Human Interest

Nantwich Town Council offers “reusable” bags to boost market trade

Nantwich Town Council offers “reusable” bags to boost market trade

Nantwich Town Council and Nantwich Market are backing a national campaign by issuing free reusable bags to shoppers.

The move is part of the National Association of British Markets’ “My Market Campaign” which begins tomorrow (June 21)

June 20, 2021
180 drivers in Cheshire nabbed for wearing no seatbelt, say police

180 drivers in Cheshire nabbed for wearing no seatbelt, say police

Cheshire Police caught out 180 drivers not wearing seatbelt during a three-week operation on the county’s roads.

Officers issued 180 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) for the transgression during the operation from May 24 to June 13.

June 18, 2021
Nantwich to name new Covid “commemorative copse” near lake

Nantwich to name new Covid “commemorative copse” near lake

A new “commemorative copse” is to be unveiled in Nantwich to mark the Coronavirus pandemic.

The copse near Nantwich Lake aims to remember all those impacted by the Covid pandemic over the past 18 months.

June 18, 2021
CEC Holiday activity fund for vulnerable children launched

CEC Holiday activity fund for vulnerable children launched

Cheshire East Council is to roll out its holiday activity fund for vulnerable children this summer, the authority says.

It follows the council’s roll-out of the government’s support package for vulnerable children and families placed at risk during the Covid pandemic.

June 18, 2021
Nantwich businesses urged to apply for post-lockdown Restart Grant

Nantwich businesses urged to apply for post-lockdown Restart Grant

Businesses across Nantwich and Crewe hit badly by the Covid pandemic have just days left to apply for the government’s Restart Grant.

The deadline for applications is June 30, and businesses can apply via the Cheshire East Council website.

June 18, 2021
Residents’ views needed on proposed on-demand bus service

Residents’ views needed on proposed on-demand bus service

Nantwich residents are to be asked for their views on plans to introduce an on-demand rural bus service.

It aims to reduce isolation in some of the more rural areas of the borough around Nantwich including Bunbury, Wrenbury and Audlem.

June 17, 2021
Bridgemere pupil scoops top prize in regional artwork competition

Bridgemere pupil scoops top prize in regional artwork competition

A pupil from Bridgemere Primary near Nantwich has scooped top prize in a school artwork regional competition.

Jack Kent, year 5, was Overall Primary Winner in the dot-art Schools 2021.

June 16, 2021
Shocking rise in stalking incidents in Cheshire, latest figures show

Shocking rise in stalking incidents in Cheshire, latest figures show

Stalking incidents in Cheshire have more than doubled in a year to more than 1,650, latest statistics reveal.

But new Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs) brought in 18 months ago have only been used 18 times by Cheshire Police, BBC Data Unit figures show.

June 15, 2021
Cheshire East identified as Covid-19 Enhanced Resource Area

Cheshire East identified as Covid-19 Enhanced Resource Area

Cheshire East has been identified as a ‘Enhanced Resource Area’ by the Government.

The move aims to help combat the rapid rise of the Delta (Indian) variant across the borough.

June 14, 2021
Retired Shavington teacher scoops £5,000 in hospice lottery

Retired Shavington teacher scoops £5,000 in hospice lottery

A retired teacher from Shavington is celebrating after winning £5,000 with St Luke’s Hospice Lottery.

Rachel Bertenshaw, former deputy headteacher at Shavington High School, is going to spend the money on a holiday of a lifetime with her son, daughter-in-law and three grandsons.

June 14, 2021
Cheshire community groups boosted by £100,000 crime prevention pot

Cheshire community groups boosted by £100,000 crime prevention pot

Community organisations in Cheshire working to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for a new fund.

The Community Action Fund, launched by Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer, has more than £100,000 available for projects which make a difference to local communities.

June 14, 2021
Nantwich entrepreneur awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Nantwich entrepreneur awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

A profoundly deaf entrepreneur from Nantwich has been awarded the MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours.

Steven Mifsud, founder of Nantwich-based disability accessibility firm Direct Access, has been awarded it for services to International Trade.

June 12, 2021
Nantwich RSPCA vets unable to save swan attacked by dogs

Nantwich RSPCA vets unable to save swan attacked by dogs

RSPCA vets in Nantwich were forced to put a mother swan to sleep after she suffered a horror attack by two dogs.

The swan, who was trying to defend her partner and five cygnets on a nest, was rushed to Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road.

June 11, 2021