Human Interest

Kieran treated on pitch after breaking neck

Paralysed Nantwich rugby player given “hope” by spinal cord treatment

A Nantwich rugby player paralysed after a freak injury during a match, says a medical breakthrough on treating spinal injuries has given him new hope.

Kieran Flynn said it was “amazing” to read how medical scientists had managed to help Daren Fidyka walk again despite suffering a completely severed spinal cord.

October 22, 2014
Nantwich photographers can feature town in HF Holidays calendar

Nantwich photographers can feature town in HF Holidays calendar

Amateur photographers in Nantwich have the chance to feature their home town in a UK holiday calendar.

Snappers can enter pictures for a chance to feature in a 2016 calendar compiled by outdoor and walker holiday specialists, HF Holidays.

October 20, 2014
New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

New laws will clamp down on owners of dangerous dogs in Nantwich

Tough new laws are to be imposed in Nantwich to help prevent violent dog attacks.

Cheshire East Council is to use new legal powers available to police and local councils from today (October 20).

October 20, 2014
Hit movie “Northern Soul” to get exclusive airing in Nantwich

Hit movie “Northern Soul” to get exclusive airing in Nantwich

The hit British film “Northern Soul” starring Lisa Stansfield, Steve Coogan and Riki Tomlinson is to get an exclusive airing in Nantwich.

Interest in the movie has been huge, including reports on The One Show, BBC Breakfast, BBC News and Granada Reports.

October 16, 2014
Anger over new Barratt Homes site impact on Nantwich Riverside Loop

Anger over new Barratt Homes site impact on Nantwich Riverside Loop

Walkers have criticised a homes developer for encroaching on to the popular Nantwich Riverside Loop walk.

Barratt Homes are already laying out their site at the Malbank Waters development on land off Queens Drive, Nantwich.

October 16, 2014
Nantwich woman’s fight to raise awareness of cancer that killed mum

Nantwich woman’s fight to raise awareness of cancer that killed mum

A young Nantwich woman is waging a one-person campaign to raise awareness of the cancer that killed her mum.

Rachel Joinson, 23, has launched a Facebook page and aims to run a support group to help people who went through the pain she experienced.

October 16, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Reaseheath College Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Reaseheath College Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of families got to the core of fruit growing at Reaseheath College’s popular apple festival in Nantwich.

The fruity festival, held at the college off Main Road, Worleston, is part of a national celebration of the English apple.

October 15, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall dumped as election night count centre

Nantwich Civic Hall dumped as election night count centre

Nantwich Civic Hall is being ditched as the venue for the General Election count in 2015 – because it is too small!

The Market Street venue was taken over by Nantwich Town Council from Cheshire East, and as part of the deal was asked to keep it free on May 7-9.

October 15, 2014
Nantwich Aqueduct to undergo £200,000 overhaul

Nantwich Aqueduct to undergo £200,000 overhaul

Nantwich Aqueduct is set to undergo a £200,000 overhaul after councillors agreed to part-fund the project.

A £20,000 contribution by Nantwich Town Council will mean the Canals and Rivers Trust could start the work as early as March 2015.

October 13, 2014
Picture special: Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2014

Picture special: Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2014

Photographers have been busy capturing the stunning array of acts performing in the Nantwich Words and Music Festival.

And we’ve teamed up with them to bring you this amazing gallery of images to remember the week by.

October 13, 2014
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson praises Reaseheath College graduates

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson praises Reaseheath College graduates

Graduates from Reaseheath College were congratulated by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson at a ceremony in Nantwich.

The Paralympian gold medal winner, who studied Politics and now has a seat in the House of Lords, said education was vital and led to wider choices.

October 9, 2014
Two Nantwich teenagers reach Open Mic UK area final

Two Nantwich teenagers reach Open Mic UK area final

Two young Nantwich musicians have made it through to the area finals of the Open Mic UK competition.

Talented teenagers Callum Wright and Josh Whittaker have wowed judges in each stage of the contest so far.

October 8, 2014
250 primary pupils enjoy Brine Leas Activity Day in Nantwich

250 primary pupils enjoy Brine Leas Activity Day in Nantwich

Hundreds of youngsters from around Nantwich descended on Brine Leas Academy to enjoy the school’s annual Activity Day.

The event is designed to give year 5 and 6 pupils a taste of life in high school once they leave primary.

October 6, 2014