Human Interest

Crewe Alex star George Cooper earns Reaseheath student accolade

Crewe Alex star George Cooper earns Reaseheath student accolade

Talented Crewe Alexandra FC forward George Cooper has been selected as apprentice of the month in a national competition ‘The 11’ run by the League Football Education (LFE).

Cooper was chosen over entrants from clubs nationwide for the outstanding progress he made in his sport and academic studies while an apprentice at Crewe Alex’s famed Academy.

February 16, 2015
Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Town council pilot scheme targets rogue parking in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to run a ground-breaking scheme to crackdown on nuisance parking in the town.

The town council has signed up to a pilot scheme after receiving scores of complaints about on-street parking.

February 14, 2015
The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

The Cat Community Radio 107.9FM launches in Nantwich with a bang

Crewe & Nantwich’s first ever FM radio was launched in the town in a blaze of glory last night (February 11).

The Cat Community Radio, which goes live on 107.9FM this Saturday, has been 21 years in the making. So our reporter Sara Royle went along to the launch to find out more.

February 12, 2015
Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

Open Day to show £200,000 Nantwich Aqueduct plans

A public open day is being held in Nantwich to unveil the planned £200,000 restoration of Nantwich Aqueduct, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The 10-week project is due to start at the end of March and will involve the temporary closure of the A534 Chester Road which runs underneath the aqueduct.

February 11, 2015
Nantwich Civic Hall staff go DIY to save taxpayers £10,000

Nantwich Civic Hall staff go DIY to save taxpayers £10,000

Big-hearted volunteers in Nantwich have been praised for saving the taxpayer £10,000 on revamping the town’s Civic Hall.

Staff at the centre have clubbed together to carry out a range of repairs and decorations at the venue on Market Street.

February 10, 2015
Chuggers in Nantwich town centre face ‘day a week’ limit

Chuggers in Nantwich town centre face ‘day a week’ limit

Charity collectors in Nantwich could be limited to working just one day a week, if councillors get their way.

Retailers and shoppers have complained about too many collectors, known as Chuggers, targeting Nantwich town square over recent months.

February 10, 2015
South Cheshire dance school scoops North West title

South Cheshire dance school scoops North West title

By Jonathan White
Members of Miss Caroline’s School of Dance in South Cheshire scooped top prize at a North West championships.

The ‘XCELL’ street dance crew – Alex Worsley, Ben Worsley, Sam Davison, Zach McCullough, Connie Vickers, Emily Croshaw, Beth Lea and Caitlin Randell – won in their under 18s category.

February 10, 2015
Nantwich Mayor launches “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich Mayor launches “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Christine Farrall will be presenting awards to recognise and celebrate individuals, groups and businesses that make a real difference to the town.

Eight fittingly named “Salt of the Earth” Awards will be presented at a reception on Friday March 27 at Nantwich Civic Hall before The Mayor’s Charity Dance.

February 9, 2015
Nantwich Museum enjoys bumper day with 1,000 visitors

Nantwich Museum enjoys bumper day with 1,000 visitors

Nantwich Museum enjoyed one of its busiest days when it attracted around 1,000 visitors on Holly Holy Day.

The Pillory Street venue was thriving throughout the day as the Battle of Nantwich of 1644 was commemorated in the town.

February 6, 2015
£300,000 project to help sex abuse victims in South Cheshire

£300,000 project to help sex abuse victims in South Cheshire

Victims of sex crimes in Nantwich will get improved support after a £300,000 police contract was awarded to The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) for Cheshire.

The centre helps survivors of sexual abuse, whether or not they report the crime to the police, in recent and old cases.

January 31, 2015
Cheshire East Council raps Scottish Power over Nantwich roadworks disruption

Cheshire East Council raps Scottish Power over Nantwich roadworks disruption

Scottish Power has suspended works on London Road in Nantwich after complaints about traffic control and parked vehicles.

The works began this week as part of a £3.9 million project by SP Energy Networks to upgrade supplies to Nantwich and Stapeley.

January 30, 2015
Stunned rail passengers watch train staff rowing on Nantwich platform

Stunned rail passengers watch train staff rowing on Nantwich platform

Furious rail passengers were left seething when their train was delayed – after the driver appeared to leave his conductor stranded at Nantwich station.

Passengers say the 4.17pm service from Nantwich to Whitchurch had to reverse back to Nantwich station.

January 28, 2015
US family uncover grisly deaths of Nantwich ancestors

US family uncover grisly deaths of Nantwich ancestors

An American couple visited Nantwich to discover how their descendants had met their tragic deaths!

Russ Crockett and his wife Janet, from Utah, USA, visited the town’s museum to uncover the grisly past.

January 28, 2015