Human Interest

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
Police ‘lockdown’ Leighton Hospital amid false report of baby snatch

Police ‘lockdown’ Leighton Hospital amid false report of baby snatch

Leighton Hospital went into ‘lockdown’ today amid reports that a baby had been snatched from a ward.

According to eyewitnesses, police closed down the hospital to all traffic in and out after the report was made at around 2.50pm today (June 1).

June 1, 2016
The Cat FM launches community awards 2016

The Cat FM launches community awards 2016

Crewe and Nantwich radio station The Cat FM has re-launched its annual community awards for 2016.

The awards search for people who are dedicated to the community and helping others.

May 31, 2016
Ten football fans from Crewe & Nantwich banned from Euro 2016

Ten football fans from Crewe & Nantwich banned from Euro 2016

Ten football fans in Crewe and Nantwich area are among 40 in Cheshire to be banned from the Euro 2016 tournament.

The 40 residents are currently subject to football banning orders for previous offences.

May 29, 2016
Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

A recycling company in Nantwich has been fined after a young worker lost his arm when he was dragged into machinery.

An employee for Nick Brookes Recycling Limited was dragged into the unguarded conveyor in Wardle, resulting in his right arm having to be amputated up to his shoulder, Chester Crown Court was told.

May 26, 2016
Campaigners step up fight against plans for Nantwich Children’s Centre

Campaigners step up fight against plans for Nantwich Children’s Centre

Campaigners fighting to reverse plans for four Sure Start children’s centres in South Cheshire have vowed to continue their fight.

Protesters gathered outside a Cheshire East Council scrutiny committee calling for the council to stop the de-designation of Nantwich children’s centre on Dog Lane, and those in Knutsford, Sandbach and Broken Cross.

May 26, 2016
South Cheshire bus driver scoops £6.1 million Lotto jackpot

South Cheshire bus driver scoops £6.1 million Lotto jackpot

A South Cheshire bus driver could soon be making his final stop – after scooping a £6.1 million Lotto jackpot!

Grandad Kevin Jones, from Crewe, found out he’d won the National Lottery draw on May 18 during a rush-hour shift.

May 25, 2016
Doggy Day Out families gather in Nantwich for Elle’s Wishes

Doggy Day Out families gather in Nantwich for Elle’s Wishes

Hundreds of families gathered in Nantwich with their beloved pooches to enjoy the Doggy Day Out fundraising event.

Nantwich Marina hosted the event, organised by Redshift Radio, to help raise funds for Elle’s Wishes and Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA.

May 25, 2016
Nantwich schools and groups urged to tap into community champion

Nantwich schools and groups urged to tap into community champion

Nantwich schools, clubs and groups are being encouraged to tap into a supermarket’s community champion.

Rachel Lewis, based at Morrisons, has been helping scores of organisations through the company’s community scheme.

May 24, 2016