Human Interest

Two women trapped after horror crash on A534 in Burland

Two women trapped after horror crash on A534 in Burland

Two women were left trapped in their car after a two-vehicle smash on the busy A534 in Burland near Nantwich.

The accident happened on Wrexham Road close to the junction with Long Lane at 3pm today (October 9).

October 9, 2019
Nantwich leisure services to be upgraded after councillors pass plans

Nantwich leisure services to be upgraded after councillors pass plans

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leisure facilities in Nantwich and four other towns are to be upgraded as part of a council scheme worth more than £12 million.

And work in Nantwich, given the thumbs up by councillors at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, will include fencing around Barony Park which local residents have been campaigning for to prevent unauthorised traveller camps.

October 9, 2019
Cheshire East need to save £7.5 million as social care costs spiral

Cheshire East need to save £7.5 million as social care costs spiral

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs will need to make £7.5 million in savings by the end of 2019-20 to balance the books following rising demand for its services.

The authority is currently facing a £5.5 million overspend in the “people” department responsible for social care services – including a £3.4 million overspend in its children and families department.

October 9, 2019
Police probe serious assault in Nantwich home

Police probe serious assault in Nantwich home

An attack in a house in Nantwich has left one man in hospital with serious head injuries.

Police say the incident, which has left a 40-year-old man from Nantwich in hospital, happened inside a house in Blagg Avenue at around 7pm last night (October 7).

October 8, 2019
Regal timepiece to go under hammer in Nantwich

Regal timepiece to go under hammer in Nantwich

An extraordinary timepiece with a Regal Heritage is to go under the hammer in Nantwich.

This 18ct gold gent’s watch with a difference is expected to fetcgh around £15,000 at the November 20 Fine Jewellery and Watches Auction at Peter Wilson Auctioneers.

October 7, 2019
“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book returns for second edition

“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book returns for second edition

The popular “Lost Houses in Nantwich” book by local authors Andrew Lamberton and the late Robin Gray is set to return.

Originally published in 2005, the book has become a local “must have” for those interested in local history and the houses that have been lost in the town and its immediate locality.

October 4, 2019
Motor students in Nantwich boosted by SYNETIQ vehicle donation

Motor students in Nantwich boosted by SYNETIQ vehicle donation

Motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich are learning their trade on the latest road cars thanks to donation from local salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ.

October 3, 2019
Nantwich Show organisers delay “two-day” launch to 2021

Nantwich Show organisers delay “two-day” launch to 2021

Organisers of Nantwich Show have delayed the launch of their new-look two-day event until 2021.

In March, Nantwich Agricultural Society announced they were to change the show and start running it as a two-day event over weekends in July.

October 2, 2019
Tree of Light to be unveiled in Nantwich town centre

Tree of Light to be unveiled in Nantwich town centre

Residents will gather outside St Mary’s Parish Rooms in Nantwich for the unveiling of the Tree of Light on November 3.

There will be a short service of prayer, hymns and poetry at the event from 5pm.

October 2, 2019
Woman rescued from burning kitchen in Nantwich house

Woman rescued from burning kitchen in Nantwich house

A woman was rescued from a burning kitchen in Nantwich after a smoke alarm was heard going off at the property.

The incident happened on Hayes Close in Nantwich at around 6.50pm last night (Sunday September 29).

September 30, 2019
Candidates line up to challenge for Crewe & Nantwich seat

Candidates line up to challenge for Crewe & Nantwich seat

Two more political parties have named their Prospective Parliamentary Candidates who will compete for the Crewe & Nantwich seat in a forthcoming General Election.

September 28, 2019
Nantwich schoolgirl has long hair cut off for children’s cancer charity

Nantwich schoolgirl has long hair cut off for children’s cancer charity

A young Nantwich schoolgirl has cut off her long hair to help create wigs for children with cancer.

Big-hearted Laura Midwinter, aged 9, wanted to help the Little Princess Trust which creates wigs for children who lose their hair through cancer treatment.

September 28, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club unveils bid to build new centre in Willaston

Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club unveils bid to build new centre in Willaston

A multi-million pound project to relocate Camm Street and build a new base for Crewe & Nantwich Gymnastics club has been unveiled.

Under the plan, in its early stages, a new 80x40m gymnastics building would be built, with land next to Vagrants in Willaston one of the possible locations.

September 27, 2019