Human Interest

Willaston couple’s letter to Party leaders in memory of daughter

Willaston couple’s letter to Party leaders in memory of daughter

A Willaston couple have written an open letter to Party leaders ahead of the General Election, calling on them to commit to preventing sudden heart deaths in young people.

Alison and Robert Howells lost their 22-year-old daughter Ceri from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) 10 years ago.

June 3, 2024
Three people injured in two-vehicle smash on A51 in Nantwich

Three people injured in two-vehicle smash on A51 in Nantwich

Three people have been seriously injured in a road accident in Nantwich earlier today.

The two-vehicle accident happened shortly after 2pm on the A51 near Reaseheath, Nantwich.

June 2, 2024
Nantwich primary school pupils scoop art and handwriting awards

Nantwich primary school pupils scoop art and handwriting awards

Winners from nine Nantwich primary schools have been honoured with awards in the Rotary Art & Handwriting Competition.

The youngsters gathered to collect their accolades from Nantwich Rotary Club President Elect Rod Stokes and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stuart Bostock.

May 30, 2024
D&G to cut Sunday 84X bus service from Nantwich

D&G to cut Sunday 84X bus service from Nantwich

A key Sunday bus service connecting Nantwich, Willaston and Crewe is being axed from July.

The loss of the D&G service means the 84 corridor will only have a service every 90 minutes on Sunday with Stagecoach.

May 30, 2024
Man cycling 1,080 miles for Dogs for Good stops off in Nantwich

Man cycling 1,080 miles for Dogs for Good stops off in Nantwich

A man cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity “Dogs for Good” stopped off in Nantwich this week, where he met a fellow volunteer.

Graham Walker began his 1,080-mile journey last week to raise money for the charity which helps people with disabilities through the power of expertly trained dogs.

May 30, 2024
Mystery behind the roaming Peacock of Nantwich!

Mystery behind the roaming Peacock of Nantwich!

Nantwich residents have been getting in a flap this week as a stray Peacock has been seen roaming around the town.

And the colourful creature is quickly gaining fame – even having his own Facebook Page launched!

May 29, 2024
Theodore William Gill Cup raises money for baby bereavement suite

Theodore William Gill Cup raises money for baby bereavement suite

By Jonathan White
The 2nd annual Theodore William Gill Cup charity football match in Nantwich has helped raise funds in memory of a baby who died.

The event, organised by parents Greg Gill and Charlotte Wilson in memory of baby Theodore who was born sleeping in April last year, raised more than £1,000.

May 29, 2024
Labour kick off election campaign in Crewe and Nantwich

Labour kick off election campaign in Crewe and Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour kicked off its election campaign in Crewe and Nantwich by wheeling in one of the big guns as it fights to snatch back the seat from the Conservatives.

Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry was in Crewe yesterday (Tuesday) to support local parliamentary candidate Connor Naismith, who is hoping to overturn a Conservative majority of 8,508.

May 29, 2024
Police appeal after A500 crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Police appeal after A500 crash leaves motorcyclist dead

Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A500 in Weston are appealing for witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward.

The incident happened near the Meremoor Moss roundabout at the junction with the A500 and the A531 at around 6.10pm on Saturday (May 25).

May 28, 2024
Paralympian Hynd thrills Nantwich pupils in school visit

Paralympian Hynd thrills Nantwich pupils in school visit

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school enjoyed a special visitor when Paralympic swimmer Oliver Hynd called in.

Oliver, who has an MBE, visited Stapeley Broad Lane School to share his inspiring story of triumph over adversity.

May 28, 2024
Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum has celebrated the town’s salt-making history by making salt in the square by the traditional method of evaporating brine.

Visitors viewed the boiling of local brine similar to that taken from Nantwich’s Old Biot salt spring, which for centuries supplied the brine which the town’s prosperity was built on.

May 27, 2024
Police appeal to trace South Cheshire man missing for 10 days

Police appeal to trace South Cheshire man missing for 10 days

Police are appealing for help to find a South Cheshire man with links to Nantwich who has been missing for 10 days.

Jason Holbrook, originally from Crewe, has not been seen since 2pm on Wednesday May 15.

May 25, 2024
Cheshire East Council given share of £1 million to fight fly-tipping

Cheshire East Council given share of £1 million to fight fly-tipping

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is one of 26 councils to receive a share of a £1 million government pot to tackle fly-tipping and help protect communities.

The grants have been awarded to support various schemes to crackdown on criminals who dump rubbish in towns and the countryside.

May 24, 2024