Human Interest

Nantwich care village resident celebrates 101st birthday – with 101 cards!

Nantwich care village resident celebrates 101st birthday – with 101 cards!

A care village resident in Nantwich has celebrated her 101st birthday – and received exactly 101 birthday cards to help!

Dorothy Hill, resident at Richmond Villages Nantwich, celebrated with cake, cards and flowers galore.

August 23, 2020
Furniture store donates £32,000 for Leighton Hospital wellbeing rooms

Furniture store donates £32,000 for Leighton Hospital wellbeing rooms

A designer furniture store has added a touch of luxury to Leighton Hospital – after donating £32,000 worth of items.

Arighi Bianchi, based in Macclesfield, has provided the hospital with a range of leather armchairs, tables and wall art to be enjoyed by its staff.

August 22, 2020
New Chief Inspector for Crewe and Nantwich appointed

New Chief Inspector for Crewe and Nantwich appointed

A new Chief Inspector for the Crewe and Nantwich Local Policing Unit has been appointed.

Chief Inspector Fez Khan takes up the position after 15 years serving with Cheshire Constabulary.

August 22, 2020
MP Kieran Mullan criticised by Labour over Muller decision in Nantwich

MP Kieran Mullan criticised by Labour over Muller decision in Nantwich

Local Labour councillors say Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan did not do enough to stop the controversial Muller development decision in Nantwich.

They claim a Freedom of Information request shows the Conservative MP made no representations to Government ahead of the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick’s decision to grant Muller permission to begin their “Nantwich South” development.

August 21, 2020
Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich to close in September for rebuild

Aldi supermarket in Nantwich is to close for almost a year from September 16.

The company is building a new store on the site, which means it will be closed until at least summer 2021.

August 20, 2020
Malbank School in Nantwich celebrates GCSE successes

Malbank School in Nantwich celebrates GCSE successes

Staff and pupils at Malbank School in Nantwich are celebrating GCSE successes of its year 11 students.

Despite the difficult and chaotic circumstances, the school says many of its pupils have gained excellent grades to continue on to A levels or apprenticeships.

August 20, 2020
Nantwich horse breeder scoops coveted gold award

Nantwich horse breeder scoops coveted gold award

A Nantwich horse breeder has scooped a top honour at the British Breeding Futurity Evaluations event.

Rhiannan Lomas entered her foal Elara into the competition while helping her husband on their dairy farm and looking after two small children.

August 20, 2020
Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

Cheshire Fire Cadets to build classrooms for children in Nepal

A determined group of Cheshire Fire Cadets including one from Nantwich are raising money to finish building classrooms in Nepal.

The team of 13 raised more than £50,000 before lockdown and are now continuing their quest to secure enough funds to finish the school project.

August 20, 2020
Man killed in industrial incident in Nantwich is named

Man killed in industrial incident in Nantwich is named

A man who died following an incident on Bridle Hey in Nantwich has been named as 32-year-old Jamie Evans.

Jamie, from the Runcorn area, died while working in the area on Thursday (August 13).

August 19, 2020
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Cheshire East secures High Court injunction to stop Barony Park access

A High Court injunction to prevent unauthorised encampments on Barony Park in Nantwich has been secured by Cheshire East Council.

The injunction aims to prevent any future unauthorised encampments at the park for the next two years.

August 18, 2020
Orbitas awards £10,000 donation to End Of Life Partnership

Orbitas awards £10,000 donation to End Of Life Partnership

South Cheshire charity The End of Life Partnership has been awarded a £10,000 donation from Cheshire East Council owned Orbitas.

The charity was hailed for its response to the pandemic, working with local communities and professionals for good quality end of life and bereavement care.

August 18, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years

Cheshire Wildlife Trust are to reintroduce beavers back to Cheshire after 400 years.

Beavers are native to Cheshire but they became extinct in England in the 16th century.

August 18, 2020
RSPCA respond to 2,000 incidents in Cheshire during lockdown

RSPCA respond to 2,000 incidents in Cheshire during lockdown

RSPCA key workers have responded to 100,000 incidents during lockdown – including more than 2,000 in Cheshire.

The animal welfare charity’s frontline officers, animal carers and vets have rescued, treated and cared for animals in need since the country went into lockdown on March 23.

August 17, 2020