Human Interest

Nantwich Police enter into Halloween spirit as anti-social incidents fall

Nantwich Police enter into Halloween spirit as anti-social incidents fall

Nantwich police officers entered into the Halloween ‘spirit’ – and helped keep anti-social incidents down.

Officers said they enjoyed a busy Halloween night in the town last night, but mainly for the right reasons.

November 1, 2016
Man rescued from Nantwich River Weaver banks by fire crews

Man rescued from Nantwich River Weaver banks by fire crews

A man had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck on the banks of the River Weaver by Welsh Row in Nantwich.

The incident happened at about 1.30am today (October 29).

October 29, 2016
Wainhomes loses appeal over 104 houses plan in Stapeley

Wainhomes loses appeal over 104 houses plan in Stapeley

Housing developer Wainhomes has lost an appeal to build 104 homes on green land off Audlem Road in Nantwich.

The developer, who already have permission for around 40 houses on a field behind Brine Leas School, had the initial larger proposal rejected by Cheshire East Council in November last year.

October 28, 2016
Malbank School students help National Memorial Arboretum record bid

Malbank School students help National Memorial Arboretum record bid

Malbank School and Sixth Form in Nantwich is helping the National Memorial Arboretum in its bid to break a world record.

The Arboretum wants to achieve a Guinness World Record this Christmas by obtaining the highest number of signatures on a greetings card.

October 26, 2016
Crime gang that flooded South Cheshire with drugs, jailed for 19 years

Crime gang that flooded South Cheshire with drugs, jailed for 19 years

An organised crime gang responsible for the large scale supply of Class A drugs in South Cheshire, has been jailed for 19 years.

David Probin, 28, Christopher Flowers, 28, James Entwistle, 26, Shannon O’Neill, 20, Joseph Cottle, 21, and Bernard Dutton, 55, were jailed after being charged with conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs.

October 25, 2016
Nantwich Words & Music Festival organisers hail event massive success

Nantwich Words & Music Festival organisers hail event massive success

Organisers of the 9th Words & Music Festival in Nantwich have hailed the six-day event a huge success.

Around 2,000 tickets were sold across the week of live music and poetry.

October 20, 2016
Nantwich Museum issues appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum issues appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum has issued an appeal for more volunteers to help run the facility.

More than 50 volunteers currently help with all aspects of the museum’s activities.

October 17, 2016
Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor pool to close for five weeks

Nantwich indoor swimming pool is set to close for five weeks to undergo essential repairs.

The pool, which has attracted more than 100,000 visits since May 2016, is to undergo a significant refurbishment to improve its condition.

October 16, 2016
Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Grants offered to Nantwich groups promoting walking and cycling

Communities in Nantwich and Crewe are being invited to apply for grants aimed at promoting walking and cycling.

Town and parish councils, charities and voluntary organisations can apply to Cheshire East Council for up to £9,999 in funding.

October 15, 2016
Nantwich councillors to lobby Cheshire East for ‘free parking’

Nantwich councillors to lobby Cheshire East for ‘free parking’

Nantwich Town councillors are to pressure Cheshire East to extend ‘free parking’ periods in the town centre.

The calls come as figures showed Cheshire East cashed in £684,000 from Nantwich car parks in 2015-16.

October 13, 2016
9th Nantwich Words and Music Festival underway

9th Nantwich Words and Music Festival underway

The 9th annual ‘Words & Music Festival’ which opened this week at Residence in Nantwich, is proving another massive hit.

The six-day festival was opened by Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin and organiser Nigel Stonier.

October 12, 2016
Nantwich officer pushed stranded pensioner’s scooter a mile home

Nantwich officer pushed stranded pensioner’s scooter a mile home

A big-hearted Nantwich police officer showed true community spirit – by pushing a broken down mobility scooter a mile home in the rain.

PC Marc Harley came across the stranded scooter owner in Nantwich just as the heavens opened.

October 11, 2016
New fly-tipping squad to tackle Crewe and Nantwich litter louts

New fly-tipping squad to tackle Crewe and Nantwich litter louts

A new team of officers recruited to tackle fly-tippers across Crewe and Nantwich, have issued 232 fixed penalty notices.

The private contractors, who started last week, aim to reduce fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling in the borough over the next 12 months.

October 10, 2016