Human Interest

Holocaust survivor tells story to Crewe and Nantwich students

Holocaust survivor tells story to Crewe and Nantwich students

A Holocaust survivor shared his life experiences and recollections of World War II with Crewe and Nantwich students.

John Dobai spoke to students and staff at South Cheshire College about his family’s fight for survival during the 1940s.

March 26, 2015
More than 400 Cheshire suspects screened in Operation Shield

More than 400 Cheshire suspects screened in Operation Shield

More than 400 suspects across Cheshire have been screened in custody as part of Operation Shield.

A total of 433 people, who have passed through Cheshire Police’s three custody suites, have been screened as part of the forensic property marking initiative.

March 26, 2015
Highways bosses “sorry” over Nantwich roadworks traffic chaos

Highways bosses “sorry” over Nantwich roadworks traffic chaos

Highways chiefs said “sorry” to hundreds of drivers who were caught up in the traffic problems plaguing Nantwich this week.

Traffic flows in the town are expected to return to normal after a series of emergencies caused delays, Cheshire East Council said.

March 25, 2015
Whale rescued at Reaseheath College in Nantwich!

Whale rescued at Reaseheath College in Nantwich!

A beached whale and several dolphins and seals were rescued from the front lawn at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The simulated emergency was staged to help 37 animal management students gain an internationally recognised qualification in wildlife rescue.

March 25, 2015
Anger as 15 sets of roadworks cause Nantwich traffic problems

Anger as 15 sets of roadworks cause Nantwich traffic problems

Hundreds of drivers have been caught up in roadworks hell around Nantwich this week, with a staggering 15 different sets of works taking place.

Residents today demanded action on why so many works have been planned at the same time.

March 24, 2015
Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Staff at Nantwich’s Oxfam shop were stunned to receive a large donation of Terry Pratchett books – on the day the famous author died.

Store manager Val Richards was sorting through the new collection when news came through of Pratchett’s death.

March 24, 2015
Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser

Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held in memory of a young Wistaston woman who died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SADS).

‘The Grand Day Out’ is being staged to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) after the death of Ceri Palmer Howells (pictured).

March 24, 2015
Feature: Cheshire East ‘Fairerpower’ scheme – winner or election gimmick?

Feature: Cheshire East ‘Fairerpower’ scheme – winner or election gimmick?

By Sara Royle
It’s been a big week for Michael Jones, Conservative leader of Cheshire East Council.

His party has just announced their pre-election Budget, promising personal allowance increases and help-to-buy ISAs.

March 23, 2015
Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Recorded rape cases against adults and children in Cheshire has risen to almost 300 a year, latest statistics show.

There were 175 recorded rape offences against adults in the county in 2013-14, according to the Rape Monitoring Group.

March 23, 2015
More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

Many more people caught the eclipse event in South Cheshire, with these just a selection of pictures.

The partial eclipse, about 90% covering the sun, was at its height at around 9.30am yesterday (March 20).

March 21, 2015
Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Thousands of people downed tools across South Cheshire to catch glimpse of the solar eclipse today.

But this hang-glider had the best view in the skies above Nantwich, as this amazing picture shows.

March 20, 2015
Nantwich town centre set for £1 million facelift

Nantwich town centre set for £1 million facelift

Nantwich town centre is to benefit from a £1 million facelift, Cheshire East Council has announced today.

Money under the council’s Public Realm initiative will be used for new paving and drainage to enhance the town’s pedestrianised areas.

March 19, 2015
Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

A Nantwich school is showing education has no boundaries – by planning to stream the solar eclipse live to students and staff!

Technicians at Brine Leas Academy on Audlem Road is to stream the eclipse live on its Youtube Channel, and students in class can also see the recording later in the day.

March 19, 2015