Human Interest

Nantwich Lake Wildlife conservation group launches clean-up

Nantwich Lake Wildlife conservation group launches clean-up

Hardy members of a new conservation group gathered for a Nantwich Lake big clean-up.

People leading the new Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation Group braved the wind and rain to carry out their first big initiative.

June 4, 2015
Catch22 seeks new ways to tackle teenage pregnancy in South Cheshire

Catch22 seeks new ways to tackle teenage pregnancy in South Cheshire

By Sara Royle
Blink and you’d almost certainly miss the Catch22 building in Crewe.

But for the newly launched Cheshire East Sexual Health Service, this hegemonic exterior might actually be a blessing in disguise.

June 2, 2015
Blue Badge plan unveiled for all 85-year-olds in Nantwich

Blue Badge plan unveiled for all 85-year-olds in Nantwich

All pensioners aged 85 or over in Nantwich could automatically be enrolled on the Blue Badge disabled persons’ parking scheme.

The new policy, revealed by Cheshire East Council, is being considered as they lobby ministers to amend current legislation.

May 30, 2015
Anger as Nantwich Town scrap community football due to “intimidating” Travellers

Anger as Nantwich Town scrap community football due to “intimidating” Travellers

Nantwich Town has been forced to cancel community football sessions, blaming “intimidating” Travellers who set up camp on land next to the Weaver Stadium.

Club chiefs say the behaviour of teenagers among the Traveller families forced them to abandon sessions on Thursday and cancel the weekend session.

May 29, 2015
Youth Cafe plan for Nantwich gathers pace, say campaigners

Youth Cafe plan for Nantwich gathers pace, say campaigners

Campaigners fighting a Youth Cafe for teenagers in Nantwich believe plans are gathering pace.

The group, led by Nantwich mum Helen Chesters, staged a public meeting at The Gables in Nantwich to hear people’s ideas.

May 27, 2015
Nantwich student wins three prizes at national make-up awards

Nantwich student wins three prizes at national make-up awards

A talented mature student from Nantwich is made up after a stunning debut performance at the national Make-Up Artistry (MUA) Awards.

Sarah Dunn, who studies at South Cheshire College, scooped three separate prizes at the showcase event which brought together the best student artists in the country.

May 27, 2015
Weaver Wander classic car rally wows Nantwich crowds

Weaver Wander classic car rally wows Nantwich crowds

Scores of classic cars enjoyed the summer weather around Nantwich today as the Weaver Wander Rally took place.

Members of the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver helped organise the event enjoyed by hundreds in the town.

May 23, 2015
Residents meet Severn Trent to discuss Nantwich project delay

Residents meet Severn Trent to discuss Nantwich project delay

By Kirsty Rollings
Residents in Nantwich met with Severn Trent Water to discuss the four-month delay to a pipe project under the River Weaver.

The £3.5 million project aims to make the water supply more secure, by installing a pipe that goes under the river, allowing Severn Trent quicker access if needed for repair.

May 22, 2015
Redshift Radio 60-hour broadcast to raise MRI scanner funds

Redshift Radio 60-hour broadcast to raise MRI scanner funds

Crewe & Nantwich-based RedShift Radio is launching a monster 60-hour broadcast to raise money for the MRI scanner appeal.

The broadcast will take place from 10am today (May 22) to 10pm on Sunday May 24.

May 22, 2015
Brine Leas School considers Multi-Academy Trust conversion

Brine Leas School considers Multi-Academy Trust conversion

A Nantwich school is planning to convert to a Multi-Academy Trust – with the chance that other schools could join.

Brine Leas School, on Audlem Road, has told all parents of the proposal which is now out to consultation.

May 20, 2015
Nantwich student Harrison Lunt’s defib campaign earns £2k boost

Nantwich student Harrison Lunt’s defib campaign earns £2k boost

A Nantwich student’s campaign for more life-saving defibrillators at his school has been given a huge £2,000 boost.

Harrison Lunt’s bid to buy two extra defibs for Brine Leas School on Audlem Road has won a
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation donation.

May 19, 2015
Severn Trent Water project at Nantwich suffers 4-month delay

Severn Trent Water project at Nantwich suffers 4-month delay

Water company chiefs are to meet residents in Nantwich to explain a four-month delay to a £3.5million project at the River Weaver.

Severn Trent Water’s project to install new pipes under and over the river by Nantwich Lake have been delayed after engineers found a fault in the bridge where the new water pipe needs to be laid.

May 18, 2015
Nantwich benefits cheat guilty of falsely claiming £7,000

Nantwich benefits cheat guilty of falsely claiming £7,000

A Nantwich woman has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming more than £7,000 in benefits – when she had £16,000 savings stashed away.

Tracy Wrench, of Blagg Avenue, Nantwich, admitted fraudulently obtaining £7,067 in housing benefit, council tax benefit and council tax support.

May 15, 2015