on new broadband network for Nantwich

BeFibre has started a major project to offer a new broadband service in Nantwich as part of a £100m private investment across the UK.

The aim is to provide residents of the town with broadband speeds 13 times faster than the the fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) coverage that currently spans much of the UK.

August 25, 2022
Malbank headteacher praises pupils on GCSE results day

Malbank headteacher praises pupils on GCSE results day

Hundreds of students at Malbank School in Nantwich were praised by staff today as they collected their GCSE exam results.

It follows two years of disruption due to the Covid pandemic and the return of results from externally assessed exams.

August 25, 2022
Nantwich entrepreneur shortlisted in national business awards

Nantwich entrepreneur shortlisted in national business awards

Nantwich-based business owner Rachel Rodgers has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Women’s Business Awards.

Rachel is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Dog Trainer who runs Nantwich-based “Nose to Trail”.

August 24, 2022
Nantwich charity megarunner receives Dabbers football shirt

Nantwich charity megarunner receives Dabbers football shirt

By Jonathan White
Nantwich megarunner Paul Dean has received a commemorative Nantwich Town club shirt from the club’s supporters.

Paul was presented with the shirt by Rob Woods and Ian Garnett of the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA).

August 23, 2022
Nantwich woman celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends

Nantwich woman celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends

A Nantwich woman has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounding by family and friends.

And Laura Keeble received a special congratulations by receiving a good wishes card from the Queen.

August 22, 2022
Cheshire receives funds to help adults with learning disabilities

Cheshire receives funds to help adults with learning disabilities

Cheshire East Council has received a share of £7.6 million to help hundreds of adults with learning disabilities and autism into work.

It’s part of a new Government initiative to provide extra support to jobseekers with learning disabilities and autism.

August 20, 2022
RSPCA receives 287 cat cruelty reports in Cheshire in 2021

RSPCA receives 287 cat cruelty reports in Cheshire in 2021

The RSPCA says it received 287 reports of cat cruelty in Cheshire in 2021.

National figures reveal seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months.

August 20, 2022
Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents are being warned about delays and disruption in the town amid a host of road schemes and utility repair works over next few weeks.

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council say they are taking steps to “minimise the impact on local events” such as Nantwich Food Festival.

August 19, 2022
Brine Leas students achieve “amazing” A level results

Brine Leas students achieve “amazing” A level results

Brine Leas School students in Nantwich achieved “amazing” A level and BTEC results.

Highlights include 21 students achieving exclusively A/A* grades at A Level with four students achieving exclusively A* grades.

August 19, 2022
Cheshire College mark “extraordinary day” for A level results

Cheshire College mark “extraordinary day” for A level results

More than 200 A level students celebrated their A level results at the Crewe campus of Cheshire College – South & West today.

The work of staff and students has resulted in the highest number of A* grades achieved in the history of the college.

August 18, 2022
Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates “fantastic” A level results

Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates “fantastic” A level results

Students and staff at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich are celebrating today after collecting “fantastic” grades.

Headteacher John Harrison said they were proud of their A-level students after two years of “uncertainty and disruption” caused by the Covid pandemic.

August 18, 2022
Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire suspend strike action after new pay offer

Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire suspend strike action after new pay offer

Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire have suspended their strike action after a new and improved pay offer from Arriva North West.

The company has now met drivers’ demands by tabling a new deal of £15 per hour or an 11.1% pay increase.

August 18, 2022
Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

A level crossing and busy road in Nantwich were closed today after reports a vehicle crashed through the level crossing barriers.

The incident happened on the London Road level crossing at around 10am today (August 17).

August 17, 2022