Human Interest

Huge Northern Art paintings auction heads for Nantwich

Huge Northern Art paintings auction heads for Nantwich

One of the biggest collections of Northern Art to come on to the market will be sold at a Nantwich auction next week.

Peter Wilson auctioneers in Market Street will be offering almost 300 lots of paintings and prints, all from private owners, on April 30.

April 24, 2015
Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Nantwich rail passengers face Arriva Trains Wales timetable changes

Rail users in Nantwich and surrounding villages are being warned of timetable changes by Arriva Trains Wales next month.

ATW says the changes, from May 17 onwards, will improve service and frequency “for many passengers”.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

Nantwich town centre prepares for VE Day 70th anniversary

The flags and bunting are out in Nantwich town centre as preparations gather pace to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

May 8 will mark the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group launch hailed a success

Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group launch hailed a success

Organisers of the new Nantwich Lake Wildlife Conservation group say the first meeting was a big success.

Around a dozen people came together at the lake to discuss plans to improve the lake and surrounding area.

April 20, 2015
Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group

Wildlife lovers plan launch of Nantwich Lake conservation group

Wildlife lovers in Nantwich are to launch a new conservation group to protect animals living at Nantwich Lake.

Caron Hull, who helped set up the Queens Park Wildlife Conservation Group last year, is spearheading the idea.

April 17, 2015
Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Deal agreed on limiting charity collectors in Nantwich town centre

Charity collectors known as “Chuggers” will be limited to two days a week in Nantwich town centre.

A new agreement will mean collections will be limited to two fundraisers, and two visits per week.

April 17, 2015
Two Nantwich care homes named in top 20 North West

Two Nantwich care homes named in top 20 North West

Two Nantwich care homes have been named in the top 20 in the North West.

Woodeaves Residential Care Home was named as the 15th top recommended care home – making it the top most recommended in Nantwich.

April 16, 2015
150 Nantwich men attend free PSA prostate test event

150 Nantwich men attend free PSA prostate test event

More than 150 men attended a free prostate testing session held in Nantwich, say organisers.

The event was staged by Leighton Hospital Prostate Support Group at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 14, 2015
Nantwich tourism boost with new ‘coach-friendly status’

Nantwich tourism boost with new ‘coach-friendly status’

Nantwich has been awarded “coach friendly status” by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

It could provide a big boost to the town’s tourism trade, with many travel companies now able to promote Nantwich as a destination for coach trips and tours.

April 14, 2015
35 candidates fight for 12 seats in Nantwich Town Council election

35 candidates fight for 12 seats in Nantwich Town Council election

Candidates battling for election to Nantwich Town Council have been announced.

Twelve councillors in all will be voted in on May 7 – seven to represent Nantwich and West Ward, and five to represent Nantwich South.

April 13, 2015
Ram raiders drag cashpoint machine through Nantwich shop window

Ram raiders drag cashpoint machine through Nantwich shop window

Raiders tried to drag a cashpoint machine out of a Nantwich store after ramming the front with a land rover.

The crooks attached a heavy-duty 20ft chain to the machine in the Stapeley Co-operative store on Cronkinson estate.

April 13, 2015
Police hail Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after nine arrests

Police hail Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after nine arrests

Nantwich Police say this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival was staged successfully.

Just nine arrests were made during the festival which attracted around 20,000 people to the town.

April 11, 2015
Nantwich man, 63, tackles world’s most gruelling race across Sahara

Nantwich man, 63, tackles world’s most gruelling race across Sahara

A Nantwich man is tackling one of the most gruelling races on the globe – and is the second oldest Brit competing!

Richard Balukiewicz, 63, is testing his body in the ultimate in human endurance – the Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara Desert.

April 10, 2015