Human Interest

Headteacher “proud” of Malbank Sixth Form A level results

Headteacher “proud” of Malbank Sixth Form A level results

The headteacher at Malbank Sixth Form said today he was “immensely proud” at their A Level results.

Results were consistently strong across the board at the Welsh Row school, with sustained improvement seen in the Sixth Form.

August 14, 2025
Brine Leas School hails record-breaking A Level results

Brine Leas School hails record-breaking A Level results

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is celebrating a record-breaking set of A Level results.

A large number of students achieved top grades, with a high proportion securing A* and A grades across a wide range of subjects.

August 14, 2025
Fire crews battle blaze on board narrow boat near Nantwich

Fire crews battle blaze on board narrow boat near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze on board a narrow boat near Nantwich.

The fire started at around 6.30pm last night (August 12) at Springe Lane in Burland, Nantwich.

August 13, 2025
Fire crews battle out of control blaze in trees near Nantwich

Fire crews battle out of control blaze in trees near Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich were called to battle a blaze which was out of control and spreading to trees and bushes.

The fire started on Sandy Lane in Bickerton and two appliances from Nantwich and Powey Lane as well as a rapid response rescue unit were called out.

August 12, 2025
Man, 59, jailed for series of rural crimes around Nantwich

Man, 59, jailed for series of rural crimes around Nantwich

A 59-year-old man has been jailed after going on a burglary spree in rural Cheshire.

Andrew Winter targeted homes in villages near Nantwich and Whitchurch, including Wrenbury and Tilstone Fernall.

August 11, 2025
Audlem Lass raises thousands to help save lives at sea

Audlem Lass raises thousands to help save lives at sea

By Jonathan White
The popular Audlem Lass boat service is making waves once again – raising thousands of pounds for the RNLI.

The volunteer-run service is back running on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays from 10am to 5pm.

August 9, 2025
Couple who blamed child for Nantwich flat fire jailed

Couple who blamed child for Nantwich flat fire jailed

A couple who blamed a child for causing a major fire and evacuation in a block of flats in Nantwich have today been jailed.

Daniel and Charlotte Wollaston were jailed for three years and two years respectively for the blaze which happened last December on Laurel Place, Nantwich.

August 8, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Three Cheshire East councillors report “serious” abuse incidents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three Cheshire East councillors reported “serious” incidents of abuse on the same day a report revealed more than a third had considered quitting because of harassment and intimidation.

Death threats, excrement posted through letterboxes, stalking, trolling and obscene phone calls are some of the harassment, abuse and intimidation experienced by borough councillors.

August 8, 2025
Nantwich councillors urge residents to back “Active Travel” plan

Nantwich councillors urge residents to back “Active Travel” plan

Nantwich councillors are urging residents to take part in an Active Travel survey as they encourage more people to ditch their cars.

The survey is part of a public consultation being run by Cheshire East Council to gauge people’s views on transport and improve walking and cycling routes in Nantwich.

August 7, 2025
Nantwich man pushes wheelbarrow across Britain for charity

Nantwich man pushes wheelbarrow across Britain for charity

A Nantwich man headed home at the weekend when he reached the half-way point in his epic wheelbarrow push from North to South.

Liam Challenor, 34, is walking from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall to raise money for the Band of Brothers wellbeing charity for people in the building industry.

August 7, 2025
New crossing on A51 could end Willaston school transport

New crossing on A51 could end Willaston school transport

Plans for a new crossing on the busy A51 Nantwich Bypass could see home-to-school transport axed for Willaston children.

The new crossing is set to be installed on the busy Peacock Roundabout where the A51 bypass meets the A534 Crewe Road.

August 6, 2025
New homes plan for “open countryside” site near Nantwich

New homes plan for “open countryside” site near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to nine new homes could be built in the open countryside in a South Cheshire village near Nantwich.

DJR Partnership Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme has applied for permission in principle (PIP) to develop land to the west of Sheppenhall Lane at Aston.

August 6, 2025
Former Nantwich teacher is top class at brain-teasing crosswords

Former Nantwich teacher is top class at brain-teasing crosswords

Retired Nantwich teacher Tom Johnson is in a class of his own when it comes to testing the grey matter of newspaper and magazine crossword fans.

Now the grandfather-of-three has put his lifelong love of a problem-solving into a new book All Squared charting the history of the British crossword.

August 5, 2025