Human Interest

Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha to close “with immediate effect”

Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha to close “with immediate effect”

Popular Nantwich nightclub Nakatcha is to close its doors permanently “with immediate effect”, it was revealed today.

The club on Welsh Row has been a part of the town’s night-time economy for almost 20 years.

July 4, 2024
Nantwich strongman Tim scoops World Bodybuilding title

Nantwich strongman Tim scoops World Bodybuilding title

A father-of-two from Nantwich has become a world bodybuilding champion after showing his physical strength and sheer determination over 20 years.

Tim Rosiek has finally clinched the world title after a muscle-rippling display of his motivation and dedication in the National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA) championships staged in Austria.

July 4, 2024
Centenary celebrations for three Nantwich residents

Centenary celebrations for three Nantwich residents

Three residents in a Nantwich care home have celebrated their 100th birthdays.

Rachel Sherwin, Grizel Badman and Dennis Eyres are all residents at Richmond Village Nantwich.

July 3, 2024
New £1 billion Leighton Hospital to be “health neighbourhood”

New £1 billion Leighton Hospital to be “health neighbourhood”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new Leighton Hospital will be a “health neighbourhood” and will include other services and possibly a hospice.

Russell Favager, of the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, was updating members of Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board on the vision for the new hospital, which he stressed was at an early stage.

July 3, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath pioneers new veterinary exam

University Centre Reaseheath pioneers new veterinary exam

The University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has forged a new path in veterinary training.

It has become the first institution to develop a new exam on the use of a cutting-edge device that improves pet safety during anaesthesia.

July 3, 2024
Nantwich Words and Music Festival line-up unveiled

Nantwich Words and Music Festival line-up unveiled

Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival is back for its 17th year in October – and organisers have now announced the full line-up.

Shows will run in Nantwich every night from October 14 to 20 inclusive at various venues across the town.

July 2, 2024
CEC faces £2 million bill to fund children’s services improvement

CEC faces £2 million bill to fund children’s services improvement

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have to stump up nearly £2m to fund an improvement plan to bring its children’s services up to standard, according to a council report.

The council’s children’s services was recently judged to be inadequate by Ofsted, which said too many young people are leaving local authority care without the correct help and support.

July 2, 2024
Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons in Nantwich is planning to demolish its car wash and extend the filling station building and install EV chargers.

The plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council by the Motor Fuel Group, which operates the petrol forecourt.

July 1, 2024
Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players shone brightly at the Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024 after securing numerous awards that celebrate their talent and dedication to theatre.

The amateur theatre group’s performances and productions were recognised across both youth and full-length play categories.

June 29, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
Crewe and Nantwich students celebrate Cheshire College awards

Crewe and Nantwich students celebrate Cheshire College awards

Crewe and Nantwich students at Cheshire College – South & West attended an awards ceremony to celebrate their hard work, determination and talent.

Friends and family accompanied them and were greeted with drinks and canapés prepared by hospitality and catering students.

June 28, 2024
Nantwich families facing “top-up” care home fees from cash-strapped Cheshire East

Nantwich families facing “top-up” care home fees from cash-strapped Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More families of elderly people in costly care homes in Cheshire East will be asked to pay ‘top-up’ fees as the cash-strapped council struggles to balance its books.

And the authority’s executive director of adults, health and integration admitted she “couldn’t rule out” the prospect of having to move some residents who are in care homes above the council’s budget.

June 26, 2024
Historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich back up for sale

Historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich back up for sale

Historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich is back on the market after closing down as a restaurant earlier this year.

It’s on the market for offers over £1.5 million and Hidden Gems Cheshire are staging an event at the venue next week on behalf of the owners.

June 26, 2024