Human Interest

Young Nantwich Seals swimmers excel at North Wales events

Young Nantwich Seals swimmers excel at North Wales events

Young swimmers from Nantwich Seals have excelled again in two competitions in North Wales. Ten swimmers competed for the club at the Wrexham Cath Ankers meet 2014, and secured 26 personal bests from 31 events entered.

June 22, 2014
Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Councillors in Nantwich and Crewe are locked in a mid-summer wrangle – over a set of Christmas Lights! Nantwich Town Council says it now owns the lights, which were apparently offered as a gift by Cheshire East Council.

June 20, 2014
Nantwich councillor urges M&S to solve Beam Street store weed problems

Nantwich councillor urges M&S to solve Beam Street store weed problems

A councillor called on retail giant M&S to weed out a plant problem plaguing its Nantwich store. Nantwich Town Cllr Andrew Martin says unsightly weeds are turning Beam Street “Simply Food” store into an eyesore as the town prepares to welcome Britain in Bloom judges.

June 19, 2014
Leighton Hospital Treatment Centre changes for Nantwich patients

Leighton Hospital Treatment Centre changes for Nantwich patients

Leighton Hospital’s much-used Treatment Centre is to undergo a major six-month overhaul from next week. Works will include the creation of a dedicated surgical admissions lounge, and an expansion of the endoscopy suite.

June 19, 2014
Elim Church and WellKin in Nantwich offer new bereavement support

Elim Church and WellKin in Nantwich offer new bereavement support

A church and social enterprise in Nantwich have teamed up to offer support to bereaved families in the town. “Living with Loss” is the first Open Space project offered by Nantwich Elim Church in partnership with WellKin – Dance, Health and WellBeing.

June 19, 2014
Peter Jolly’s Circus starts five-day big top performance in Nantwich

Peter Jolly’s Circus starts five-day big top performance in Nantwich

Peter Jolly’s Circus is back in Nantwich this week as it celebrates its 40th anniversary on the road. And organisers defended their record in the face of animal rights groups who have vowed to protest outside the show.

June 17, 2014
Highways to tackle “ghastly” grass verge mess in Nantwich village

Highways to tackle “ghastly” grass verge mess in Nantwich village

Highways chiefs have vowed to fix a parking problem in Nantwich which has turned a village street into a “ghastly mess”. Residents living on Circle Avenue in Willaston say motorists parking on grass verges have caused an eyesore.

June 17, 2014
Nantwich’s swan family flourishes on banks of River Weaver

Nantwich’s swan family flourishes on banks of River Weaver

Nantwich’s favourite feathered family is flourishing on the banks of the Weaver, as these pictures show! Two cygnets and their mum and dad were seen near Waterlode this weekend by walkers out and about.

June 16, 2014
Nantwich art gallery opens new exhibition with “Art Up Close”

Nantwich art gallery opens new exhibition with “Art Up Close”

An exhibition featuring local artists has opened at the Bailey Arts Gallery at Dagfields Farm in Nantwich. The exhibition, which runs until July 7, features the work of six artists who make up the group “Art Up Close”.

June 16, 2014
Nantwich pupils to sing 60s hits for 50th anniversary event

Nantwich pupils to sing 60s hits for 50th anniversary event

Millfields Primary and Nursery choir in Nantwich will sing a medley of 60s hits as part of celebrations to mark the school’s 50th birthday. The school, on Marsh Lane, first opened in January 1964 but the official opening took place later that year.

June 16, 2014
Hundreds of bikers to arrive in Nantwich for hospice event

Hundreds of bikers to arrive in Nantwich for hospice event

Hundreds of bikers will be cruising into Nantwich this Sunday for a fund-raising event at Nantwich Town FC. The “Rockin’ for St Luke’s” event takes place at the club’s Weaver Stadium on Waterlode on Sunday June 15 from 12.45pm.

June 13, 2014
Police “contact point” set for Nantwich if pilot study hailed success

Police “contact point” set for Nantwich if pilot study hailed success

Nantwich could soon have an interactive police kiosk in the town if a pilot study in nearby Crewe is a success. Cheshire Police has launched a pilot of the kiosks designed to make it easier for people to get in touch with the police and access information.

June 13, 2014
Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society entertained 31 members of Lancaster Civic Society with a trip around the town. They were met at Nantwich Civic Centre by Civic Society members and Town Mayor, Christine Farrall before enjoying a tour of the town.

June 11, 2014