Human Interest

Green campaigners criticise Stapeley and Nantwich housing plans

Green campaigners criticise Stapeley and Nantwich housing plans

Green campaign groups have hit out at housing development plans for Nantwich which they label “grossly excessive”. And they are now seeking “high level” meetings with Cheshire East Council in a bid to fight the proposals.

February 6, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich celebrates Care and Dignity Day

Richmond Village Nantwich celebrates Care and Dignity Day

Richmond Village Nantwich celebrated “Care and Dignity Day” with its residents who wrote on hearts what the words meant to them. The Village teamed up with Nantwich Sainsbury’s, on Middlewich Road, to offer cakes whose names began with the letters of the word ‘dignity’.

February 6, 2012
Cheshire Police chief’s stark fears over underage drinking

Cheshire Police chief’s stark fears over underage drinking

Cheshire Police chiefs issued a stark warning over the number of youths drinking alcohol and putting their lives at risk. They say officers are responding to incidents involving underage drinking, with some youngsters found passed out on the street.

February 6, 2012
Nantwich family’s dramatic escape from garage fire at Stapeley home

Nantwich family’s dramatic escape from garage fire at Stapeley home

A Nantwich mum and her son had a dramatic escape when their car and garage went up in smoke while they were inside it. Jane Clifton was parking her BMW in the garage at home on Burgess Close, Stapeley, when the vehicle suddenly burst into flames.

February 4, 2012
Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joined in a fund-raising event at an Indian restaurant in Shavington. He was at The Koconut Grove Indian restaurant at The Cheshire Cheese in aid of Cancer Research UK.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Youth groups in Nantwich can cash in on a £2,000 pot from Cheshire East Council. The money is set aside to help youngsters create, promote and deliver their own events at an arts festival.

February 2, 2012
Stunning Cheshire sunset as residents given ‘big freeze’ warning

Stunning Cheshire sunset as residents given ‘big freeze’ warning

This stunning picture of the winter sun setting over the Cheshire plain was sent in by photographer Jonathan White. He took the shot from South Cheshire College in Crewe looking west towards the Mid Cheshire Ridge.

February 2, 2012
Rare ships’ logs and photos at Nantwich auction

Rare ships’ logs and photos at Nantwich auction

Maritime fans will be bidding for a rare collection of ships’ logs and photographs when they go under the hammer at a Nantwich auction. They will feature at a sale of antiques, fine art and collectors’ items at Peter Wilson auctioneers, on Market Street.

February 2, 2012
Residents win A51 speed limit campaign at Reaseheath

Residents win A51 speed limit campaign at Reaseheath

Residents living along a notorious stretch of the A51 in Nantwich have won a battle to reduce its speed limit to 30mph. Families have fought for 13 years to restrict the speed along the road near Reaseheath College.

February 1, 2012
Diamond wedding celebration for Nantwich U3A couple

Diamond wedding celebration for Nantwich U3A couple

A Nantwich couple have enjoyed a Diamond Jubilee of their own after celebrating 60 years of marriage. David and Doreen Mason, of Riverside, Nantwich, crowned their diamond wedding anniversary on January 22.

February 1, 2012
Student hopes to raise Sands cash at Gregory’s charity boxing night

Student hopes to raise Sands cash at Gregory’s charity boxing night

A South Cheshire College student is gearing up for the fight of his life to raise cash for a good cause. Father-of-two Phil Jones is hoping to pack a punch when he steps into a boxing ring for charity at Gregory’s nightclub in Nantwich.

January 31, 2012
Paranormal team wants Nantwich volunteers for new TV show

Paranormal team wants Nantwich volunteers for new TV show

A paranormal investigations team are looking for Nantwich people to star in a new TV episode. The 3rd eye paranormal team is to televise a special overnight investigation at a secret location in the Crewe and Nantwich area.

January 30, 2012
Muller and Jones Homes unveils ‘Nantwich South’ community plan

Muller and Jones Homes unveils ‘Nantwich South’ community plan

A housing developer has unveiled plans to build hundreds of homes, business units, a community centre and parks on land in Stapeley, Nantwich. Muller and Jones Homes is now calling on residents to air their views on the plans for ‘Nantwich South’.

January 30, 2012