Human Interest

Wrenbury mum battles to afford son’s life-changing operation

Wrenbury mum battles to afford son’s life-changing operation

A Nantwich woman is battling to provide her young son a life-changing operation so he can fulfil his dream of playing football.

Charlene Harris’s nine-year-old son Zac has Cerebral Palsy and walking is a real struggle.

August 11, 2016
Nantwich and Wistaston men among 11 arrested in drugs operation

Nantwich and Wistaston men among 11 arrested in drugs operation

Men from Nantwich and Wistaston were among 11 people arrested today as part of police drugs crackdown, Operation Impact.

Nine warrants were executed at addresses across South Cheshire – including Millstone Lane in Nantwich and Crewe Road in Wistaston.

August 10, 2016
Nantwich Food Festival attracts more than 200 exhibitors

Nantwich Food Festival attracts more than 200 exhibitors

Nantwich Food Festival has attracted more than 200 exhibitors and stallholders for next month’s event.

The annual food spectacular, based in the town centre, is expected to attract around 40,000 visitors.

August 9, 2016
Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

A man has been pulled from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews.

The incident happened by the bridge where Welsh Row meets Waterlode at around 7am today (August 6).

August 6, 2016
South Cheshire College restaurant celebrates AA Rosette

South Cheshire College restaurant celebrates AA Rosette

Staff and students at South Cheshire College’s Academy restaurant and deli have scooped an AA Rosette award.

The venue has been awarded a highly commended AA College Rosette and named a Centre of Excellence for Service.

August 4, 2016
Gas leak scare for the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

Gas leak scare for the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

A gas leak scare forced staff to evacuate the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich.

Fire crews were called out after reports a cylinder was giving off carbon dioxide in the basement of the well-known restaurant and bar in Welsh Row.

August 4, 2016
Tribal art sale in Nantwich attracts global buyers

Tribal art sale in Nantwich attracts global buyers

Tribal art auctions in Nantwich are attracting buyers from around the globe.

And Peter Wilson auctioneer Chris Large believes a huge single owner collection being sold is putting Nantwich on the map.

August 3, 2016
Nantwich Besieged exhibition proves hit for town visitors

Nantwich Besieged exhibition proves hit for town visitors

The new “Nantwich Besieged” exhibition at Nantwich Museum is proving a popular attraction for visitors.

The exhibition recalls the impact of the English Civil War in the locality.

August 2, 2016
Nantwich girl braves the shave to raise money for cancer

Nantwich girl braves the shave to raise money for cancer

A young Nantwich girl has had her lovely locks shaved off to help raise money for Cancer sufferers.

Big-hearted Chloe Marvell’s decision to ‘brave the shave’ has netted almost £600 for Macmillan Cancer Support so far.

August 1, 2016
AJ and Chloe dancing

Young dancers from Nantwich to star on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

Two award-winning young dancers from Nantwich area will be joining the new series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

British and European Youth Latin and Ballroom Champions AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt will be the youngest ever professional dancers to appear on the show.

July 30, 2016
Police appeal for dashcam footage after Nantwich jewellery raid

Police appeal for dashcam footage after Nantwich jewellery raid

Police probing a jewellery shop raid in Nantwich are appealing to motorists for dashcam footage.

Offenders wearing balaclavas forced a hole in the window of Moody’s jewellery shop on Pillory Street in Nantwich and stole a number of watches.

July 28, 2016
International Cheese winners at Nantwich Show

International Cheese winners at Nantwich Show

The International Cheese Awards at Nantwich proved another massive success and the largest of its kind in the world.

More than 200 judges spent their time judging an astonishing total of 5,000 entries from across the globe.

July 28, 2016
Almost all Nantwich bus services restored after collapse of GHA Coaches

Almost all Nantwich bus services restored after collapse of GHA Coaches

Bus services in Nantwich and Crewe are almost back to normal two weeks after the collapse of one of Cheshire East’s biggest operators, GHA Coaches.

The company ceased operating on July 13, leaving Cheshire East Council’s transport management company TSS to deal with a major challenge.

July 26, 2016