Human Interest

Saucy postcards artwork on sale at Nantwich auction

Saucy postcards artwork on sale at Nantwich auction

Saucy 1950s and 60s postcards could fetch hundreds of pounds when they are sold at a Nantwich auction.

The smutty vintage cards up for sale contain punchlines like “It’s time you bought me some new drawers Mr Smith” and “Would you like to come in and demonstrate your apparatus”.

June 16, 2016
Nantwich Food Festival food awards voting opens

Nantwich Food Festival food awards voting opens

Voting has opened for this year’s Nantwich Food Festival food awards.

The annual awards are a chance for the public to vote for their favourite local outlets that champion produce from Nantwich and the surrounding Cheshire area.

June 16, 2016
Rare ladybird spotted at Cheshire Wildlife Trust farm event

Rare ladybird spotted at Cheshire Wildlife Trust farm event

Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Open Farm event ended on a high note when a rare species of ladybird not seen for 100 years was discovered.

Hundreds of visitors were given a glimpse of life at the trust’s wildlife headquarters at Bickley Hall Farm near Malpas.

June 12, 2016
Self-defence scheme for youngsters launched in South Cheshire

Self-defence scheme for youngsters launched in South Cheshire

A national-self defence initiative for children has been launched across South Cheshire, reaching over 200 children.

The MANTIS (Manage Any Nasty Trouble in Society) programme prepares children to defend themselves in difficult situations to keep them safe from violence.

June 12, 2016
Water pipe burst on Middlewich Road hits thousands in Nantwich

Water pipe burst on Middlewich Road hits thousands in Nantwich

Thousands of people in Nantwich lost water supplies today after a major pipe burst flooded Middlewich Road and Barony Park.

The pipe burst happened at around 5am today (June 11), and Cheshire Police had to close the road between Barony Road and Sainsbury’s.

June 11, 2016
Artist from Nantwich gallery creates sculpture for Queen

Artist from Nantwich gallery creates sculpture for Queen

An artist who sells her work through a Nantwich gallery, has been commissioned to create a sculpture for the Queen.

Amanda Hughes-lubeck makes artwork for Bailey Fine Art in Nantwich.

June 9, 2016
College students win competition at Nantwich Film Festival

College students win competition at Nantwich Film Festival

College students are celebrating after winning a short film competition in the run-up to the Nantwich Film Festival.

The South Cheshire College trio created and filmed a short masterpiece called ‘The Journey Of A Heart’.

June 9, 2016
Council bosses bid to remove travellers from Barony Park in Nantwich

Council bosses bid to remove travellers from Barony Park in Nantwich

Council chiefs claim they are trying to reclaim Barony Park in Nantwich after travellers set up camp there almost a week ago.

Families with more than 20 caravans and vehicles arrived on the council-owned park last Friday (June 3).

June 9, 2016
Cyclist found collapsed on South Cheshire roundabout fights for life

Cyclist found collapsed on South Cheshire roundabout fights for life

A cyclist found collapsed next to his bike on Crewe Green roundabout, is in a critical condition, police say.

Officers want help to identify the mystery victim who is currently being treated at Leighton Hospital.

June 8, 2016
Police and agencies target Cheshire gangs who exploit workers

Police and agencies target Cheshire gangs who exploit workers

Police visited scores of businesses in a week-long campaign to root out gangs exploiting workers in South Cheshire.

Officers joined forces with other agencies to visit premises around the county.

June 7, 2016
Floristry students from Nantwich star at Chelsea Flower Show

Floristry students from Nantwich star at Chelsea Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students proved they are among the nation’s best by taking two awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Reaseheath College’s diploma in floristry students were runner-up for the second consecutive year in the show’s College of the Year class.

June 5, 2016
Cyclists set for Nantwich Wingate Centre 5 Nations Challenge

Cyclists set for Nantwich Wingate Centre 5 Nations Challenge

Six Nantwich cyclists are to pedal more than 520 miles across five countries in just 48 hours – in aid of The Wingate Centre at Wrenbury.

The novice cyclists will tackle The Wingate Centre 5 Nations Cycle Challenge later this month.

June 3, 2016
Nantwich Show organisers win Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Nantwich Show organisers win Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The organisers of Nantwich Show have been honoured by Royalty with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2016.

Nantwich Agricultural Society Ltd, a voluntary group from Nantwich, organise the annual Nantwich Show and the International Cheese Awards at Dorfold Park.

June 2, 2016