Human Interest

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after pollution incidents

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after pollution incidents

The Environment Agency is to restock the River Weaver in Nantwich next month, more than 15 months after pollution incidents hit the watercourse.

Thousands of fish were washed up along the riverside in Nantwich in 2023 when slurry polluted the river.

December 16, 2024
Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

A diabetic five-year-old Nantwich girl has been fundraising for a diabetes charity by selling magical reindeer food!

Little Sofia decided she wanted to raise awareness after she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.

December 16, 2024
Cheshire East asks for Government financial support again

Cheshire East asks for Government financial support again

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is asking the government for exceptional financial support for 2025/26.

In February, the council applied for exceptional financial support (EFS) in the form of a capitalisation direction for up to £17.6m for this financial year, although it has not yet drawn down on that.

December 16, 2024
Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the apartment blaze in Nantwich earlier today.

As we reported earlier, families had to be evacuated as flames raged through the second storey apartment on Laurel Hill, off Reaseheath Way, at around 8.45am today.

December 14, 2024
Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

A fire raged through an apartment in Nantwich today, as residents were evacuated.

The blaze broke out in an apartment on Laurel Place, just off the main Reaseheath Way into the Kingsbourne development.

December 14, 2024
Nantwich Town councillors in bitter row as Council Tax to rise by 7%

Nantwich Town councillors in bitter row as Council Tax to rise by 7%

Nantwich Town councillors were locked in a bitter row last night which ended with a vote to increase their Council Tax precept for 2025-26 by 7%.

One councillor accused his own authority of “being asleep at the wheel” and said an increase above inflation was unacceptable for the town’s residents.

December 13, 2024
New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

The new Community Sergeant for Nantwich is a familiar face to many as it sees the return of Matt Stonier.

Sgt Stonier (pictured with previous town mayor)was a PC in the town for many years before being deployed elsewhere by Cheshire Police a few years ago.

December 13, 2024
Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

A Nantwich Town councillor has been shortlisted for a national award for the community work she has done over the past few years.

Cllr Anna Burton is just one of five town councillors across the UK in the running for the “Councillor of the Year” honour in the Star Council Awards.

December 13, 2024
Dabbers Dash founder Paul earns BBC Unsung Hero award

Dabbers Dash founder Paul earns BBC Unsung Hero award

By Jonathan White
The founder of the “Dabbers Dash” community event has been honoured with an unsung hero award.

Paul McIntyre received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 Unsung Hero (North West) award from Richard Askam, Sports Presenter for BBC North West Tonight.

December 12, 2024
Fundraising meal for Ukraine raises £2,200 in Nantwich

Fundraising meal for Ukraine raises £2,200 in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Nantwich came together for a fundraising “We Eat They Eat” event organised by Soul2soul Wellbeing to support aid efforts in Ukraine.

It was held at the Basmati Bangladeshi & Indian restaurant in Nantwich and featured a four-course meal, a fundraising auction, and a talk from Gary Fear, a volunteer aiding Ukraine.

December 12, 2024
Nantwich Players ‘leading lady’ celebrates her 100th birthday

Nantwich Players ‘leading lady’ celebrates her 100th birthday

A leading light of Nantwich’s theatrical scene celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Pat Hough, who served 36 years as President of Nantwich Players, puts her long life down to “no nibbling between meals, moderation in all things and a little bit of luck!”

December 11, 2024
New Nantwich wine bar to be named “Edward’s” after grandad

New Nantwich wine bar to be named “Edward’s” after grandad

A new wine and deli bar being opened by the owner of St Martha restaurant in Nantwich is to be named “Edward’s” after her grandad!

Kelly Woodnutt wanted to honour her grandad Edward Jones by naming the new venue on Pillory Street after him.

December 10, 2024
CEC delays over election costs threaten town and parish councils, says councillor

CEC delays over election costs threaten town and parish councils, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is jeopardising the financial stability of some town and parish councils by delaying telling them how much they will have to pay for local election costs, a councillor has said.

The decision to get the lower tier councils to stump up the costs for their local elections for the first time, was included in Cheshire East’s budget in February this year.

December 10, 2024