Human Interest

Nantwich Police stage another successful youth fishing day

Nantwich Police stage another successful youth fishing day

Thirty youngsters enjoyed the annual fishing competition organised by Nantwich Police. PCSOs Nick Jarvis, Sharon Jones and Stuart Mortimer organised the event which took place at Coole Acre Fisheries, on Coole Lane, Nantwich.

August 20, 2013
Richmond Village Nantwich couple celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary

Richmond Village Nantwich couple celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary

A couple living at Richmond Village in Nantwich have been celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Harold and Dorothy Shaw were joined by family, friends and Richmond staff to mark the milestone.

August 19, 2013
Malbank School students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Malbank School students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Students at Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich have also been celebrating their A level successes. And some teenagers have clinched amazing univeristy and apprenticeship places after gaining the grades they need.

August 15, 2013
130 trade stands ready for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

130 trade stands ready for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Purveyors of fine food have flocked to take part in the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival 2013. More than 130 trade stands displaying a mouth-watering array of food from across the globe will fill the town centre over festival weekend, September 6-8.

August 15, 2013
Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Students from Brine Leas School in Nantwich are celebrating A level success today (August 15). In only the second year of A level teaching at the Audlem Road school, results have improved from 2012 with many students exceeding expectations.

August 15, 2013
Picturesque locations near Nantwich chosen for new feature film

Picturesque locations near Nantwich chosen for new feature film

Picturesque venues near Nantwich could soon feature in a new movie blockbuster. A production company has shunned Hollywood and Pinewood to make its latest film, The Minister of Chance, in Cheshire.

August 14, 2013
Nantwich Joseph Heler boss celebrates 8 golds at cheese awards

Nantwich Joseph Heler boss celebrates 8 golds at cheese awards

The boss of a cheese maker in Nantwich said it was a “real honour” after they scooped eight golds at the International Cheese Show. Mike Heler, of Joseph Heler Cheese based in Hatherton, was celebrating after the company scooped an amazing 22 awards in total.

August 13, 2013
Volunteer group “Action Not Talk” to tackle Queen’s Park problems

Volunteer group “Action Not Talk” to tackle Queen’s Park problems

Volunteers have clubbed together to tackle problems facing one of South Cheshire’s most popular parks. Queens Park in Crewe is set to benefit from the new volunteer group A.N.T. (Action Not Talk).

August 13, 2013
Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

A Willaston and Rope councillor has urged residents to fight plans for almost 900 houses on green land near their villages. Himor Group Ltd has applied to build an 880-house “Gresty Oaks” development on land bounded by Rope Lane, Gresty Lane, Crewe Road and the A500 in Rope and Shavington.

August 9, 2013
Nantwich Food Festival organisers appeal for more volunteers

Nantwich Food Festival organisers appeal for more volunteers

Organisers of the Nantwich Food & Drink Festival have issued an appeal for more volunteers for this year’s event. With more activities planned, the committee now needs more help from willing workers in the town.

August 9, 2013
Nantwich street entertainment features local talent in August

Nantwich street entertainment features local talent in August

Nantwich Town Council’s  programme of town centre Saturday Street Entertainment features Tom Seals tomorrow (August 10). Tom, who studied at Paul McCartney’s world famous and prestigious LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), will be performing from 11am until 2pm.

August 9, 2013
Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Snugburys at Nantwich unveils giant straw “Dalek” A51 sculpture

Those straw men at Snugburys near Nantwich have been hitting the headlines again – this time with a giant Dalek sculpture. The popular ice cream farm, on the A51 at Wardle, decided their 2013 structure should help celebrate 50 years of Dr Who!

August 3, 2013
Nantwich diners urged to vote in town’s Dining Out Awards

Nantwich diners urged to vote in town’s Dining Out Awards

Nantwich folk who love to eat out in their home town are being urged to nominate their favourite places. It’s the third year of the Nantwich Dining Out Awards, launched to coincide with the town’s successful Food and Drink Festival.

August 1, 2013