Human Interest

RSPCA appeal as cat killed after being “peppered” in air gun attack

RSPCA appeal as cat killed after being “peppered” in air gun attack

This horrific image shows how a defenceless cat was “peppered” with 10 air gun pellets in a brutal attack in South Cheshire.

The male, black cat was found collapsed on a grass verge by the side of Middlewich Road, close to Bentley Motors in Crewe.

March 19, 2018
Wrenbury Nursing Home earns “Good” Care Quality Commission report

Wrenbury Nursing Home earns “Good” Care Quality Commission report

Staff at a nursing home near Nantwich have been praised by inspectors after turning it around in 18 months.

Wrenbury Nursing Home has received a “Good” inspection report from the Care Quality Commission, after inspectors said it “requires improvement” in its previous visit.

March 18, 2018
Shropshire Union Canal embankment collapse leaves boats stranded

Shropshire Union Canal embankment collapse leaves boats stranded

An embankment collapse on the Shropshire Union Canal between Nantwich and Middlewich has left boats stranded and drained a large stretch of the waterway.

The incident has closed the canal between Wardle Lock and Stanthorne Lock, south of Middlewich.

March 16, 2018
Leighton Hospital bosses appeal to residents amid “under pressure” A&E

Leighton Hospital bosses appeal to residents amid “under pressure” A&E

Leighton Hospital bosses are appealing to residents with non-serious conditions to seek other services and relieve “under pressure” A&E department

Local NHS organisations have launched a drive to make sure Crewe and Nantwich residents know about services available if they fall ill or have an injury.

March 16, 2018
Heritage Falconry birds to star at Nantwich open days

Heritage Falconry birds to star at Nantwich open days

Rare birds who survived the “Beast from the East” Siberian winter, will be the stars of two open day events near Nantwich.

An Eagle Owl, Barn Owl, Harris Hawk and Buzzard will be in full flight when Falconer Toby Milburn attends the Overwater Marina events on Coole Lane, between Audlem and Nantwich.

March 15, 2018
Nantwich woman celebrates Crufts accolade for Terrier Harrison

Nantwich woman celebrates Crufts accolade for Terrier Harrison

It was a case of every dog having its day for Dandie Dinmont Terrier Harrison who scooped a prestigious prize at Crufts 2018 for his Nantwich owner Julie Booth.

Three-year-old Harrison put his best paw forward at Birmingham’s NEC, impressing judges to scoop the Best of Breed award.

March 13, 2018
Reaseheath College public lecture on Chester’s “Palm Oil City” bid

Reaseheath College public lecture on Chester’s “Palm Oil City” bid

A free public lecture at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich will outline Chester Zoo’s bid to make Chester the world’s first ‘Sustainable Palm Oil City’.

It will be presented by Cat Barton, Chester Zoo’s field conservation manager.

March 13, 2018
Four teenagers quizzed over Beam Street assault in Nantwich

Four teenagers quizzed over Beam Street assault in Nantwich

Four teenagers have now been questioned in connection with the Beam Street assault on a 23-year-old man in Nantwich in January, police have confirmed.

A 16-year-old boy from Nantwich was arrested on February 10 on suspicion of affray, and a 15-year-old boy from Manchester was arrested on February 22 on suspicion of violent disorder.

March 13, 2018
Woman, 45, found dead at address on Pillory Street, Nantwich

Woman, 45, found dead at address on Pillory Street, Nantwich

A 45-year-old woman has been found dead by police called to a property on Pillory Street in Nantwich.

The woman was discovered at the address close to Pall Mall at around 7.30am on Saturday March 10.

March 12, 2018
Mayor of Nantwich annual quiz raises £1,200 for local causes

Mayor of Nantwich annual quiz raises £1,200 for local causes

The Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill hosted her Big Quiz and helped to raise £1,200 for her selected charities.

More than 160 people including local businesses, community groups and keen quizzers came together to form teams at the quiz in Nantwich Civic Hall.

March 12, 2018
New HS2 hub station at Crewe to provide seven trains per hour, says Government

New HS2 hub station at Crewe to provide seven trains per hour, says Government

A new HS2 hub station in Crewe will provide seven high-speed trains per hour, the Government has announced.

The Department for Transport has published its results of the consultation ‘Crewe Hub: options for building on existing connectivity’ held in 2017.

March 9, 2018
Residents in Nantwich action group call for link road plan to be stopped

Residents in Nantwich action group call for link road plan to be stopped

Angry residents in Nantwich have demanded an application for a through road on their estate to be stopped because of what they believe was an inadequate “engagement exercise” by council chiefs.

Members of the Edmund Wright Way Taylor Drive Action Group (EWWTD) have called on Nantwich Town councillors to support their calls for plans to link the two roads to be stopped.

March 9, 2018
More than 100 South Cheshire people screened for deadly heart condition

More than 100 South Cheshire people screened for deadly heart condition

More than 100 young people took part in a heart screening day at Cheshire College – South & West.

The screening was organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), and saw 104 people in total screened to spot potentially life-threatening cardiac abnormalities.

March 8, 2018