Human Interest

Nantwich Scout leader to represent UK at European event

Nantwich Scout leader to represent UK at European event

A Scout leader in Nantwich is to represent the UK at the European Scouting event “Roverway” in the Netherlands.

Lucy Everall, of the 38th group on Davenport Avenue, will embark on the once-on-a-lifetime opportunity between July 21 and August 2.

May 5, 2018
Nantwich Mayor honours local heroes at 2018 Salt of the Earth Awards

Nantwich Mayor honours local heroes at 2018 Salt of the Earth Awards

Nantwich Town Council’s Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill hosted a civic reception to pay tribute to the winners of the annual Mayor’s Salt of the Earth Awards.

The awards, which have been running for four years, saw 11 local heroes honoured for their services to the community.

May 4, 2018
Nantwich’s famous outdoor Brine Pool re-opens this weekend

Nantwich’s famous outdoor Brine Pool re-opens this weekend

Nantwich’s famous outdoor Brine Pool is to re-open this weekend – just in time to catch the warm sunny weather forecast!

The pool re-opens to the public for the summer season on Saturday May in time for the Bank Holiday.

May 3, 2018
Landmark Nantwich venue Firenze re-opens after 12-day transformation

Landmark Nantwich venue Firenze re-opens after 12-day transformation

Landmark Nantwich bar and restaurant Firenze has opened in record time after a transformation by a team of Nantwich businesses.

Firenze, on historic Welsh Row, was closed for 12 days while painters, plasterers and upholsterers worked as a team on a major make-over.

May 2, 2018
Nantwich branch of Royal Bank of Scotland to close

Nantwich branch of Royal Bank of Scotland to close

The Nantwich branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland is among more than 160 to close, the company has announced today.

RBS is to shut 162 branches across England and Wales, including the Pillory Street outlet in Nantwich town centre.

May 1, 2018
Nantwich road resurfacing work lasted just three weeks

Nantwich road resurfacing work lasted just three weeks

Council chiefs have admitted resurfacing work on a busy Nantwich road had to be repaired – just three weeks after it was completed!

Work to resurface Station Road and Prachitts Row near Aldi supermarket was carried out the week before Easter, with closures over several days.

April 29, 2018
Cheshire Chief Constable Darren Martland

Crime in Cheshire rises by 36% in 12 months, latest figures show

Recorded crime in Cheshire has spiralled by more than 36% in just 12 months, official figures show today.

The Office of National Statistics shows the county saw a 36.4% increase in overall recorded crime between December 2016 and December 2017.

April 26, 2018
Former nurses can re-train as part of Leighton Hospital scheme

Former nurses can re-train as part of Leighton Hospital scheme

Former nurses have a chance to be paid while they retrain following the return of an award-winning programme at South Cheshire’s Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is set to launch its latest ‘Return to Practice programme’ in September 2018.

April 26, 2018
38th South West Scouts in Nantwich celebrate Cheshire Hike success

38th South West Scouts in Nantwich celebrate Cheshire Hike success

Young members of the 38th South West Cheshire Scouts in Nantwich are celebrating success at the Cheshire Hike.

The group, based at the Davenport Avenue hut off Barony Road, saw eight members complete the hike, which is now in its 52nd year.

April 25, 2018
Eight animal cruelty complaints every day in Cheshire, shock RSPCA figures show

Eight animal cruelty complaints every day in Cheshire, shock RSPCA figures show

Eight new animal cruelty complaints in Cheshire are being received every day by the RSPCA, new figures show.

The RSPCA investigated 2,787 complaints about animal cruelty in Cheshire last year – with eight new animal welfare concerns being looked into by local inspectors every day.

April 24, 2018
Nantwich-based Right at Home rated ‘outstanding’ in CQC inspection

Nantwich-based Right at Home rated ‘outstanding’ in CQC inspection

Adults being cared for in their own homes by Nantwich-based Right at Home are in safe hands after it was rated ‘Outstanding’ in a recent inspection.

The homecare organisation received the rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

April 23, 2018
Nantwich Rotary members raise £1,600 for Nepal village hit by earthquake

Nantwich Rotary members raise £1,600 for Nepal village hit by earthquake

Members of Rotary Club of Nantwich have raised more than £1,600 this year to help a Nepalese village rebuild after the devastating 2015 earthquakes.

So far, rotary members have donated £5,000 to Ghanpokhara Village which has helped to rebuild their drinking water source.

April 23, 2018
Nantwich therapist takes on world’s hardest race, Marathon Des Sables

Nantwich therapist takes on world’s hardest race, Marathon Des Sables

A 48-year-old Nantwich therapist has taken on and beaten the world’s toughest foot race, the Marathon Des Sables

Chris Byrne covered six marathons in just five days in the Sahara Desert, one of the hottest and inhospitable areas on earth.

April 22, 2018