Human Interest

Nantwich cat owner’s warning after beloved pet killed by anti-freeze

Nantwich cat owner’s warning after beloved pet killed by anti-freeze

A distraught cat owner in Nantwich issued a warning to others after beloved moggy was poisoned by anti-freeze.

Sarah Welfare’s male cat Fonzie was rushed to vets who battled for two days to save him after he ingested anti-freeze in the Station View area of Nantwich.

October 5, 2016
Two Olympic stars from Nantwich to switch on Christmas lights

Two Olympic stars from Nantwich to switch on Christmas lights

Nantwich Rio Olympic and Paralympic stars Bryony Page and Andrew Small will be switching on the town’s Christmas lights this year.

Trampolinist silver medalist Page and wheelchair racing bronze medalist Small both went to Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

October 3, 2016
Nantwich students aim to raise £15,000 cancer funds

Nantwich students aim to raise £15,000 cancer funds

Charitable students in Nantwich hope to raise more than £15,000 for local cancer research projects.

Reaseheath College has named North West Cancer Research as its chosen charity of the year.

October 2, 2016
Young Nantwich girl stars in Strictly Come Dancing opener

Young Nantwich girl stars in Strictly Come Dancing opener

A Nantwich girl was one of the young stars in the opening night of BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

Nine-year-old Sienna Street was invited to be part of the opening group dance on the show.

September 29, 2016
Nantwich Film Club supporters help out town Food Bank

Nantwich Film Club supporters help out town Food Bank

Nantwich Film Club supporters are throwing their backing behind the town’s Food Bank.

The volunteer-run community cinema club is urging supporters to donate packaged food items and tins during monthly film showings at Nantwich Civic Hall.

September 28, 2016
Mount Kilimanjaro trek to raise South Cheshire charity funds

Mount Kilimanjaro trek to raise South Cheshire charity funds

Nantwich folk have a chance to take part in a charity trek of a lifetime – up Mount Kilimanjaro!

The trek will help raise vital funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, C.R.Y For Matthew, and Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

September 28, 2016
Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

Welsh Row/Waterlode traffic lights set to be switched on in Nantwich

A new traffic lights system on one of Nantwich’s busiest junctions has finally been switched on, despite weeks of delays.

The lights improvement is taking place at the junction of Welsh Row and Waterlode, but temporary lights have been in place for several weeks, causing long delays

September 27, 2016
Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property appeals to High Court over Stapeley housing rejection

Muller Property has appealed against the Secretary of State’s decision to block plans for the 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ development in Stapeley.

Sources say Colin Muller has decided to continue his fight to build the scheme on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Broad Lane and London Road.

September 22, 2016
Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

A Nantwich pensioner who has been making tea for the town’s officers for 49 years, has been honoured with a lifetime award.

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Chesters was the star of the show at the Cheshire Constabulary ACE Awards event.

September 20, 2016
M&Co fashion show in Nantwich raises £400 for Climb charity

M&Co fashion show in Nantwich raises £400 for Climb charity

More than 50 people attended a charity fashion show at M&Co in Nantwich, which raised more than £400 for charity Climb.

Models, including staff, customers and their families and friends from the local community, took a turn on the catwalk.

September 19, 2016
Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Nantwich Rotary raises £2,000 for sand dam in Kenya

Rotary Clubs across Nantwich and Cheshire have raised £15,000 towards a sand dam in a remote Kenyan village.

The dam is needed in Thavu, Eastern Kenya, to store water and help villagers survive.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

Nantwich Aqueduct project scoops top prize in Waterways Awards

The project to restore Nantwich’s historic aqueduct has scooped a national prize.

Conserve Nantwich Aqueduct project by Canal and Rivers Trust won the Restoration and Historic Environment Category at the Living Waterways Awards in Birmingham.

September 15, 2016
Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town Council donates police kit to target speeders

Nantwich Town councillors have donated equipment to local officers in a bid to target speeders in the town.

A Speed Indicator Device and a speed gun has been presented to Nantwich Police as part of the local Community Speed Watch scheme.

September 14, 2016