Human Interest

Nantwich Food Festival lines up celebrity chefs

Nantwich Food Festival lines up celebrity chefs

Celebrity chefs have been lined up to wow the crowds at this year’s Nantwich Food Festival.

Organisers hope live demonstrations by renown chefs will add spice to the three-day event between August 30 and September 1.

June 17, 2024
Reaseheath students bloom at National Florist Day launch

Reaseheath students bloom at National Florist Day launch

The talents of two floristry students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich blossomed during an event marking the launch of National Florist Day.

Maya Twigg and James Jones were hand-picked by The Florist magazine’s editor Caroline Marshall-Forster and invited to an event at The Dorchester in London.

June 15, 2024
Nantwich fundraiser competes as Ms Great Britain finalist

Nantwich fundraiser competes as Ms Great Britain finalist

A Nantwich woman who battled against leukaemia as a child, has reached the final of Ms Great Britain after staging a series of fundraising challenges.

Anya Hynes fought against acute myeloid leukaemia as a child and says this experience has fuelled her drive for health and wellbeing.

June 15, 2024
New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 18 homes on land at Doddington Estate at Bridgemere, which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings on site over future years.

Outline permission for the scheme was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.

June 14, 2024
Nantwich shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Nantwich shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Nantwich, Shavington and Crewe has been jailed after breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order.

Ian James McIntyre, of no fixed abode but of Crewe, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 13) where he was jailed for 18 weeks.

June 14, 2024
Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven youths have been arrested by police after a series of disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe last night (June 12).

Officers said they received a number of reports of incidents in Crewe and Nantwich involving a group of youths.

June 13, 2024
“Railway House” in Nantwich returned to its former glory

“Railway House” in Nantwich returned to its former glory

An iconic home in Nantwich has been returned to its former glory by a local business.

The “Railway House” sits next to the level crossing on London Road in Nantwich.

June 13, 2024
Crescent Garage in Nantwich to close after death of owner

Crescent Garage in Nantwich to close after death of owner

The popular Crescent Garage in Nantwich is to close permanently after the sad death of its 91-year-old owner John “Jack” Field.

The family-run outlet has announced it is closing for good after tomorrow (June 14).

June 13, 2024
RNLI fundraisers from Audlem and Nantwich in Royal day out

RNLI fundraisers from Audlem and Nantwich in Royal day out

Two local RNLI fundraisers enjoyed a royal day out when they attended the charity’s 200th anniversary garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Janet Maughan, of Overwater Marina near Audlem, joined Christine Cottrell, a staunch supporter of the Crewe and Nantwich Branch of the RNLI for more than 20 years.

June 12, 2024
Cash-strapped CEC pay £1,300 a day for temporary finance boss

Cash-strapped CEC pay £1,300 a day for temporary finance boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is paying a whopping £1,298 a day for its new temporary director of finance.

Adele Taylor was appointed to the role of S151 officer on an interim basis following the resignation of Alex Thompson.

June 12, 2024
Cheshire East voters urged to prepare for General Election

Cheshire East voters urged to prepare for General Election

Cheshire East residents are being urged to prepare ahead of the UK General Election on Thursday July 4.

Polling cards are now being delivered to registered electors who are eligible to vote.

June 12, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich Labour party campaign centre opens

Crewe & Nantwich Labour party campaign centre opens

Crewe and Nantwich Constituency Labour Party has opened a campaign office in Crewe town centre.

They say it act as a hub for the party’s bid to win the Crewe & Nantwich constituency seat for its candidate Connor Naismith in the July 4 general election.

June 11, 2024
Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died following a collision in Reaseheath, Nantwich, have paid tribute to her.

Josie Cartwright, from Staffordshire, was driving a red Toyota Aygo which was involved in a collision with a black Renault Clio.

June 11, 2024