Human Interest

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook vying for UK butchery crown

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook vying for UK butchery crown

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook is in the UK finals of the Farm Retailer of the Year award. The Newcastle Road venue is also one of six finalists vying for the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) best on-farm butchery prize.

January 22, 2014
Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

More than 80 people enjoyed the launch of “Nantwich Family Films@4” – a community cinema project in Nantwich. There was a party atmosphere at Nantwich Methodist Church as children let off party poppers as Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson formally opened the project.

January 22, 2014
Green Party candidate blasts Cheshire East Council over HS2 bid

Green Party candidate blasts Cheshire East Council over HS2 bid

A Green Party candidate has attacked Cheshire East Council chiefs’ claims how the HS2 rail project will boost Crewe and Nantwich. John Knight labelled HS2 an “expensive vanity project” and believes Cheshire East has been “betrayed” by the Government.

January 21, 2014
Nantwich Town fan in final of Evo-Stik “Supporter of the Year”

Nantwich Town fan in final of Evo-Stik “Supporter of the Year”

By Michael Chatwin A Nantwich Towm fan is among 10 supporters to make it through to the Evo-Stik League “Supporter of the Year” contest. Loyal Dabber Ian Garnett says it is a “great honour” to be named among the finalists, which will soon be reduced to five.

January 20, 2014
Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Scores of Nantwich youngsters will take part in a historical parade as part of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event. Children aged from just two to 16 will be involved in the parade which sets off from Nantwich Museum.

January 20, 2014
Nantwich Museum acquires rare Tudor treasure found at Baddiley

Nantwich Museum acquires rare Tudor treasure found at Baddiley

Nantwich Museum has acquired a Tudor treasure found by a metal detector near the town, thanks to generous donors. The Pillory Street venue managed to raise the £220 to secure the Tudor cast silver-gilt dress hook.

January 19, 2014
Parakeet stuns M6 camera staff at junction 16 for Nantwich

Parakeet stuns M6 camera staff at junction 16 for Nantwich

This “pretty boy” ruffled a few feathers among motorway patrol staff monitoring the M6 near Nantwich. Operators were stunned to find the parakeet staring at them when they checked on cameras overlooking junction 16 of the motorway in Cheshire.

January 17, 2014
Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

The Brownies are celebrating their centenary with an exhibition in the community gallery at Nantwich Museum. The display runs until Thursday January 23.

January 16, 2014
Councillors object to 11 homes on site near busy Nantwich junction

Councillors object to 11 homes on site near busy Nantwich junction

Councillors have objected to plans to build 11 homes on land close to a busy Nantwich junction. Thomas Jones and Sons have submitted proposals to build the properties on land at Wrens Close, off Peter de Stapleigh Way, in Stapeley.

January 14, 2014
Appeal to Nantwich animal lovers to offer Paddy final chance

Appeal to Nantwich animal lovers to offer Paddy final chance

A South Cheshire animal charity is desperate to find a new Nantwich home for this poor dog. Ten-year-old Paddy has been in kennels for over a year and a half, and now faces being put down.

January 14, 2014
Nantwich Town Council to commemorate Holocaust Day

Nantwich Town Council to commemorate Holocaust Day

Nantwich Town Council is to commemorate Holocaust Day with a Book of Remembrance. The book will be based at Nantwich Civic Hall and open for anyone to sign.

January 14, 2014
Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police warn Nantwich villagers their cars could be towed away

Police have warned residents of a Nantwich village their cars could be towed away if they continue to park badly. A letter from Nantwich Police has been delivered to residents in Willaston in a bid to tackle the growing problem of parked vehicles causing obstruction.

January 8, 2014
Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Planners urge rejection of 40 homes bid off Audlem Road, Nantwich

Proposals to build 40 homes at the rear of a secondary school in Nantwich have been recommended for rejection by planners. Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd want to build the development on grass land at the rear of Audlem Road, close to Brine Leas School.

January 7, 2014