Human Interest

Rare War of Independence medal to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

Rare War of Independence medal to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

A medal awarded to a Royal Navy hero from the second War of Independence in 1812, is to go on sale at a Nantwich auction. The medal is expected to fetch around £10,000 when it goes under the hammer at Peter Wilson auctioneers on Market Street November 27-28.

November 4, 2013
Hit show “Beyond the Barricade” to play Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Hit show “Beyond the Barricade” to play Crewe Lyceum Theatre

One of the UK’s favourite touring productions Beyond the Barricade returns to South Cheshire later this week. They will be performing at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre with a show of West End favourites  this Saturday November 9.

November 4, 2013
Halloween House attracts visitors from across South Cheshire

Halloween House attracts visitors from across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White Families from miles around travelled to take a peek at South Cheshire’s most spooky house during Halloween. Richard Stack and James Jones created this amazing scary Halloween house on Minshull New Road in Crewe.

November 1, 2013
Ex Nantwich radio presenters make waves in the industry

Ex Nantwich radio presenters make waves in the industry

Two former presenters on a community station in Nantwich are now making bigger waves in the radio industry. James Peake and Emily Tate (pictured) began their  radio careers at The Cat internet radio station, based off Beam Heath Way.

October 31, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Muller Property submits new applications for “Nantwich South” plan

Housing developer Muller Property has submitted second applications for 189 houses and an access road for land in Stapeley, Nantwich. The applications are almost identical to original ones submitted earlier in the year.

October 31, 2013
Police vow to target Halloween anti-social behaviour in Nantwich

Police vow to target Halloween anti-social behaviour in Nantwich

Police have warned youths in Nantwich they will crackdown on Halloween and Bonfire Night anti-social behaviour. Extra officers will be on the streets over the next few days as the annual celebrations take place.

October 30, 2013
Wybunbury schoolgirl donates hair to help young cancer sufferers

Wybunbury schoolgirl donates hair to help young cancer sufferers

A young Wybunbury schoolgirl has had her long locks cut off in aid of children who lost their hair through cancer. Big-hearted Daisy Lyon, eight, decided to donate her hair after getting it cut at Johnston Brady in Nantwich.

October 30, 2013
Nantwich celebrates North West in Bloom Gold Medal

Nantwich celebrates North West in Bloom Gold Medal

Members of Nantwich in Bloom are celebrating after scooping Gold Medal at the “North West in Bloom” awards. Nantwich came out on top in the  “Best Town” category at the presentation in Southport.

October 29, 2013
Ultimate 80s Christmas Party planned for Nantwich Civic Hall

Ultimate 80s Christmas Party planned for Nantwich Civic Hall

The Ultimate 80s Christmas Party will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday December 7. Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with local entertainment group Warble Events to stage the party in the run up to the festive season.

October 24, 2013
Strictly Dancing star urges Nantwich couples to join St Luke’s competition

Strictly Dancing star urges Nantwich couples to join St Luke’s competition

Ex Strictly Come Dancing star Flavia Cacace is urging Nantwich couples to quick step up to St Luke’s “Strictly Learn to Dance 2014” event. The hospice is running the contest after a successful campaign last year, which saw the winners crowned at a Nantwich Civic Hall finale.

October 24, 2013
Nantwich shoppers “bedazzled” by Spooktacular event organisers

Nantwich shoppers “bedazzled” by Spooktacular event organisers

Nantwich shoppers were bedazzled by “witches” selling tickets to a massive community bonfire and fireworks night. Staff of Blitz Fireworks, in Crewe, were busy dealing with hundreds of people looking forward to Spooktacular 2013 at Dorfold Park.

October 22, 2013
Nantwich man to auction rare Victorian sculpture found under a house

Nantwich man to auction rare Victorian sculpture found under a house

A Nantwich man is to sell a rare Victorian marble sculpture which he found buried under a farmhouse nearly 50 years ago. Graeme Kerr, 72, wants to sell the sculpture of a cherub-like boy with his dog as he is down-sizing.

October 21, 2013
Swirly Whirlys Nantwich celebrates a year of hospice fund-raising

Swirly Whirlys Nantwich celebrates a year of hospice fund-raising

Staff and supporters at St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice’s Nantwich Swirly Whirlys cafe celebrated its one year anniversary of trading. And it had added excitement – with the launch of its new “Room at the Top” vintage boutique.

October 18, 2013