Human Interest

Nantwich Jazz Festival officially cancelled in 2021

Nantwich Jazz Festival officially cancelled in 2021

Organisers have officially announced the cancellation of the 2021 Nantwich Jazz Festival.

The event, planned for April 1-5, was not likely to be held because of the current lockdown and ongoing pandemic.

February 12, 2021
Work starts on Leighton Hospital’s new £15m Emergency Department

Work starts on Leighton Hospital’s new £15m Emergency Department

Work is now underway on a new multi-million pound project to expand Leighton Hospital’s Emergency Department.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which manages the hospital, received government funding last year to reconfigure and expand emergency care services.

February 12, 2021
Cheerbrook Farm Shop still open despite A51 road closure for repairs

Cheerbrook Farm Shop still open despite A51 road closure for repairs

Bosses at Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich say they are still open this weekend – despite the main A51 Newcastle Road being closed by highways for major repair work.

The business was preparing for a busy Valentine’s weekend when they told about the closure by a customer.

February 12, 2021
South Cheshire residents urged to air views on latest HS2 consultation

South Cheshire residents urged to air views on latest HS2 consultation

Crewe and Nantwich residents are being urged to have their say in the latest consultation for phase 2a of the HS2 scheme.

Phase 2a will connect the controversial high speed rail line to Crewe from Birmingham and Crewe.

February 11, 2021
Pothole-ridden main road in Nantwich “prioritised” for repairs, says Council

Pothole-ridden main road in Nantwich “prioritised” for repairs, says Council

Highways chiefs say they will repair a badly damaged road on one of the busiest routes into Nantwich in the next 24-48 hours.

The A51 Newcastle Road, close to Cheerbrook farm shop, was badly damaged more than two weeks in floods caused by Storm Christopher.

February 11, 2021
CEC to send out more food and energy vouchers at half-term

CEC to send out more food and energy vouchers at half-term

Cheshire East Council bosses say they will distribute more food and energy vouchers to vulnerable children and families ahead of the February half term.

More than 11,000 vouchers have been distributed so far, funded from Cheshire East’s share of the government’s £170 million Covid Winter Grant Scheme launched in December last year.

February 10, 2021
Cheshire children face “greater risk” from drug gangs in pandemic, say police

Cheshire children face “greater risk” from drug gangs in pandemic, say police

Children in South Cheshire could be at greater risk of exploitation by county lines drug gangs during the coronavirus pandemic, say police.

Officers in Cheshire are working alongside partners to raise awareness of child criminal exploitation – and how to spot the signs.

February 10, 2021
Cheshire East Council Mayor faces vote of no confidence over Handforth video

Cheshire East Council Mayor faces vote of no confidence over Handforth video

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A vote of no confidence in the Mayor of Cheshire East could be held next week, after appearing in the viral Handforth Parish Council video clip.

Mayor Cllr Barry Burkhill, who represents Handforth as an Independent, also sits on the parish council and can be seen in the longer version of the video, asking “‘where the chairman [Cllr Brian Tolver] has gone” after being placed in the Zoom’s waiting room by Jackie Weaver.

February 10, 2021
Plastic Free Nantwich to host virtual session with expert

Plastic Free Nantwich to host virtual session with expert

Environmental group Sustainable Nantwich is calling on residents to look beyond Covid and continue the campaign to become plastic free.

The group, which took the town to Plastic Free Town status last year, is hosting an online session on Wednesday February 17 at 6pm.

February 9, 2021
Cheshire College students join virtual mission to Moon

Cheshire College students join virtual mission to Moon

Crewe and Nantwich college students are on a mission to virtually reach the moon during lockdown by running, walking and cycling.

Cheshire College has joined forces with Association of Colleges Sport in their latest Lunar Challenge to collectively travel 238,855 miles with other member colleges.

February 9, 2021
Online mental health sessions for Nantwich residents

Online mental health sessions for Nantwich residents

Residents in Nantwich will be offered virtual mental health and wellbeing sessions funded by Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane.

The local policing team and volunteer group, Nantwich Buddies, have received funding from the Community Police Fund to run an eight-week course.

February 9, 2021
Cheshire Community Foundation distributes £8 million in eight years

Cheshire Community Foundation distributes £8 million in eight years

Cheshire Community Foundation has distributed over £8 million in grants over the past eight years.

CCF raises funds to support hundreds of small charities and voluntary groups across Cheshire and Warrington.

February 7, 2021
Cheshire PCC’s funding boost for two victim support schemes in county

Cheshire PCC’s funding boost for two victim support schemes in county

Two support services for crime victims have been boosted by extra funding from Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

Those to benefit include a youth victim support service and the Rape and Sexual Assault Support Centre.

February 6, 2021