Human Interest

Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich named Cheshire’s best pub in 2013

Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich named Cheshire’s best pub in 2013

An historic pub near Nantwich has been crowned Cheshire’s top watering hole – for the second year running. The Yew Tree Inn in Bunbury now goes forward to be judged on the national stage next year.

December 10, 2013
Residents joy as developers on Nantwich site served with “stop notice”

Residents joy as developers on Nantwich site served with “stop notice”

Residents in Nantwich have welcomed a “stop notice” imposed on developers building 50 new houses in the town. Cheshire East Council has served a “temporary stop notice” on Stewart Milne Homes Ltd, ordering all work on the Regents Park site to cease.

December 9, 2013
25 Kumon students celebrate awards success in Nantwich

25 Kumon students celebrate awards success in Nantwich

Youngsters from the Kumon Nantwich Study Centre were recognised at an awards ceremony at Nantwich Methodist Church. The students were celebrated for their success and development studying Kumon Maths and English programmes.

December 9, 2013
Hundreds enjoy charity Santa Dash in Nantwich town centre

Hundreds enjoy charity Santa Dash in Nantwich town centre

By Jonathan White Hunderds of people enjoyed festive fun at a Santa Dash which brought a splash of red to Nantwich town centre. People dressed as Santa, Mrs Claus, elves, snowmen and even a few Santa dogs for the event to raise money for Hope House Hospice.

December 9, 2013
Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on have hailed this year’s event as a big success. Thousands packed into the town centre for the traditional switch on last weekend.

December 6, 2013
Super fibre broadband roll-out unveiled for Nantwich and villages

Super fibre broadband roll-out unveiled for Nantwich and villages

First communities to benefit from Connecting Cheshire’s multi-million pound fibre broadband roll-out are announced More than 15,000 premises are set to benefit from the first phase of investment in new fibre broadband networks across Cheshire.

December 6, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Young Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard has scooped top national honours once again with his dance partner Chloe. The pair, who wowed huge TV audiences on Britain’s Got Talent, have been crowned both Youth Ballroom and Latin Champions 2013.

December 4, 2013
Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White Santa has been busy in his Grotto created by the Rotary Club of Nantwich. He’s taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to children in the town.

December 3, 2013
Drive to recruit more PCSOs to patrol Nantwich and Crewe

Drive to recruit more PCSOs to patrol Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire’s PCC John Dwyer has launched a force-wide drive to recruit more Police Community Support Officers. PCSOs work at the heart of Nantwich Neighbourhood Policing Unit as well as other teams across the county.

December 3, 2013
Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners

Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners

A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been recommended for approval. The proposal, for land at Kingsley Fields (pictured), has been put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College.

December 3, 2013
New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk

New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk

A new group called “Cheshire Walking” is to stage its first walk around Nantwich this week. The club met for the first time at The Vine pub in Hospital Street, Nantwich, with a  good turnout.

December 3, 2013
Millstone Lane and London Road traffic problems under spotlight

Millstone Lane and London Road traffic problems under spotlight

Nantwich councillors are in talks with residents about plans for double yellow lines on two busy streets in the town. Discussions around two key routes – London Road and Millstone Lane – are underway to look at resolving parking and traffic problems.

December 2, 2013
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square to celebrate the Christmas Lights switch-on. TV vet Steve Leonard switched on the lights and families gathered together to watch a Blitz fireworks show.

December 1, 2013