Human Interest

Beth Tweddle among winners in Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards

Beth Tweddle among winners in Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards

Big-hearted volunteers and top performers were celebrated at the Crewe and Nantwich Community Awards 2013. The event, held at Richmond Village in Nantwich, recognises people in the community who dedicate their time helping others and raising money for charity.

February 25, 2013
Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich

The seventh sign has arrived along Nantwich’s Riverside – courtesy of Nantwich Civic Society and other local volunteers. The final signpost of seven was unveiled at the entrance to Mill Island on Waterlode yesterday to complete a town council funded project.

February 22, 2013
Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council passes controversial 240-homes Nantwich plan

Cheshire East Council has approved a controversial 240-homes plan for a greenfield site in Nantwich. Gladman Developments proposal for land off Queen’s Drive was passed by the Strategic Planning Board yesterday (February 20), despite objections.

February 21, 2013
“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

“Very Best in Stand Up” lines up top comedians for Nantwich show

‘The Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another top bill of acts featuring international talent on March 1. And one of the circuit’s best MCs Dan Nightingale is hosting the event.

February 21, 2013
Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans

Nantwich residents urged to air views on HS2 rail link plans

Crewe and Nantwich residents can have their say on the planned high-speed HS2 rail link for South Cheshire. The Government announced its preferred route last month, which includes a high-speed service from Crewe to London in 58 minutes.

February 20, 2013
Starling survey advises Nantwich residents on scare tactics

Starling survey advises Nantwich residents on scare tactics

Fed-up Nantwich residents can stop nuisance starlings from roosting – by banging bin lids and playing music! The advice is included in a report by experts paid to study reasons why starlings have targeted the town in the past three winters.

February 19, 2013
Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich

Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich

The last in a series of new Riverside signposts in Nantwich is to be unveiled this week. Volunteers of Nantwich Civic Society have teamed up with the town council who helped to fund the project.

February 19, 2013
BBC Blacksmith Simon Grant-Jones to speak at Bridgemere WI

BBC Blacksmith Simon Grant-Jones to speak at Bridgemere WI

The star of BBC’s “Turn Back Time, The High Street” is special guest at a Bridgemere WI event in Nantwich. People are invited to listen to Simon Grant-Jones at the talk at Bridgemere Primary School this Thursday February 21.

February 19, 2013
Villagers issue “gaping pothole” warning on busy Wistaston road

Villagers issue “gaping pothole” warning on busy Wistaston road

Residents in Wistaston are warning motorists about a large and dangerous pothole on a busy route through the village. These pictures show how the long gaping hole is affecting vehicles along Broughton Lane, towards Church Lane and Joey the Swan.

February 18, 2013
Cheshire East Council finance chief Lisa Quinn quits post

Cheshire East Council finance chief Lisa Quinn quits post

Cheshire East Council’s head of finance Lisa Quinn has quit, it emerged today. Ms Quinn (left in picture), director of finance and business services, left her job by mutual agreement on Friday,  a Cheshire East statement has revealed.

February 18, 2013
Nantwich primary school needs “improvement”, says Ofsted

Nantwich primary school needs “improvement”, says Ofsted

A Nantwich primary school has been told it must improve after a visit by Ofsted inspectors. Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, has received an overall rating of 3 in its latest inspection, which means it “Requires Improvement”.

February 18, 2013
Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival to stage free Easter Monday

Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival to stage free Easter Monday

Organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival plan to make it more family friendly with free Easter Monday entertainment. Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists The Jive Aces will headline an afternoon of live music and activities on Family Fun and Music Day, April 1.

February 16, 2013
Nantwich cooks urged to join St Luke’s Hospice “Bake-off” contest

Nantwich cooks urged to join St Luke’s Hospice “Bake-off” contest

Nantwich cooks are being urged to sign up for the Great Hospice Bake Off and Sale. The event, in aid of St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice, will see the area’s home cooks rise to the challenge.

February 15, 2013