Human Interest

Barnardo’s appeal for volunteers at Nantwich store

Barnardo’s appeal for volunteers at Nantwich store

Children’s charity Barnardo’s is appealing for volunteers to help at one of its two charity shops in Nantwich.

The shop, on Beechwood Close, Stapeley, is looking for volunteers to commit to a minimum of four hours a week.

September 1, 2015
David Hinde, winner of 2015 town crier competition

Town criers in fine voice in Nantwich during annual contest

Town criers from around the UK were in fine voice in Nantwich at the annual Town Crier Championships.

Eleven town criers in all competed as crowds gathered to watch them perform in Nantwich town square.

August 31, 2015
Nantwich South bypass is option, says Cheshire East leader

Nantwich South bypass is option, says Cheshire East leader

By Kirsty Rollings
A Nantwich South bypass could become a reality to boost transport links in South Cheshire, admits Cheshire East Leader Cllr Michael Jones.

The bypass is one of a number of ideas council chiefs are now considering to boost infrastructure when the HS2 rail line opens in 2027.

August 28, 2015
Denise Courcoux is new Nantwich Museum manager

Denise Courcoux is new Nantwich Museum manager

Denise Courcoux is the new manager of Nantwich Museum, providing temporary cover for Kate Dobson during maternity leave.

Denise recently graduated with merit in a Master of Arts in Art Gallery & Museum Studies from the University of Manchester.

August 27, 2015
Nantwich Aqueduct major revamp starts on September 14

Nantwich Aqueduct major revamp starts on September 14

Work to repair and restore Grade ll listed Nantwich Aqueduct will begin on September 14.

The £200,000 restoration project, which will take eight weeks, is being paid for mostly by public donations of £135,000 to the Canal and River Trust.

August 26, 2015
Nantwich woman, 32, guilty of £4,000 benefits fraud

Nantwich woman, 32, guilty of £4,000 benefits fraud

A Nantwich woman has been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work after fraudulently claiming benefits.

Elaine Dawson, of Cronkinson Oak, appeared before South and East Cheshire Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to two charges.

August 25, 2015
64 volunteers trained ahead of Nantwich Food Festival

64 volunteers trained ahead of Nantwich Food Festival

Scores of Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are in full training ahead of one the biggest weekends for the town.

Sixty-four enthusiastic volunteers met up at the Olive Tree in Nantwich to brush up on their skills.

August 24, 2015
81% of Malbank School students bag GCSE English C or above

81% of Malbank School students bag GCSE English C or above

Delighted students and parents at Malbank School in Nantwich are sporting big smiles after more great GCSE results.

81% of all year 11 students gained a C or above in English – significantly above national results.

August 21, 2015
Brine Leas students in Nantwich hit heights in GCSE pass rates

Brine Leas students in Nantwich hit heights in GCSE pass rates

An impressive 80% of Brine Leas School students achieved 5 A* to C grades in their GCSEs – 74% including English and Maths.

And the number achieving the English Baccalaureate weighed in at an impressive 33%.

August 21, 2015
Canadian star lined up for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Canadian star lined up for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Organisers of the 8th Words & Music Festival in Nantwich have lured Canadian folk singer Frazey Ford to perform live.

Frazey, who also reads poetry, will be travelling more than 4,500 miles from Vancouver for the festival in October.

August 20, 2015
Nantwich trained gardener wins silver at WorldSkills final

Nantwich trained gardener wins silver at WorldSkills final

A talented Reaseheath College landscape gardener proved he is among the world’s best by taking silver at the WorldSkills finals in Brazil.

Matt Beesley and fellow team member Jonathan Gill achieved Britain’s first ever medal in landscape gardening at the global Olympics-style final in Sao Paulo.

August 20, 2015
Nantwich man on Queen Mary 2 cruise shocked by crew death

Nantwich man on Queen Mary 2 cruise shocked by crew death

A Nantwich man on the Queen Mary 2 cruise to America said the death of a crew member overboard has cast a shadow over the trip.

Arthur Moran was on board the luxury Cunard liner when the 26-year-old crew member, who has not been named, went missing.

August 19, 2015
Plan to bulldoze historic Barony Hospital for new flats

Plan to bulldoze historic Barony Hospital for new flats

Developers want to knock a historic Nantwich building down which was once part of Barony Hospital, and replace it with 24 apartments.

Daniel Epstein, of EPRA Fabrics Limited, wants to demolish the former school and children’s home and build two new apartment blocks on Barony Court.

August 18, 2015