Human Interest

Bunbury pub near Nantwich claims more national awards

Bunbury pub near Nantwich claims more national awards

An award-winning country inn near Nantwich is celebrating new accolades from top national guides and publications. The Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, Bunbury, has been voted Cheshire’s Dining Pub of the Year by the prestigious Good Pub Guide 2014.

September 25, 2013
Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour

Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour

A young cadet from Nantwich has enjoyed a Royal visit to remember after completing his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. William Patterson, formerly of the 100th Air Training Corps (Nantwich), was invited to meet HRH the Earl of Wessex at St James Palace.

September 24, 2013
“100 years of Chatwins” talk set for Nantwich Museum

“100 years of Chatwins” talk set for Nantwich Museum

A talk on the 1oo years of Chatwins is taking place at Nantwich Museum next month. Paul Rooney will be hosting the talk at the Pillory Street venue on Wednesday October 2.

September 24, 2013
MP Edward Timpson unveils Nantwich miniature railway mural

MP Edward Timpson unveils Nantwich miniature railway mural

A mural to celebrate the extension of a miniature railway line in Nantwich has been unveiled by MP Edward Timpson. The line from the Methodist Church on Hospital Street has been lengthened to link up to Morrisons supermarket car park.

September 23, 2013
£108,000 diamond ring sets new record at Nantwich auction

£108,000 diamond ring sets new record at Nantwich auction

A diamond ring has sold at a Nantwich auction for a staggering £108,000. The sale sets a new record for Peter Wilson antiques and art auctioneers based on Market Street, Nantwich.

September 20, 2013
TV vet Steve Leonard to switch on Nantwich Christmas lights

TV vet Steve Leonard to switch on Nantwich Christmas lights

TV vet Steve Leonard is the celebrity lined up to switch on the Christmas Lights in Nantwich this year. Leonard (pictured), who lives in Cheshire, is famous for hosting BBC shows including ”Orangutan Diaries” and “Vets in Practice”.

September 20, 2013
Resident guards “danger” pumping station in Nantwich

Resident guards “danger” pumping station in Nantwich

A Nantwich resident has been guarding a “dangerous” compound on his estate for weeks because of confusion over who owns the land. Noel Wagstaff took action after residents raised fears about the pumping station (pictured) in Stapeley being a magnet for youths.

September 20, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich rugby star breaks neck in freak tackle accident

Crewe & Nantwich rugby star breaks neck in freak tackle accident

A Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player is battling to save the use of his legs after a freak accident on the pitch. Vagrants star Kieran Flynn (pictured) broke his neck in a horror tackle during a pre-season clash against Christleton.

September 19, 2013
Councillors urge residents to fight Green Gap developers near Nantwich

Councillors urge residents to fight Green Gap developers near Nantwich

Councillors have warned residents to make their views known about plans for 170 new homes in their Nantwich village. Richborough Estates have applied to build the houses on land off Moorfields, in Willaston.

September 18, 2013
Learning disability service switch made from Nantwich to Crewe

Learning disability service switch made from Nantwich to Crewe

A council-run short-break service for people with learning disabilities has completed its move from Nantwich to Crewe. The Cheshire East Council service, formerly provided at accommodation on Queens Drive, Nantwich, is now open at Lincoln House.

September 18, 2013
Nantwich Foodbank feeds almost 300 children in six months

Nantwich Foodbank feeds almost 300 children in six months

Nantwich Foodbank has fed more than 620 people in just six months – including nearly 300 children. The startling figures were revealed by organisers of the foodbank, run by the Trussell Trust.

September 17, 2013
Nantwich campaigner’s anger over “cynical ploy” by housing developers

Nantwich campaigner’s anger over “cynical ploy” by housing developers

A campaigner has blasted a housing developer for “cynical tactics” to get permission for another Nantwich housing development. Wainhomes‘ application to build 40 houses off Audlem Road (pictured) was to be decided by a Strategic Planning Board meeting.

September 17, 2013
Bentley Motors donates £3k to Leighton Hospital One in Eleven Appeal

Bentley Motors donates £3k to Leighton Hospital One in Eleven Appeal

Bentley Motors has donated more than £3,000 to support a new neonatal unit at Leighton Hospital. The motoring giant, which employs 4,000 workers across Crewe and Nantwich, has donated £3,257 to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s One in Eleven Appeal.

September 16, 2013