Human Interest

Young Nantwich Seals volunteer scoops Everybody award

Young Nantwich Seals volunteer scoops Everybody award

A member of Nantwich Seals swimming club has been named Young Volunteer of the Year at the Everybody Awards.

Becky Emeny won the category at an awards ceremony held at Wrenbury Hall, near Nantwich.

October 16, 2015
Aston teenager inspires Nantwich bid for town centre defibrillators

Aston teenager inspires Nantwich bid for town centre defibrillators

A young fund-raiser from Brine Leas has inspired Nantwich town councillors to bid for life-saving defibrillators in public places.

Harrison Lunt (pictured) and his mum Berny spoke to councillors about their application for British Heart Foundation funding for a public defibrillator.

October 13, 2015
Nantwich pub Red Lion could be demolished for housing

Nantwich pub Red Lion could be demolished for housing

A Nantwich pub and hotel could be demolished to make way for more housing, it has emerged.

Plans have been submitted to knock down The Red Lion Hotel on Barony Road to make way for 21 new properties.

October 12, 2015
Snugburys launches new Cinderella ice cream for Lyceum panto

Snugburys launches new Cinderella ice cream for Lyceum panto

Nantwich ice cream firm Snugburys has launched a festive Cinderella-themed ice cream for audiences at Crewe Lyceum during panto season.

The ‘Perfect Princess’ white chocolate ice cream will be available at Crewe Lyceum during the run of Cinderella, starring Gareth Gates, between December 12 and January 3.

October 12, 2015
Complaints against Cheshire Police rise for fourth year running

Complaints against Cheshire Police rise for fourth year running

Complaints against Cheshire Police have risen for the fourth year in a row.

There was a small rise in the number of complaints against the force in 2014-15 on the previous year, according to the latest report by Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)

October 8, 2015
Nantwich Family Films @4 runner-up in National Film Society awards

Nantwich Family Films @4 runner-up in National Film Society awards

Nantwich Family Films @ 4 has been named runner-up in the “community” category at the National Film Society Awards 2015.

The film project was awarded a distinction for its work in engaging the local community, and working with a local primary school where pupils made their own short films.

October 8, 2015
Log burner sparks fire drama at The Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

Log burner sparks fire drama at The Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

A busy restaurant and bar in Nantwich had to be evacuated after the log burner filled the building with smoke!

The incident happened at The Cheshire Cat on Welsh Row while dozens of people were dining.

October 7, 2015
Revellers in Nantwich suffer suspected ‘spiked’ drinks, police warn

Revellers in Nantwich suffer suspected ‘spiked’ drinks, police warn

Revellers in Nantwich are being warned after a spate of spiked drinks incidents in the town centre.

People in pubs and clubs in Nantwich have made several reports of drinks being tampered with, say Nantwich officers.

October 7, 2015
Nantwich youngsters help town’s declining hedgehogs

Nantwich youngsters help town’s declining hedgehogs

Youngsters in Nantwich are teaming up to help save the town’s declining hedgehog population.

Pupils at Highfields Community Primary School are doing their bit to reverse the decline.

October 7, 2015
Reaseheath College graduates celebrate at Nantwich ceremony

Reaseheath College graduates celebrate at Nantwich ceremony

New graduates from Reaseheath College have been celebrating at the Faculty of Higher Education (HE) graduation ceremony in Nantwich.

The ceremony, at St Mary’s Church, celebrated the success of 116 graduates who successfully completed degrees validated by Harper Adams University.

October 6, 2015
Nantwich poet inspires students ahead of Words & Music Festival

Nantwich poet inspires students ahead of Words & Music Festival

Imaginative English students were inspired to write after receiving top poetry tips from a Nantwich poet.

Nantwich Words & Music Festival volunteer Helen Kay visited the A-Level group at South Cheshire College to raise the profile of the festival’s poetry competition among young people.

October 2, 2015
Nantwich teenager to be guest performer at Open Mic UK final

Nantwich teenager to be guest performer at Open Mic UK final

A 15-year-old Nantwich student who competed in the final of Open Mic UK, is returning to the competition – as a guest performer!

Josh Whittaker impressed judges so much last year he has been invited back to be their Guest Act at the 2015 regional final.

October 1, 2015
Spray painted rat picture by Banksy sells for £22,000 in Nantwich

Spray painted rat picture by Banksy sells for £22,000 in Nantwich

A spray-painted picture of a rat has sold for £22,000 at a Nantwich auction – because it was done by Banksy!

A Cheshire art lover showed perseverance does pay after he persuaded street artist Banksy to give him a piece of his work.

September 30, 2015