Human Interest

Recovering alcoholic from Nantwich launches Claritee Group

Recovering alcoholic from Nantwich launches Claritee Group

A Nantwich man who battled back from “rock bottom” as an alcoholic has launched a new business to help others suffering mental struggles.

As part of National Alcohol Awareness Week (July 1-7), Alex Clapp tells Nantwich News how words from his teenage son brought him back from the edge of despair.

July 5, 2024
New Crewe & Nantwich MP Naismith aims to give people “hope”

New Crewe & Nantwich MP Naismith aims to give people “hope”

New Crewe & Nantwich Labour MP Connor Naismith says he intends to bring “hope” to his constituents after winning back the seat.

Mr Naismith polled 20,837 votes pushing Conservative candidate Ben Fletcher into second place with 11,110. Reform were hot on the heels of the Tories polling 9,602.

July 5, 2024
ELECTION 2024: Chester South and Eddisbury RESULT

ELECTION 2024: Chester South and Eddisbury RESULT

Conservatives have managed to win the Chester South and Eddisbury constituency.

It a close battle with Labour though for a seat which takes in sone of the rural wards near Nantwich of Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury and Wybunbury.

July 5, 2024
ELECTION 2024: Crewe & Nantwich result – LABOUR WIN

ELECTION 2024: Crewe & Nantwich result – LABOUR WIN

Labour have overturned an 8,000+ majority to win back the Crewe & Nantwich seat in the 2024 general election.

In a result mirrored across the UK, Crewe & Nantwich returned to RED as Connor Naismith easily beat off competition from Tory candidate Ben Fletcher.

July 5, 2024
Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha to close “with immediate effect”

Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha to close “with immediate effect”

Popular Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha is to close its doors permanently “with immediate effect”, it was revealed today.

The club on Welsh Row has been a part of the town’s night-time economy for almost 20 years.

July 4, 2024
Nantwich strongman Tim scoops World Bodybuilding title

Nantwich strongman Tim scoops World Bodybuilding title

A father-of-two from Nantwich has become a world bodybuilding champion after showing his physical strength and sheer determination over 20 years.

Tim Rosiek has finally clinched the world title after a muscle-rippling display of his motivation and dedication in the National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA) championships staged in Austria.

July 4, 2024
Centenary celebrations for three Nantwich residents

Centenary celebrations for three Nantwich residents

Three residents in a Nantwich care home have celebrated their 100th birthdays.

Rachel Sherwin, Grizel Badman and Dennis Eyres are all residents at Richmond Village Nantwich.

July 3, 2024
New £1 billion Leighton Hospital to be “health neighbourhood”

New £1 billion Leighton Hospital to be “health neighbourhood”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new Leighton Hospital will be a “health neighbourhood” and will include other services and possibly a hospice.

Russell Favager, of the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, was updating members of Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board on the vision for the new hospital, which he stressed was at an early stage.

July 3, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath pioneers new veterinary exam

University Centre Reaseheath pioneers new veterinary exam

The University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has forged a new path in veterinary training.

It has become the first institution to develop a new exam on the use of a cutting-edge device that improves pet safety during anaesthesia.

July 3, 2024
Nantwich Words and Music Festival line-up unveiled

Nantwich Words and Music Festival line-up unveiled

Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival is back for its 17th year in October – and organisers have now announced the full line-up.

Shows will run in Nantwich every night from October 14 to 20 inclusive at various venues across the town.

July 2, 2024
CEC faces £2 million bill to fund children’s services improvement

CEC faces £2 million bill to fund children’s services improvement

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have to stump up nearly £2m to fund an improvement plan to bring its children’s services up to standard, according to a council report.

The council’s children’s services was recently judged to be inadequate by Ofsted, which said too many young people are leaving local authority care without the correct help and support.

July 2, 2024
Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons in Nantwich is planning to demolish its car wash and extend the filling station building and install EV chargers.

The plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council by the Motor Fuel Group, which operates the petrol forecourt.

July 1, 2024
Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players shone brightly at the Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024 after securing numerous awards that celebrate their talent and dedication to theatre.

The amateur theatre group’s performances and productions were recognised across both youth and full-length play categories.

June 29, 2024