Human Interest

Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

A controversial bid to build 146 homes on the old Stapeley Water Gardens site will go before councillors with dozens of objections lodged. But despite fears raised by Environment Agency, highways officers and residents, planners have recommended it be approved.

July 5, 2012
Families’ respite care reprieve as Nantwich facility set to shut

Families’ respite care reprieve as Nantwich facility set to shut

Families of disabled youngsters could be reprieved after their Nantwich short-break facility was earmarked for closure. Users of Queen’s Drive respite home (pictured) were angered at plans to offer an elderly person’s home in Crewe as a replacement.

July 5, 2012
New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

Plans a for controversial 600-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich, will come under the spotlight again next week. And now updated “Nantwich South” proposals include a new village school to cater for hundreds more families.

July 4, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich Scouts speak out at House of Commons

Crewe & Nantwich Scouts speak out at House of Commons

Crewe and Nantwich Scouts joined their MP Edward Timpson for the prestigious annual Speaker’s reception. They were among 150 young people in Scouting and volunteer Scout leaders from across the UK to meet with MPs at the House of Commons event.

July 2, 2012
Nantwich to host national Town Crier Shield competition

Nantwich to host national Town Crier Shield competition

Nantwich is to host a competition to crown Britain’s champion Town Crier. Criers from across the country will descend on the town to compete for the coveted Town Crier Shield on Saturday July 28.

July 1, 2012
Nantwich Philosophy Club launches new six-week course at The Gables

Nantwich Philosophy Club launches new six-week course at The Gables

A new Nantwich Philosophy Club course is being launched in Nantwich next month. Ben Cassidy, associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University in Crewe,  will be running the “Introduction to Philosophy” class at The Gables, on Beam Street.

June 28, 2012

Nantwich Museum’s future looks “positive”, trustees say

Nantwich Museum volunteers and trustees are working hard to secure the venue’s future in tough financial times. The independent Pillory Street facility has lost some of its traditional funding and is facing increasing costs.

June 26, 2012
Nantwich Show organisers aim for record-breaking event in 2012

Nantwich Show organisers aim for record-breaking event in 2012

Organisers of next month’s Nantwich Show are promising another record-breaking event. Around 36,000 visitors poured through the gates of the show at Dorfold Park in 2011, and directors hope this year’s remains the top one day event in the UK.

June 26, 2012
Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club to relaunch at town’s Civic Hall

Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club to relaunch at town’s Civic Hall

Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club is to relaunch with a new series of screenings at a new venue, Nantwich Civic Hall. The season starts on July 9, and there will six award-winning films on show.

June 25, 2012
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College to stage National Insect Week events

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College to stage National Insect Week events

Reaseheath College is gearing up for National Insect Week with a range of family activities. The events at the Nantwich college aim to raise awareness of British invertebrates and the need to conserve them.

June 25, 2012
PIC SPECIAL – 33rd World Worm Charming Championships, Willaston

PIC SPECIAL – 33rd World Worm Charming Championships, Willaston

By Jonathan White & Claire Faulkner Hundreds descended on Willaston to take part in the 33rd World Worm Charming Championships. More than 140 plots witnessed frantic activity for 30 minutes as teams tried to vibrate as many worms out of the ground as possible.

June 24, 2012
Cheshire SAR team returns to Greece in hunt for runner John Lawton

Cheshire SAR team returns to Greece in hunt for runner John Lawton

Nine volunteers from Cheshire Search & Rescue (SAR) have returned to Greece to renew the hunt for missing marathon runner John Lawton. John, from Alsager, went missing while taking part in the Taygetos Challenge near Kalamata on April 8 this year.

June 23, 2012
Willaston gears up for 33rd World Worm Charming Championships

Willaston gears up for 33rd World Worm Charming Championships

The 33rd World Worm Charming Championships take place in Willaston, Nantwich, tomorrow (June 23). And the current wet weather could see record numbers of worms charmed from the ground.

June 22, 2012