Human Interest

Police appeal for help in tracing wanted Nantwich man

Police appeal for help in tracing wanted Nantwich man

Police are appealing for help in tracing a Nantwich man wanted for assaulting two women in Crewe.

Alex Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair.

October 24, 2024
Nantwich Clinic team conquer Three Peaks for charity

Nantwich Clinic team conquer Three Peaks for charity

Health Clinic bosses in Nantwich put their best feet forward to tackle the gruelling “Three Peaks Challenge” in aid of a charity.

Tom and Gill Fox, who run The Nantwich Clinic health and wellbeing hub in Willaston, were part of a group who took on the 24-hour challenge.

October 24, 2024
Tories furious over CEC Labour plan for household support fund

Tories furious over CEC Labour plan for household support fund

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s plans to use the household support fund to help hard-up Cheshire East pensioners who lose their winter fuel allowance could leave the elderly and vulnerable families worse off, Cheshire East Tories claim.

Thousands of pensioners across the borough will lose their winter fuel allowance of up to £300 after the government scrapped it for all except those on pension credit or other eligible benefits

October 24, 2024
Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

A former Leighton Hospital nurse who suffered a mental breakdown, has turned his life around to become an award-winning sculptor.

Tim Donnelly now regularly displays his artwork at artisan markets like the one in Nantwich.

October 23, 2024
Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police say they are investigating reports of youths damaging cars on the A500 in Willaston by throwing stones off a footbridge above.

One victim reported their car was badly damaged on Sunday night when three youths were spotted throwing stones off the bridge which spans the dual carriageway.

October 22, 2024
Anger grows over Cheshire East Council plan for bin collections

Anger grows over Cheshire East Council plan for bin collections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The vice-chairman of Cheshire East’s environment and communities committee has quit because she is opposed to the council’s plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections.

Crewe Labour councillor Dawn Clark is now planning to campaign against her own administration’s plans to empty the household waste bins just once every three weeks.

October 22, 2024
Revised plans for Maylands Park in Stapeley submitted

Revised plans for Maylands Park in Stapeley submitted

Muller Property has unveiled its revised plan for phase two of the controversial Maylands Park development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The new proposals include 40 new homes, a care home with 80 bedrooms, and a retirement community with 49 bedrooms.

October 21, 2024
Students in Nantwich make history at 75th Horse of Year Show

Students in Nantwich make history at 75th Horse of Year Show

Equine students in Nantwich made an impression at the 2024 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

The Reaseheath College students celebrated the event’s 75th anniversary and gained valuable experience for their careers.

October 21, 2024
Brew time at Nantwich salon for Macmillan Cancer

Brew time at Nantwich salon for Macmillan Cancer

The kettle was on the boil for a charity event at Steven Burgin Hairdressing salon in Nantwich.

The Hospital Street salon staged its annual coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support with people dropping in for a brew and homemade cupcakes.

October 21, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Grange plea for new pigeon owners

RSPCA Stapeley Grange plea for new pigeon owners

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich is seeking homes for a flurry of pigeons who were rescued after being found grounded in Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange on London Road have been rehabilitating the birds, some of whom are domestic racing pigeons, after they came into the centre suffering exhaustion.

October 19, 2024
Nantwich Foodbank “Drop and Go” event set for November

Nantwich Foodbank “Drop and Go” event set for November

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are calling on the community to support Nantwich Foodbank at a special “Drop and Go” donation event.

It will take place at Brine Leas School on Saturday November 30 from 10am to 1pm, offering residents a chance to make a difference to families this Christmas.

October 19, 2024
Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding

Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding

A new Clinical Research Unit has opened to help Leighton Hospital staff support more studies that improve care for patients.

The Trust received £40,000 of funding from the Clinical Research Network – North West Coast to create the facility at Leighton.

October 19, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024