Human Interest

X Factor wannabe recovers to make Nantwich Spooktacular event

X Factor wannabe recovers to make Nantwich Spooktacular event

A young performer is to play before a huge live audience in Nantwich for the first time since his X Factor dream was shattered by illness. Tim Gallagher, 19, won through to the boot camp in Liverpool after a resounding ‘yes’ from judges only to be rushed to hospital with a blood clot.

October 17, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club’s Alison Wood scoops competition prizes

Nantwich Camera Club’s Alison Wood scoops competition prizes

Photographer Alison Wood has scooped two prizes in the latest Nantwich Camera Club competition. Judge Toni Pioli picked winners in two classes from an amazing 94 entries.

October 17, 2012
Beth Tweddle’s sadness over death of former Crewe & Nantwich club coach

Beth Tweddle’s sadness over death of former Crewe & Nantwich club coach

Olympic medallist Beth Tweddle has paid tribute to her former Crewe & Nantwich coach who died suddenly. Bunbury-based Tweddle was stunned to learn of the death of Fergus Beedham, aged just 47.

October 16, 2012
Heritage Opera returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with “La Boheme”

Heritage Opera returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with “La Boheme”

The Heritage Opera company returns to Nantwich this month with their production of La Boheme. The popular group’s take on the Puccini classic is sure to be a hit at Nantwich Civic Hall on October 26.

October 15, 2012
Wrenbury’s Wingate Centre offers children Paralympic gifts

Wrenbury’s Wingate Centre offers children Paralympic gifts

The success of Paralympics GB team is living on at the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, near Nantwich. The centre has received a donation from Sainsbury’s Nantwich which includes a haul of Paralympic athlete-themed advertising.

October 15, 2012
Willaston Village Green renamed after Mike Heywood at packed ceremony

Willaston Village Green renamed after Mike Heywood at packed ceremony

Hundreds of Willaston residents turned out to witness the village green’s re-naming ceremony. The popular Nantwich village now has a green named after former parish councillor Mike Heywood, affectionately known as “Mr Willaston”.

October 12, 2012
Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

A singing star whose voice featured on the film score of Harry Potter, helped visitors brush up on their vocal skills at a special Nantwich Choral Society day. Susan Marrs is one of the region’s leading mezzo-soprano soloists and a Fellow of Trinity College of Music in London.

October 12, 2012
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Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook nominated in national “Rural Oscars”

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich has been nominated for the prestigious “Rural Oscars”. The store, off Newcastle Road, has been nominated for the Butcher’s Award in the Countryside Alliance Awards which aim to celebrate rural life, produce and communities.

October 12, 2012
Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents are celebrating after Cheshire East councillors approved plans for a car-park at a busy Nantwich primary school. The 43-space car park will be built next to Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School.

October 11, 2012
Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors are being introduced in Nantwich town centre to help police defuse night-time violence. The pastors, who wear distinctive blue jackets, are being brought in to offer pastoral care for revellers caught up in problems on busy nights in the town.

October 11, 2012
Hospice supporter from South Cheshire wins £10,000 grand prize

Hospice supporter from South Cheshire wins £10,000 grand prize

A lucky St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice supporter is £10,000 richer after scooping top prize in its summer Superdraw. Grace Tran, from Crewe, won the cash windfall after spending just £1 on a raffle ticket.

October 10, 2012
St Mary’s Church rector rewarded for service to Nantwich

St Mary’s Church rector rewarded for service to Nantwich

The outgoing rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has been rewarded for his 13 years service to the town. Rev Peter Chantry was thanked by town councillors for his work across Nantwich.

October 10, 2012
Nantwich scoops Silver Gilt award in Britain in Bloom finals

Nantwich scoops Silver Gilt award in Britain in Bloom finals

Nantwich has scooped a prestigious Silver Gilt award in the RHS Great Britain in Bloom competition. Judges praised the town, which is one of only six to gain an award in the most competitive category.

October 9, 2012