Human Interest

Nantwich teenager scoops national “Young Trader” honour

Nantwich teenager scoops national “Young Trader” honour

A teenager who won Nantwich Young Trader competition has gone on to scoop a national honour!

Zak Boffey, 18, was crowned Best Youth Trader at the JDL Markets competition in Nantwich for his clothing brand “Without A Cause”.

August 31, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival off to sizzling start as visitors flood in

Nantwich Food Festival off to sizzling start as visitors flood in

Thousands of visitors enjoyed the first day of the annual Nantwich Food Festival as they enjoying basking in late August sunshine.

Organisers believe it could be a record-breaking Friday as all areas of the festival were packed.

August 31, 2024
Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Radical plans for a “once in a generation” overhaul of cash-strapped Cheshire East Council have been submitted to the government.

The plan aims to help plug a £100 million black hole in the authority’s budget as chiefs admit the authority can “no longer do everything” and that some services will disappear altogether.

August 30, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival arrives – all you need to know

Nantwich Food Festival arrives – all you need to know

Nantwich Food Festival returns tomorrow which will see the town packed with tens of thousands of visitors over the next three days.

With the weather forecast set to be warm and dry, organisers believe this year could be another record-breaker.

August 29, 2024
CEC to consult on evening and Sunday car parking charges

CEC to consult on evening and Sunday car parking charges

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are planning to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough.

The authority, facing a £100 million black hole in its budget, has opened a public consultation for the plan which will apply to most council-owned car parks across the borough.

August 28, 2024
Nantwich paralympian Andy Small in historic torch handover

Nantwich paralympian Andy Small in historic torch handover

These were the moments when Nantwich Paralympic gold medallist Andy Small completed a historic handover this week.

Andy was selected to be UK team captain for the transfer of the Paralympic torch under the sea in the Channel Tunnel with the French team.

August 28, 2024
Cheshire Fire Service to launch recruitment scheme

Cheshire Fire Service to launch recruitment scheme

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is opening its full-time firefighter recruitment window on Thursday (August 29).

The service aims to recruit a new cohort of firefighters who will begin training at the end of March 2025.

August 27, 2024
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2025 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2025 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled the 12 winners of their 2025 calendar competition.

The competition saw budding photographers submit their photos of wildlife and wild places to be featured in the calendar.

August 26, 2024
Cheshire East says devolution deal “must be good for borough”

Cheshire East says devolution deal “must be good for borough”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is meeting with government next month for talks about a possible devolution deal with Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – but stressed it must be good for the borough.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to all councils encouraging them to enter discussions early so the government can devolve new powers over transport, skills, housing, planning and employment support.

August 26, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival aims to cut environmental waste

Nantwich Food Festival aims to cut environmental waste

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have teamed up with Sustainable Nantwich to cut the environmental impact of the town’s biggest event of the year.

The local environmental group has been working with organisers to introduce a comprehensive waste recycling scheme for the big weekend.

August 25, 2024
Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

A charity offering South Cheshire children pre-loved football boots has kicked off a new season with one of the area’s biggest clubs.

Nantwich Town FC is onboard with the football boot initiative run by Motherwell Cheshire as part of its commitment to helping parents cut costs while saving wearable items from going to landfill.

August 24, 2024
Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital bosses are urging dog owners to sign up for a scheme that allows therapy pets to visit its patients.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust wants to encourage more people to become a volunteer and bring their amazing animals to Leighton Hospital.

August 24, 2024
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is trialling new complementary therapy for end-of-life patients thanks to funding in memory of a Nantwich man.

Therapy aims to provide comfort and to help patients feel calm in their final weeks.

August 22, 2024