Human Interest

Nantwich auction house and artist take part in Gavel Art Trail

Nantwich auction house and artist take part in Gavel Art Trail

A Nantwich auction house and artist have teamed up to take part in the Gavel Art Trail & Auction.

Wilson55, on Market Street, is taking part to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, The National Brain Appeal, and the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN).

August 26, 2025
Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

A Wistaston woman is preparing to chop off her long locks and raise vital funds for a cancer charity.

Dee Slinn (pictured) is being supported by her employer Kaplan Financial to “brave the shave” in September.

August 25, 2025
Scene of dog attack

Police hunt masked e-bike thugs after Nantwich crime-spree

Police are hunting e-bike yobs who committed a string of offences in Nantwich last night (August 23).

It follows reports of a number of youths with face coverings riding around on e-bikes illegally and terrorising families.

August 24, 2025
Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine people have been arrested in Nantwich in the last seven days, say Cheshire Police.

This includes a number arrested for domestic related offences as well as drug and drink drive.

August 23, 2025
MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith labelled the latest pollution incident in the River Weaver as “totally unacceptable”.

He spoke out after the fifth slurry pollution case in the past three years this week left thousands of fish dead in the river in Nantwich.

August 23, 2025
Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating a record-breaking year for its Level 3 vocational, technical, and T Level students.

The college registered an impressive 8% increase in high grades and overall pass rates hit a new high of 96%.

August 22, 2025
Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish are feared dead in the River Weaver in Nantwich after another pollution incident.

The Environment Agency sent staff to the river earlier today after reports of fish being washed up dead in their hundreds.

August 21, 2025
Malbank School students shine on GCSE results day

Malbank School students shine on GCSE results day

Happy students at Malbank School in Nantwich were celebrating their GCSE results today.

A number of students achieved multiple grade 8s and 9s while others overcame personal challenges to secure excellent marks.

August 21, 2025
Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich collect “impressive” GCSE results

Brine Leas pupils in Nantwich collect “impressive” GCSE results

Pupils at Brine Leas School in Nantwich collected their GCSE results today in what staff called “another impressive performance”.

It comes a week after the school celebrated a record-breaking set of A level results at the Audlem Road school.

August 21, 2025
Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing new outlet in Nantwich

Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing new outlet in Nantwich

Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing a new outlet in Nantwich, it has emerged.

23.5 Degrees – the UK’s franchise partner of Starbucks – are now advertising for a “store manager” in Nantwich.

August 20, 2025
Nantwich care home is 200th to achieve veteran-friendly status

Nantwich care home is 200th to achieve veteran-friendly status

Staff and residents at a Sanctuary Care home in Nantwich are celebrating becoming the 200th care home to achieve Veteran Friendly status.

Barony Lodge has been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status for supporting the practical, emotional and social needs of the armed forces community.

August 19, 2025
Mikey Chesters

Fundraising Nantwich match honours local legend ‘Mikey’ Chesters

A memorial football match has been held in Nantwich in honour of Michael ‘Mikey’ Chesters, who died earlier this year aged just 36.

The game at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium celebrated Mikey, who spent many years with Square One FC helping them to secure the Crewe Regional Premier League title and other trophies.

August 18, 2025
500 veterans retrained in Reaseheath and Building Heroes partnership

500 veterans retrained in Reaseheath and Building Heroes partnership

An Armed Forces resettlement programme delivered by Building Heroes and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has now supported more than 500 veterans and service leavers.

The programme hosted at Reaseheath’s construction department provides practical trade skills and industry qualifications to veterans and service leavers.

August 18, 2025