Human Interest

Nantwich woman swims Channel in university fundraiser

Nantwich woman swims Channel in university fundraiser

A Nantwich woman has completed a daring cross channel swimming race with university friends to raise funds for charities.

Former Brine Leas student Charlotte Rowlands joined fellow students from Cambridge University in competing against rivals from Oxford University.

June 29, 2021
Cheshire victims service commended for work during pandemic

Cheshire victims service commended for work during pandemic

A support service for crime victims during the Coronavirus pandemic has been commended by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

Cheshire CARES (Cope and Recovery Enhanced Service) is the county’s victims support service which offers support to all victims of crime in Cheshire.

June 29, 2021
Nantwich student crowned “college champion” ahead of 12,000

Nantwich student crowned “college champion” ahead of 12,000

A Nantwich student is among those crowned “Cheshire College Champions” from almost 12,000 across the county.

Former Brine Leas School student Ella Swindley was one of four A Level learners named as a “Champion” by the College with campuses in Crewe, Chester and Ellesmere Port.

June 28, 2021
Nantwich Cycling Group riders head to London in aid of Foodbank

Nantwich Cycling Group riders head to London in aid of Foodbank

Twelve members of Nantwich Cycling Group are to tackle a gruelling 220-mile ride to London in one day in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

They want to raise more than £2,000 for the Foodbank’s “Fresh Food Project”.

June 26, 2021
Man, 21, attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Nantwich

Man, 21, attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Nantwich

A man was held at knifepoint and attacked in Nantwich in an attempted robbery, police say.

The attack happened as the 21-year-old victim was walking along Middlewich Road towards Alvaston Hall Hotel.

June 25, 2021
CEC agrees new winter gritting routes as 230km removed

CEC agrees new winter gritting routes as 230km removed

Up to 230km of roads will be removed from Cheshire East Council’s winter gritting routes, the authority has confirmed.

The review into gritting – called “Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure” (WMHI) code of practice – will see 103km of roads added to the routes.

June 25, 2021
Farm shop staff tackle Snowdown challenge in memory of founder

Farm shop staff tackle Snowdown challenge in memory of founder

Staff at the popular Cheerbrook farm shop in Nantwich are tackling a Snowdon walk to raise money in memory of the shop’s founder who died last year.

Money raised will go to local district nurses at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, who supported Andrew Shufflebotham and his family throughout his illness last year.

June 25, 2021
Nantwich travel agent joins “Travel Day of Action” at Parliament

Nantwich travel agent joins “Travel Day of Action” at Parliament

Owners of a travel agency with a store in Nantwich attended the “Travel Day of Action” outside Parliament.

Polka Dot Travel directors Mark Johnson and Philippa Wilcox went to London yesterday (June 23) calling for more Government support for the industry.

June 24, 2021
Plans for Cheshire Sandstone Ridge to be Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Plans for Cheshire Sandstone Ridge to be Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A campaign is underway to designate the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Natural England announced the proposal today (June 24) alongside an ambitious new landscapes programme for the area which takes in villages such as Beeston, Peckforton, Burwardsley, Bunbury and Bickerton.

June 24, 2021
Cheshire East Mayor selects supported charities for 2021-22

Cheshire East Mayor selects supported charities for 2021-22

Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Sarah Pochin has unveiled her chosen charities for her Mayoral year 2021-2022.

The Bunbury Independent councillor is supporting The Youth Federation, a North West based charity, and Hope & Beams, based in Crewe.

June 23, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Work on new spine road and A51 bypass in Nantwich

PICTURE SPECIAL: Work on new spine road and A51 bypass in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
These aerial images show construction continuing apace to build a much-needed spine road and bypass at Reaseheath in Nantwich.

The work is part of the Kingsbourne development agreement, with developers funding the improved infrastructure in Nantwich.

June 22, 2021
Mobile Covid testing unit opens at Nantwich Town FC

Mobile Covid testing unit opens at Nantwich Town FC

A mobile testing Covid unit for people without symptoms has opened at Nantwich Town FC’s ground.

It comes as Cheshire East continues to see a “dramatic” rise in cases of Coronavirus, says Cheshire East Council.

June 21, 2021
Nantwich woman completes Olympic triathlon in aid of Scout group

Nantwich woman completes Olympic triathlon in aid of Scout group

A Nantwich woman has completed an Olympic distance triathlon to help raise funds for a local Scout group.

Mum-of-two Becky Stockton completed her first ever Olympic challenge at Alderford Lake, where it was also her first event in open water as opposed to a pool.

June 21, 2021