Human Interest

Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich prove cut above the rest!

Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich prove cut above the rest!

Staff at Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich are celebrating after scooping Best On-Farm Butchery at the prestigious FARMA Awards. The winners were announced at the annual National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association ceremony in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

March 11, 2014
15 Nantwich jobs created by new Screwfix DIY store

15 Nantwich jobs created by new Screwfix DIY store

Retailer Screwfix has created 15 jobs in Nantwich following the opening of the chain’s new store. Nantwich is Screwfix’s 330th store and is aimed at tradesmen in the area to access 11,000 tools, accessories and hardware products.

March 7, 2014
Nantwich road junction changes planned by David Wilson Homes

Nantwich road junction changes planned by David Wilson Homes

A housing developer may fund changes to busy Nantwich road junctions in a bid to get the next stage of an estate approved. David Wilson Homes is to apply to build the second phase of its new development on the old Stapeley Water Gardens site.

March 7, 2014
Fine art show in Nantwich features Picasso, Renoir and Dali works

Fine art show in Nantwich features Picasso, Renoir and Dali works

Art fans in South Cheshire have been lapping up an exhibition near Nantwich featuring works from world famous artists. The “School of Paris” exhibition has featured works from Picasso, Renoir, Chagall, Matisse, and Dali among others.

March 6, 2014

Nantwich Museum awarded lottery money for Great War exhibition

Nantwich Museum has won a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to fund an exhibition recalling the early years of the Great War. The exhibition, called “Nantwich and the Great War”, looks at the impact of war on a market town.

March 5, 2014
Faulty fridge sparked fire which killed Wistaston pensioner

Faulty fridge sparked fire which killed Wistaston pensioner

A blaze which killed a pensioner in her bungalow in Wistaston was started by a faulty fridge, fire chiefs believe. Irene Garratt, 74, was found dead by fire crews battling the blaze on Prior Close.

March 4, 2014
Winners’ joy at Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards 2014

Winners’ joy at Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards 2014

Big-hearted volunteers and fundraisers celebrated after being named winners in the Crewe and Nantwich Community Awards 2014. The awards, organised by Nantwich-based The Cat Community Radio Station, were held at Richmond Village.

March 4, 2014
Hundreds flock to Reaseheath lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds flock to Reaseheath lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the first of two lambing events. Spring has arrived early in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first lambs of the season.

March 4, 2014
Audlem man found guilty of £1,200 housing benefit fraud

Audlem man found guilty of £1,200 housing benefit fraud

A South Cheshire man who fraudulently claimed more than £1,200 in benefits has been ordered by magistrates to repay the money. David Wainwright, 42, formerly of Shropshire Street, Audlem, pleaded guilty at South and East Cheshire Magistrates’ Court.

March 3, 2014
Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church will host the North West ‘s premier performance of St John Passion in April. The performance, by renowned composer Bob Chilcott, will take place on Sunday April 6 (Passion Sunday) at 7.30pm.

February 28, 2014
Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum will be joining in the Pancake Day fun on Shrove Tuesday. The Pillory Street venue will be offering home made pancakes and refreshments from 11am until 1pm on March 4.

February 27, 2014
South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

The mum of a two-year-old boy battling a rare life-threatening illness, is to walk the Great Wall of China to raise money in his name. Jessica Oakes wants to complete the five-day feat to honour the doctors who have helped keep son Aydan alive.

February 27, 2014
A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

A534 safety campaigners in Willaston and Wistaston step up battle

More residents have backed calls for a safety review of the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road through Willaston and Wistaston. A campaign to make the road safer is being led by Cheshire East’s Wistaston councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill.

February 27, 2014