Human Interest

Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Talented Brine Leas School students were a stage hit with their latest production of Fame.

The week-long series of shows were staged after six months of rehearsals.

March 11, 2016
New Nantwich history booklets launched at museum

New Nantwich history booklets launched at museum

A new series of booklets on the local history of Nantwich have been launched at Nantwich Museum.

The booklets were unveiled at the start of a series of Spring Talks: “Nantwich – the History of a Cheshire Town” by Jane Stephenson.

March 11, 2016
Cheshire Police admits blunder over 1,600 “wrong” parking tickets

Cheshire Police admits blunder over 1,600 “wrong” parking tickets

Cheshire Police issued 1,600 parking fines when it didn’t have the power to do so, it has emerged.

The errant Fixed Penalty Notices were issued by PCSOs who did not have authority in their contracts to impose them.

March 10, 2016
Operation Crossbow targets criminals on Cheshire roads

Operation Crossbow targets criminals on Cheshire roads

Police ran Operation Crossbow today to catch criminals crossing Cheshire’s borders.

Officers from four forces took part in the crackdown, designed to disrupt the criminal network using key routes in the county.

March 9, 2016
Councillor blasts Wain Homes for “back door” Nantwich housing plans

Councillor blasts Wain Homes for “back door” Nantwich housing plans

A councillor has accused developers Wain Homes of trying to pass plans for 104 houses in Nantwich “by the back door”.

Cllr Peter Groves hit out after it emerged the developer has submitted a second bid to build homes on land off Audlem Road at the rear of Brine Leas School.

March 8, 2016
Family tribute to George Heath, 20, who died in A49 Tarporley accident

Family tribute to George Heath, 20, who died in A49 Tarporley accident

The heartbroken family of Tarporley student George Heath have paid him a fitting tribute after his tragic death on the A49.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the accident involving the former Tarporley High School pupil and an HGV lorry.

March 7, 2016
MP joins Nantwich Litter Group ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign

MP joins Nantwich Litter Group ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign

Nantwich Litter Group’s latest recruit Edward Timpson pitched in as volunteers blitzed the town’s streets.

The Crewe & Nantwich MP donned his hi-vis vest and grabbed a bin liner to join other hardy team members for the latest clean.

March 7, 2016
Nantwich councillor’s birthday raises £3,000 for local causes

Nantwich councillor’s birthday raises £3,000 for local causes

A Nantwich councillor’s birthday bash raised a staggering £3,000 for local causes.

Councillor Arthur Moran welcomed 270 guests to the Nantwich Civic Hall for a night of dance with Todd Miller and The Joe Loss Orchestra.

March 5, 2016
£9,000 of illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized in South Cheshire raids

£9,000 of illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized in South Cheshire raids

Cigarettes and tobacco worth more than £9,000 have been seized in raids by trading standards officers in South Cheshire.

More than 20,000 cigarettes and 5kg of rolling tobacco were uncovered during raids on seven properties in Crewe.

March 4, 2016
Police Commissioner John Dwyer praises Nantwich Litter Group

Police Commissioner John Dwyer praises Nantwich Litter Group

Nantwich Litter Group had a new volunteer when they were joined by Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer.

Mr Dwyer joined the team of volunteers at Barony Park in Nantwich, following concerns raised by residents about the volume of litter in the town’s parks and surrounding areas.

March 3, 2016
F1 racing driver Susie Wolff to guest at Crewe UTC open evening

F1 racing driver Susie Wolff to guest at Crewe UTC open evening

British racing driver Susie Wolff will be visiting Crewe Engineering and Design University Technical College for an open evening.

Wolff is an acclaimed British racing driver and the only female to drive on a Formula One weekend in the last two decades.

March 3, 2016
Nantwich Mayor launches “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich Mayor launches “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin has launched the Salt of the Earth awards in the town, following on from last year’s success.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that make a real difference to the Nantwich community.

March 1, 2016
Nantwich Rotary donates more than £4,000 from Christmas sleigh

Nantwich Rotary donates more than £4,000 from Christmas sleigh

The traditional Nantwich Rotary Christmas Sleigh with Santa aboard helped to raise more than £4,000.

And a cheque for £700 of that has just been donated to Nantwich Museum by Rotary Club of Nantwich President, Rod Stokes.

March 1, 2016