Human Interest

Nantwich man jailed after police seize kilo of cocaine from vehicle

Nantwich man jailed after police seize kilo of cocaine from vehicle

A man from Nantwich who had a kilo of cocaine in the car he was driving has been jailed for five years for supplying drugs.

Thomas Conway was stopped by police on Brookhouse Road in Sandbach shortly before 5pm on Thursday September 9.

January 4, 2022
Nantwich DJ continues online shows in face of pandemic

Nantwich DJ continues online shows in face of pandemic

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted Nantwich DJ Alan Woodhouse has continued to keep up the spirits of his fans with another live online performance.

Since the start of the pandemic, Alan has streamed more than 85 hours of free live music from his house in Nantwich to people around the world via DJ streaming website, PlayDJ.TV

January 4, 2022
The Cat community radio station breakfast show finishes on high

The Cat community radio station breakfast show finishes on high

By Jonathan White
Community radio presenter Gary Johnson has completed his last Breakfast Show on local community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM.

Gary’s first Breakfast Show went live on June 29 2019 – and up to December 31 2021 he had presented every weekday (7am to 9am), 600 shows in total.

January 2, 2022
Nantwich rail passengers urged to check emergency timetable

Nantwich rail passengers urged to check emergency timetable

Rail passengers in Nantwich are urged to check Transport for Wales emergency rail timetable from Monday January 3 amid mounting staffing issues.

TfW and Network Rail say they are experiencing “significant increase in staff absences” due to Covid which is impacting rail services.

January 1, 2022
Prince’s Trust Team in South Cheshire graduates in style

Prince’s Trust Team in South Cheshire graduates in style

A group of young people from Crewe have graduated from a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service-led The Prince’s Trust programme.

The graduation took place at the Crewe Hall, and the team of nine who were all dressed in evening dress, attended the event.

January 1, 2022
Nantwich Paralympic star Andrew Small awarded MBE

Nantwich Paralympic star Andrew Small awarded MBE

Nantwich-based Paralympics star Andrew Small has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours list.

Small, a Paralympic sprint and middle distance athlete who won Gold at Tokyo, was honoured for services to athletics.

January 1, 2022
“Holly Holy Day” Battle of Nantwich 2022 cancelled, organisers announce

“Holly Holy Day” Battle of Nantwich 2022 cancelled, organisers announce

One of the biggest one-day events in Nantwich, Holly Holy Day, has been cancelled.

Organisers announced the decision tonight, less than four weeks before the Battle of Nantwich commemoration event was due to take place.

December 28, 2021
Plan unveiled for “park and ride” at Burford lights, Nantwich

Plan unveiled for “park and ride” at Burford lights, Nantwich

Developers are looking at open a new “park and ride” with filling station on land next to the A51 Burford crossing near Nantwich.

A “scoping opinion” application has been submitted for the proposed petrol filling station, coffee outlet
and 50-bay park ‘n’ ride with EV charging.

December 28, 2021
33,000 working days lost to Covid among NW ambulance staff

33,000 working days lost to Covid among NW ambulance staff

Ambulance staff covering Cheshire lost more than 33,000 working days to Long Covid, new figures show.

And some staff have suffered absences lasting more than 12 months, according to a Freedom of Information request to North West Ambulance Service Trust.

December 27, 2021
Second walk-in Covid vaccine clinic in Nantwich

Second walk-in Covid vaccine clinic in Nantwich

A second walk-on Covid vaccine session is being held in Nantwich this week.

Anyone eligible for a Covid vaccination you can attend without booking an appointment at Nantwich Civic Hall on Thursday December 30.

December 27, 2021
Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £42,000

Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £42,000

By Jonathan White
Volunteers and members of the public teamed up to raise more than £42,000 during Nantwich’s Poppy Appeal.

In the run up to Remembrance Day on Thursday November 11, poppies were bought and worn with pride by thousands of people across the Nantwich area.

December 24, 2021
CEC receives 26 responses in new Nantwich school consultation

CEC receives 26 responses in new Nantwich school consultation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty-six responses were received during a five-week consultation on plans for a new primary school in Nantwich – and 24 were in favour.

The £3.5m free school is earmarked for land close to Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.

December 24, 2021
Mask artist from Nantwich returns to university in talent initiative

Mask artist from Nantwich returns to university in talent initiative

An internationally-acclaimed artist from Nantwich whose projects include facemasks made from foraged natural materials is returning to her roots as part of a UK initiative nurturing creative talent.

Visual artist and University of Chester graduate Estelle Woolley is returning to work with the university’s department of art and design thanks to the AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) scheme.

December 23, 2021