Human Interest

Hundreds donate teddies for Wingate Centre cuddly toy appeal

Hundreds donate teddies for Wingate Centre cuddly toy appeal

Hundreds of cuddly toys have been donated to Richmond Village Nantwich in aid of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury. Richmond Village, off London Road, joined forces with the town’s Sainsbury’s store on Middlewich Road to launch the toy appeal.

December 17, 2011
Nearly 600 Cheshire East “troubled” families targeted by Government

Nearly 600 Cheshire East “troubled” families targeted by Government

Almost 600 troubled families in Cheshire East are to be targeted by the Government as part of a new David Cameron initiative. The Government wants to transform the lives of 120,000 troubled families under the new £450million project.

December 16, 2011
RSPCA inspector’s 1,500-mile Africa run for Stapeley Grange

RSPCA inspector’s 1,500-mile Africa run for Stapeley Grange

An RSPCA inspector has completed an amazing 1,500-mile run across South Africa to raise money for Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich. Emma Timmis, 27, a fully-fledged RSPCA inspector, hopes to raise thousands for the RSPCA centre on London Road.

December 14, 2011
Redshift Radio launches pet mascot competition

Redshift Radio launches pet mascot competition

Crewe and Nantwich community radio station RedShift has launched a competition to find a new mascot. Current mascot Sam the dog is ready to retire, so station bosses want listeners to help find a replacement.

December 12, 2011
Richmond Village Nantwich raise more than £4,000

Richmond Village Nantwich raise more than £4,000

Fund-raising feats at Richmond Village Nantwich have earned more than £4,000 for charity. Parkinson’s UK, Hope House, Cystic Fibrosis and Macmillan Cancer have all benefited from events held at the Village in 2011.

December 9, 2011
Nantwich man’s amazing Iraq diary gains national coverage

Nantwich man’s amazing Iraq diary gains national coverage

A Nantwich man’s online picture diary of life in Iraq is gaining national recognition. Bruce Chadwick has been keeping the diary for over a year while he works in Basra as a private military contractor.

December 7, 2011
Rotary Club Christmas float to visit Nantwich streets and stores

Rotary Club Christmas float to visit Nantwich streets and stores

The Rotary Club of Nantwich Christmas fund-raising float will be out and about bringing joy to youngsters next week. Santa will be visiting Nantwich streets, supermarkets and the town square throughout December, raising money for local charities.

December 6, 2011
Chancellor backs Crewe Green Link Road to A500

Chancellor backs Crewe Green Link Road to A500

Plans for the Crewe Green Link Road to the A500 are back on after the Chancellor backed the scheme today. George Osbourne said he and the Department for Transport will fund 60 per cent, (£16.5m) of the £27million cost of the road.

November 29, 2011
Nantwich schoolgirl’s Santa surprise thanks to Railway Children charity

Nantwich schoolgirl’s Santa surprise thanks to Railway Children charity

A surprise from Lapland arrived through the letterbox at the home of one lucky six-year-old from Nantwich. Sasha Medovnikov, from Stapeley, received a personalised letter from Santa Claus, thanks to a campaign by Railway Children of Sandbach.

November 29, 2011
Hundreds enjoy Crewe Christmas Lights and fireworks event

Hundreds enjoy Crewe Christmas Lights and fireworks event

By Jonathan White Hundreds braved the chilly wind to watch the Christmas Lights switch on and firework display in Crewe town centre. The event took place on the main square in the town centre, with the cast of this year’s pantomime – Snow White – starting the countdown and switching on the lights.

November 25, 2011
Stapeley Parish Council outline 2012-13 spending plans

Stapeley Parish Council outline 2012-13 spending plans

Stapeley Parish Council is setting out its 2012-13 spending plans which could see an extra £9 per Band D property on council tax bills. Now families are being invited to a public meeting to air their views on the spending proposals, which amount to £61,000.

November 22, 2011
Willaston in Bloom team rewarded with £440 donation

Willaston in Bloom team rewarded with £440 donation

The award-winning Willaston in Bloom team has received funds of £440 from local councillor Brian Silvester. The money was part of £1,500 raised at a night of entertainment at Willaston Social Club to celebrate Cllr Silvester’s 35 years of service.

November 21, 2011
The Cat radio’s Children in Need show raises £550

The Cat radio’s Children in Need show raises £550

Crewe and Nantwich residents showed their support for Children in Need by raising £552 at a fun-packed show organised by The Cat radio. The evening, at Crewe Alexandra’s function room at the Alexandra Stadium, was supported by the Street Dance Academy who wowed the audience with fantastic routines.

November 19, 2011