Human Interest

Audlem war veteran, 99, invited to VJ Day commemorations

Audlem war veteran, 99, invited to VJ Day commemorations

A 99-year-old veteran who served in Burma and now lives in South Cheshire, is to take part in the national VJ (Victory over Japan) Day 70th anniversary commemorations in London.

Former army captain Bert Molsom, a resident at Morris Care’s Corbrook Park Nursing Home in Audlem, will attend the event with his son, also Bert, this Saturday August 15.

August 11, 2015
Reaseheath maize maze offers Superhero theme for families

Reaseheath maize maze offers Superhero theme for families

Nantwich families are having to summon superhuman powers when they visit Reaseheath College’s giant maize maze challenge.

The theme of the Nantwich college’s annual attraction is ‘Superhero’.

August 9, 2015
Nantwich charity worker competes in Cerebral Palsy Games

Nantwich charity worker competes in Cerebral Palsy Games

A charity worker from Nantwich is representing England at the Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association Games.

Andy Small, 22, who was born with cerebral palsy, was inspired to get involved in wheelchair racing by the London Paralympics in 2012.

August 8, 2015
Nantwich RSPCA staff care for kittens found dumped in box

Nantwich RSPCA staff care for kittens found dumped in box

A box of ten-week-old kittens found dumped in a box in a garden, are being nursed back to health by RSPCA staff in Nantwich.

The tortoiseshell and black kittens – four females and one male – were found by a member of the public in a garden in Madeley, North Staffordshire.

August 6, 2015
Tribute to Nantwich man, 21, killed in A51 Stapeley crash

Tribute to Nantwich man, 21, killed in A51 Stapeley crash

The family of a 21-year-old who died following a collision in Nantwich, has paid tribute to him.

Declan Hassall was killed after his car collided with a lorry on London Road in Stapeley yesterday (August 5).

August 6, 2015
Nantwich student wins Harper Adams University award

Nantwich student wins Harper Adams University award

A Nantwich dairy farmer has been chosen as Student of the Month ahead of 2,000 others at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.

And the award for Becky Erskine, 24, crowns her comeback to studies after she took a break six years ago.

August 5, 2015
Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

A Nantwich teenager has completed a tough trek along the length of Hadrian’s Wall as part of his campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in the young.

Harrison Lunt, from Aston, was joined by his dad Ken for the walk from Newcastle across the country to Solway in Cumbria.

August 4, 2015
Nantwich Mayor opens museum’s “Nantwich At Play” exhibition

Nantwich Mayor opens museum’s “Nantwich At Play” exhibition

Mayor of Nantwich Andrew Martin has opened Nantwich at Play the latest exhibition at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which illustrates how the people of the area have spent their leisure time through the ages, is open until September 19.

August 3, 2015
Car flips over in accident on Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich

Car flips over in accident on Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich

A car has flipped over onto its roof on Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich.

Police closed off the road as the driver was treated and the vehicle was recovered close to the junction with Shrewbridge Crescent.

August 1, 2015
One-way Welsh Row step closer as Gladman housing plan approved

One-way Welsh Row step closer as Gladman housing plan approved

A one-way Welsh Row is a step closer after councillors passed a controversial 118-house scheme on green fields in Nantwich.

Cheshire East strategic planning board passed Gladman Development’s application in a vote, which will see current development off Queen’s Drive expanded.

July 31, 2015
Nantwich Show shines once more as thousands enjoy sunshine event

Nantwich Show shines once more as thousands enjoy sunshine event

The weather held fine, thousands flocked in, and organisers had broad smiles as Nantwich Show once again proved a massive success.

By the end, the show ground at Dorfold Park was bathed much longed-for warm sunshine, and families young and old went home happy.

July 30, 2015
New-look £23million Treatment Centre opens at Leighton Hospital

New-look £23million Treatment Centre opens at Leighton Hospital

The first patients have been treated in Leighton Hospital’s new-look Treatment Centre.

The £23 million unit opened its doors yesterday (July 27), after the completion of a project that included 14 new critical care bays and eight operating theatres.

July 28, 2015
International Cheese Awards 2015 judged at Nantwich Show ground

International Cheese Awards 2015 judged at Nantwich Show ground

Cheese makers from Nantwich to the Netherlands packed in to the giant marquee at Nantwich Show ground today for the 2015 International Cheese Awards.

More than 4,600 cheeses from 26 different countries all competed for a plethora of prizes in the 83,000 sq ft marquee at Dorfold Park.

July 28, 2015