Human Interest

New Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis sworn in to office

New Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis sworn in to office

The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis has been sworn in to office in front of town dignataries. Cllr Lewis took over the mayoral chain of office from Cllr Graham Fenton at a ceremony at Brookfield Hall, Nantwich.

May 15, 2013
Stapeley Action Group stages activity day despite rain

Stapeley Action Group stages activity day despite rain

Hardy villagers held an activity day in Nantwich by switching venues to avoid the torrential rain. Scores of families and youngsters attended the Stapeley Playground activity day which was moved inside to the new community hall.

May 15, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Hardy runners from Crewe and Nantwich tackled one the highlights of the year at the “killer mile” event in Mow Cop. More than 500 runners braved the wind, rain and notorious Mow Cop hill, including several members of South Cheshire Harriers.

May 10, 2013
Nantwich nuisance tenant evicted after abusing neighbours

Nantwich nuisance tenant evicted after abusing neighbours

A nuisance tenant who subjected his neighbours to months of threats, noise and verbal abuse has been evicted from his Nantwich home. Cheshire Police and Wulvern Housing teamed up with victims to gather evidence and get the Cronkinson Oak resident removed.

May 9, 2013
Nantwich mums launch KidzKitchen business for children

Nantwich mums launch KidzKitchen business for children

Two Nantwich mums are stirring up a heap of fun for youngsters with their new baking business. Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox, both from Wybunbury, launched “KidzKitchen” to introduce healthy cooking to children.

May 9, 2013
Nantwich Town fans buy new tannoy system for Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town fans buy new tannoy system for Weaver Stadium

Big-hearted Nantwich Town fans have dug deep to raise funds for a new tannoy system at the club’s Weaver Stadium. The Independent Supporters Association unveiled the system in the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Van stand before the final home game of the season.

May 8, 2013
Cheshire Triathlon celebrates 21 years with Nantwich event

Cheshire Triathlon celebrates 21 years with Nantwich event

The Barony Park in Nantwich will be a hive of activity when the 21st Cheshire Triathlon comes to town. More than 1,000 competitors and their families will line the park for the June 2 anniversary event.

May 1, 2013
100km of Nantwich roads still defective, pothole figures show

100km of Nantwich roads still defective, pothole figures show

A quarter of Cheshire East roads needing potholes repairs are in Nantwich, according to latest figures. Around 400km of the road network in the borough are still in need of repair, despite more than 21,643 potholes being filled so far this year.

April 30, 2013
Nantwich TPL hairstylist makes regional Wella Trend Vision awards

Nantwich TPL hairstylist makes regional Wella Trend Vision awards

A hairstylist from Nantwich has reached the regional heats of a major contest. Laura Cassata is one of three stylists from South Cheshire firm TPL to make it through in the Young Talent class of the global Wella Trend Vision awards.

April 29, 2013
Drinks cooler sparked devastating Playworld fire near Nantwich

Drinks cooler sparked devastating Playworld fire near Nantwich

This is the charred wreckage of a popular children’s play centre near Nantwich after a devastating fire. But determined owner Mandy Grinnell has vowed to bounce back from the disaster and re-build Playworld in Shavington.

April 27, 2013
Nantwich pub’s Crewe Alex quiz night raises £540

Nantwich pub’s Crewe Alex quiz night raises £540

Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Steve Phillips said he was stunned at how much a Nantwich pub quiz helped to raise. The Peacock, in Willaston, staged the quiz which saw many of Crewe’s Wembley heroes auctioned off.

April 26, 2013
7ft “Pinhead” Hellraiser monster to be auctioned in Nantwich

7ft “Pinhead” Hellraiser monster to be auctioned in Nantwich

A Nantwich auctioneer has come face to face with one of movie’s greatest horror villains. For this 7ft “Pinhead” monster, made famous by the hugely successful “Hellraiser” films, is to go on auction in the town.

April 25, 2013
Nantwich headteacher hails Britain’s Got Talent dance star AJ

Nantwich headteacher hails Britain’s Got Talent dance star AJ

A Nantwich headteacher has praised his dancing star pupil who is taking TV’s Britain’s Got Talent by storm. Brine Leas School’s AJ Pritchard and dance partner Chloe Hewitt have wowed the show’s judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon.

April 24, 2013