Human Interest

Mental health worker from Nantwich scoops major honour

Mental health worker from Nantwich scoops major honour

A passionate mental health worker who supports unpaid carers in Nantwich has won a major award.

Daryhl Lewis, from Cheshire East All Ages Carers Hub, was named the North West Social Care Newcomer of the Year at the regional Great British Care Awards.

November 18, 2024
Nantwich school joins “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign

Nantwich school joins “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign

A Nantwich school has joined the “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign to teach SEND pupils about the dangers of becoming a “money mule”.

The campaign, highlighted during International Fraud Awareness Week (17-23 November), is a partnership between UK Finance and Cifas.

November 17, 2024
Fire crews rescue dog  from River Weaver in Nantwich

Fire crews rescue dog from River Weaver in Nantwich

A dog had to be rescued from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews in the early hours of today.

The incident happened off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich with emergency services alerted at around 3.50am.

November 16, 2024
ACSS will be at Nantwich Words and Music

Nantwich Words and Music Festival hailed as major success

By Alex Appleby
Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival has been hailed as a major success by audience members and visiting artists, say the event’s organisers.

Now in its 17th year, the October event brought its customary mix of internationally known acts and emerging talent to town.

November 15, 2024
Nantwich anti-social behaviour hotspot house closed down by police

Nantwich anti-social behaviour hotspot house closed down by police

Police in Nantwich have secured a closure order following reports of drug abuse, disorder and crime at a property in the town.

The property on Davenport Avenue has been shut down by officers following the securing of a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Crewe Magistrates’ Court on November 14.

November 15, 2024
Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A parish council which offered to pay for improved safety measures on a much-used cycleway and footpath says it is still waiting for a response from Cheshire East four years later.

Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood Parish Council says it has been trying since 2019 to get safety warning signs installed on the path.

November 14, 2024
Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

A devoted gran from Nantwich who makes beautiful tiny gowns for babies born asleep has pledged to continue her work after completing her 1000th garment.

Since setting up her charity “Daisy-Mae Angel Gowns” in 2020, Mandy Joubert has brought comfort to hundreds of grieving parents across the UK.

November 14, 2024
Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Police and fire crews closed Welsh Row in Nantwich today after a one-vehicle crash.

The incident happened at around 5.20am today (November 14).

November 14, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

Nearly 150 graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich gathered with their peers from the University of Chester for a graduation ceremony.

The event, set against the backdrop of Chester Cathedral, marked a milestone in the recent graduates’ academic and professional journeys.

November 13, 2024
Man airlifted to hospital from Nantwich house with serious injuries

Man airlifted to hospital from Nantwich house with serious injuries

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being found with serious injuries at a house in Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 11am today.

November 13, 2024
Connor Naismith

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith to vote for new “Assisted Dying” bill

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has confirmed he will be voting in favour of the Assisted Dying Private Members Bill (Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill).

The details of the bill have now been published and MPs have been told they can vote how they wish as “it is a matter of conscience”.

November 13, 2024
Nantwich Town Council proposes 8% rise in its Council Tax

Nantwich Town Council proposes 8% rise in its Council Tax

Nantwich Town Council is proposing to raise its portion of Council Tax by 8% in 2025-26.

Councillors have agreed to put the plan out for public consultation until December 8.

November 12, 2024
Controversial changes to CEC car parks begin next month

Controversial changes to CEC car parks begin next month

Motorists are being warned to be aware of controversial changes to car parks in Cheshire East which go live from Monday December 2.

From that date, parking charges will come into effect at most CEC-owned car parks where parking is currently free.

November 12, 2024