Human Interest

Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police have praised Nantwich Food Festival goers who sprung into action when a young child went missing during the packed event.

The incident happened during the busiest day of the festival on Saturday.

September 6, 2024
Welcome to Nantwich Life – the town’s first FREE and independent newspaper

Welcome to Nantwich Life – the town’s first FREE and independent newspaper

Nantwich’s worst kept secret is out – Nantwich News is about to launch the town’s first ever truly independent, FREE newspaper!

Several hundred copies of a special pilot edition of “Nantwich Life” have been circulating around town over the past couple of weeks.

September 5, 2024
NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine

NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine

Vulnerable older people in Cheshire will receive the first ever RSV vaccine as health chiefs prepare for winter.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world.

September 5, 2024
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

A woman who caused the death of a 61-year-old man in Wistaston by dangerous driving has been jailed for 50 months.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 39, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Sept 4) after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

September 4, 2024
Police appeal for Nantwich CCTV footage after death of Jonty Evans

Police appeal for Nantwich CCTV footage after death of Jonty Evans

Detectives investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans are appealing to the public for CCTV footage and information.

The 16-year-old was last seen in the Queens Drive area on Friday August 30 between 10.45pm and 11.15pm.

September 4, 2024
Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

A Nantwich woman who suffered a cardiac arrest a year ago has hailed the leisure centre’s rehab programme for helping her recover.

Jane Mosby managed to complete Everybody’s “Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV” programme at Nantwich Leisure Centre alongside health advisor Rachel Evans.

September 3, 2024
Police back new boxing gym to be built in South Cheshire

Police back new boxing gym to be built in South Cheshire

Police chiefs have backed plans for a new boxing gym in South Cheshire which aims to help local children stay out of trouble.

Cheshire Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts visited the site of the new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club.

September 3, 2024
Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Heartbroken Nantwich friends have set up a fundraising page to help pay for funeral of 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old went missing late on Friday night in the Mill Island area.

September 3, 2024
Organisers hail 2024 Nantwich Food Festival huge success

Organisers hail 2024 Nantwich Food Festival huge success

Tens of thousands of visitors basked in sunshine and revelled in food, drink, music and exhibitors as organisers hailed the 2024 Nantwich Food Festival a huge success.

There were more than 200 exhibitors across the various town centre locations

September 2, 2024
Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Dozens of people have been laying floral tributes and balloons by the River Weaver in Nantwich today in memory of Jonty Evans.

Police found a body in the river last night (September 1) as they searched for 16-year-old Jonty, who went missing late on Friday night.

September 2, 2024
Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Police search teams have found a body this evening in their search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

They have confirmed a body was found at around 5.15pm today

September 1, 2024
Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and search and rescue teams have been scouring the River Weaver and surrounding area in search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old, from Baddington, has not been seen or heard from since Friday night around 11pm.

September 1, 2024