Human Interest

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed a deal to bring more events to town – including a “boy band” tribute during the World Cup! The council has joined with Cheshire-based Warble Entertainment to offer more varied entertainment at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum is to stage a number of events over the next two weeks after welcoming special guests to the venue. Mayor of Cheshire East Council Cllr Dorothy Flude visited the Pillory Street facility.

October 14, 2013
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White The annual Reaseheath Apple Festival has been attracting hundreds of visitors  to the Nantwich college. This weekend was the 21st holding of the festival and featured scores of types of our favourite fruit.

October 13, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

A Nantwich man’s new novel set in the town during the Civil War is to launch at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. David Wilson’s story, “The Winter Siege”, is set in Nantwich when Civil War raged through the country.

October 11, 2013
Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews will be rolling into Nantwich next week to offer drivers some winter advice. They are teaming up with other agencies to carry out free safety checks on cars as part of their campaign for safer roads in Cheshire.

October 10, 2013
Nantwich organisations and events in line for Cheshire East grants

Nantwich organisations and events in line for Cheshire East grants

Events and organisations in the Nantwich area are in line for community grants from Cheshire East Council. Cash is set to be dished out to help groups stage events and fund developments in the area.

October 10, 2013
Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

A planning application for dozens of new houses in a busy village near Nantwich looks set to be refused. The plans submitted for 40 homes to the rear of Eastern Road in Willaston by Richard Lee Ltd, have sparked objections from campaigners.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Hospice supporters in Nantwich are being urged to don their Santa suits and take part in an annual fund-raising race. St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is organising the “Santa’s Day Out” event at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Racing Circuit on Sunday December 8.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

By Jonathan White Shoppers and visitors enjoyed more live street entertainment in Nantwich town centre this weekend. Local entertainers have been in town throughout the summer as part of a Nantwich Town Council-funded programme.

October 6, 2013
Residents and businesses celebrate Nantwich in Bloom prizes

Residents and businesses celebrate Nantwich in Bloom prizes

Pubs, shops and residents across Nantwich are celebrating as winners of the latest Nantwich in Bloom competition. Judges spent days visiting the scores of entries to the 2013 event which celebrates those who have gone the extra mile to add colour to their premises.

October 4, 2013
Hero army officer from Nantwich awarded the Military Cross

Hero army officer from Nantwich awarded the Military Cross

An Army Officer from Nantwich who rescued a casualty while fighting off insurgent attacks in Afghanistan, has been awarded the Military Cross. Lieut William Boreham, 33, was on patrol when a soldier nearby stood on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and was severely injured.

October 4, 2013
Cheshire Police probe missing taser gun cartridge

Cheshire Police probe missing taser gun cartridge

Cheshire Police are investigating how one of their officers lost a taser gun cartridge during duties in the county. The search is on the for the cartridge, which police chiefs say is not harmful if left untampered.

October 3, 2013
Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacular Halloween event

Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacular Halloween event

Thousands of people are expected to descend on the Nantwich Spooktacular – one of the largest themed Halloween events in the region. Organisers of the night are laying on a range of activities during the event at Dorfold Park on Saturday October 26.

October 3, 2013