Human Interest

Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating a record-breaking year for its Level 3 vocational, technical, and T Level students.

The college registered an impressive 8% increase in high grades and overall pass rates hit a new high of 96%.

August 22, 2025
Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish are feared dead in the River Weaver in Nantwich after another pollution incident.

The Environment Agency sent staff to the river earlier today after reports of fish being washed up dead in their hundreds.

August 21, 2025
Malbank School students shine on GCSE results day

Malbank School students shine on GCSE results day

Happy students at Malbank School in Nantwich were celebrating their GCSE results today.

A number of students achieved multiple grade 8s and 9s while others overcame personal challenges to secure excellent marks.

August 21, 2025
Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich collect “impressive” GCSE results

Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich collect “impressive” GCSE results

Pupils at Brine Leas School in Nantwich collected their GCSE results today in what staff called “another impressive performance”.

It comes a week after the school celebrated a record-breaking set of A level results at the Audlem Road school.

August 21, 2025
Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing new outlet in Nantwich

Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing new outlet in Nantwich

Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing a new outlet in Nantwich, it has emerged.

23.5 Degrees – the UK’s franchise partner of Starbucks – are now advertising for a “store manager” in Nantwich.

August 20, 2025
Nantwich care home is 200th to achieve veteran-friendly status

Nantwich care home is 200th to achieve veteran-friendly status

Staff and residents at a Sanctuary Care home in Nantwich are celebrating becoming the 200th care home to achieve Veteran Friendly status.

Barony Lodge has been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status for supporting the practical, emotional and social needs of the armed forces community.

August 19, 2025
Mikey Chesters

Fundraising Nantwich match honours local legend ‘Mikey’ Chesters

A memorial football match has been held in Nantwich in honour of Michael ‘Mikey’ Chesters, who died earlier this year aged just 36.

The game at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium celebrated Mikey, who spent many years with Square One FC helping them to secure the Crewe Regional Premier League title and other trophies.

August 18, 2025
500 veterans retrained in Reaseheath and Building Heroes partnership

500 veterans retrained in Reaseheath and Building Heroes partnership

An Armed Forces resettlement programme delivered by Building Heroes and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has now supported more than 500 veterans and service leavers.

The programme hosted at Reaseheath’s construction department provides practical trade skills and industry qualifications to veterans and service leavers.

August 18, 2025
Tributes paid to TT racer and family man killed in Audlem crash

Tributes paid to TT racer and family man killed in Audlem crash

The family of a TT motorcycle racer killed in a crash in Audlem have paid tribute to him.

Ben Wylie, aged 42, died after the horror accident on his way to work on the A525 earlier this month.

August 17, 2025
Nantwich marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day in moving scenes

Nantwich marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day in moving scenes

Nantwich paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a moving ceremony held beside the War Memorial on the Town Square, writes Jonathan White.

VJ Day marks Japan’s surrender in 1945, bringing the Second World War to an end.

August 17, 2025
Young Nantwich angler competes in UK fishing contest

Young Nantwich angler competes in UK fishing contest

A young angler from Nantwich reached the final 25 in a ground-breaking UK competition.

Alfie Minshall, aged 15, has been selected from thousands of entries across the country to take part in Kontender.

August 17, 2025
Shropshire Union Canal section to be closed

Shropshire Union Canal “gates” in Nantwich will close, says trust

Canal bosses say safety gates on a section of Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich will work in the event of a breach.

They say the emergency gates at bridges 91 and 92 on the canal above the town are designed to stay open but are not in a fixed position.

August 15, 2025
Cyclist injured in collision with van in Nantwich

Cyclist injured in collision with van in Nantwich

A cyclist was injured after a collision with a van on a busy Nantwich road.

The incident happened at the junction of Mill Street and Waterlode.

August 15, 2025