Human Interest

Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

A Nantwich mum has warned families to be on their guard after a burglar raided her home while the family was asleep. The victim was woken at 2am by their dog barking and disturbed the crook at the property on Massey Close, Stapeley.

October 30, 2012
Relic of WWII fighter plane which crashed in Nantwich to be auctioned

Relic of WWII fighter plane which crashed in Nantwich to be auctioned

A piece of a Second World War fighter plane which crashed into the River Weaver, is to be sold at auction in Nantwich. The iconic piece of wreckage is from the US plane which crash-landed close to houses on Shrewbridge Road.

October 30, 2012
One in Eleven Leighton Hospital appeal receives £1.5million donation

One in Eleven Leighton Hospital appeal receives £1.5million donation

The One in Eleven Appeal has received a massive £1.5 million donation from the Frank Hockenhull Trust. It’s the biggest single donation ever received by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (MCHFT) charitable fund.

October 29, 2012
Acton & Reaseheath WI enjoys awards event at Nantwich Library

Acton & Reaseheath WI enjoys awards event at Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library welcomed the ladies of Acton and Reaseheath Women’s Institute Book Club for a special award ceremony. WI members took part in Cheshire East Libraries “Stories of the World” reading challenge as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

October 25, 2012
Nantwich councillor fights for lower energy prices for town residents

Nantwich councillor fights for lower energy prices for town residents

A Nantwich councillor has launched plans to lower energy costs for local residents. Town Cllr Stuart Hutton is urging people to sign up to a Collective Energy Bargaining Scheme.

October 25, 2012
Willaston councillor Brian Silvester to keep position despite conviction

Willaston councillor Brian Silvester to keep position despite conviction

A Willaston and Rope councillor convicted of breaching 11 fire safety regulations, will retain his position as an elected member. Cllr Brian Silvester was fined £45,000 after what fire chiefs said was one of the most serious breaches they’d dealt with.

October 24, 2012
Cheshire East Council faces next step in Aston housing scheme dispute

Cheshire East Council faces next step in Aston housing scheme dispute

Councillors will decide on whether to impose a series of conditions on a controversial housing development in a Nantwich village. Initial plans for 43 houses in Aston were rejected by Cheshire East, but developers are appealing against the ruling.

October 23, 2012
Nantwich photographer scoops prestigious global MPA honour

Nantwich photographer scoops prestigious global MPA honour

A Nantwich photographer has won a top prize in a major national photography awards ceremony. Greg Daly, of Ashford Daly Photography, won the Fuji Licentiate Award category in the 2012 Master Photography Awards.

October 23, 2012
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson launches Wulvern Housing wi-fi scheme

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson launches Wulvern Housing wi-fi scheme

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has pushed the button to launch a new free wi-fi scheme in South Cheshire. The idea was developed by local housing organisation Wulvern, with help from community group Beech Drive Project, and ISP form Internet Central.

October 22, 2012
Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

Nantwich Words and Music Festival best ever, say organisers

The 2012 Nantwich Words and Music Festival was the best yet, organisers said today. The event finished on October 14 after a final weekend featuring shows by local musicians and international stars including Tim Burgess, Thea Gilmore and Athlete.

October 19, 2012
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