Human Interest

Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

A charity offering South Cheshire children pre-loved football boots has kicked off a new season with one of the area’s biggest clubs.

Nantwich Town FC is onboard with the football boot initiative run by Motherwell Cheshire as part of its commitment to helping parents cut costs while saving wearable items from going to landfill.

August 24, 2024
Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital bosses are urging dog owners to sign up for a scheme that allows therapy pets to visit its patients.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust wants to encourage more people to become a volunteer and bring their amazing animals to Leighton Hospital.

August 24, 2024
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is trialling new complementary therapy for end-of-life patients thanks to funding in memory of a Nantwich man.

Therapy aims to provide comfort and to help patients feel calm in their final weeks.

August 22, 2024
Brine Leas and Malbank hail “outstanding” GCSE results

Brine Leas and Malbank hail “outstanding” GCSE results

Headteachers at Brine Leas and Malbank schools in Nantwich today hailed “outstanding” GCSE results.

Both schools achieved top results and said they were “proud” of their year 11 students.

August 22, 2024
Nantwich first responder stopped by NWAS from using blue lights

Nantwich first responder stopped by NWAS from using blue lights

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Ambulance chiefs have stopped an experienced volunteer life-saving medic in Nantwich from driving to emergencies on blue lights, sparking fears the time delay could cost lives.

Gavin Palin has been with the ambulance service in Nantwich for 23 years and has responded to life-threatening calls, such as cardiac arrests, on blue lights in the area for the past two decades.

August 21, 2024
Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich scoops two awards

Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich scoops two awards

Nantwich based Fox Dance Academy has been awarded “Best Overall Dance School” at the National Dance Business Conference.

Judges highlighted the school’s commitment to nurturing talent, promoting creativity, delivering performances and creating a family environment for students.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich transport firm hopes to provide rural bus service

Nantwich transport firm hopes to provide rural bus service

A local transport firm is hoping to step in and provide a rural bus service to Nantwich villages after D&G decided to axe key routes.

Hit The Road Travel are exploring a new two-hourly circular route connecting Nantwich to Barbridge, Bunbury, Ravensmoor, Wrenbury and Aston.

August 20, 2024
Nantwich man to tackle first marathon in aid of PAPYRUS

Nantwich man to tackle first marathon in aid of PAPYRUS

A retired teacher from Nantwich is to tackle his first marathon in aid of the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

Mark Woodward, 72, is currently in training for the Chester Marathon which takes place on October 6, aiming to raise funds to help save young lives.

August 20, 2024
Sustainable Nantwich to hear local farm’s biodigestion scheme

Sustainable Nantwich to hear local farm’s biodigestion scheme

A farm worker will be guest at a Sustainable Nantwich event this week to outline their renewable energy operation.

Hannah Thommason, from Aston Lower Hall Farm, on Dairy Lane in Aston Juxtra Mondrum, will be appearing at The Leopard’s “The Post Room” to give a talk at 7pm this Wednesday.

August 20, 2024
CEC to hold Government talks over proposed devolution deal

CEC to hold Government talks over proposed devolution deal

Cheshire East Council could have more decision-making powers sooner than anticipated as bosses are set for talks with the new Government over a devolution deal.

It could see the Government devolving new powers to the cash-strapped authority on transport, skills, housing, planning and employment.

August 20, 2024
Charity tractor run in Nantwich raises cash for hospital charity

Charity tractor run in Nantwich raises cash for hospital charity

The fifth Nantwich Agricultural Society “Charity Vintage & Classic Tractor Road Run” has helped raise vital funds for charity.

The 35-mile charity run was held yesterday (August 18) in aid of the Leighton Hospital Breast Care Unit.

August 19, 2024
80,000 pensioners in Cheshire East to lose winter fuel payment

80,000 pensioners in Cheshire East to lose winter fuel payment

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 80,000 pensioners in Cheshire East are to lose their winter fuel allowance under the Labour government’s plans, the Conservatives have claimed.

The government announced from this year that only those in receipt of pension credit or other means-tested benefits will get the annual payments, worth between £100 and £300.

August 17, 2024
From pub to parlour – Nantwich inn converted by funeral directors

From pub to parlour – Nantwich inn converted by funeral directors

Work to convert a well known Nantwich pub into a funeral parlour has been completed.

The former Rifleman pub on James Hall Street has been transformed over the past 14 months into a new home for Gavin Palin Funeral Directors.

August 17, 2024