Human Interest

Singing sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Nantwich

Singing sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor is heading to Nantwich for a special launch of her new album, Perimenopop.

She will be visiting Applestump Records in the town on Monday 15th September, from 1 to 2pm.

July 7, 2025
Garden designer from Reaseheath wins at Arley Hall Garden Festival

Garden designer from Reaseheath wins at Arley Hall Garden Festival

A former Reaseheath College student picked up two major accolades at the Arley Hall Garden Festival.

Harry Dean, 20, was awarded a silver medal and the overall award for innovation in the ‘Creative Corners’ competition.

July 5, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

CEC must scrap committee system under Government reform plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have to scrap its committee system and revert to a leader and cabinet model if government plans to simplify local council governance go ahead.

The government is planning to introduce new legislation to abolish the committee system, which local government minister Jim McMahon said could be ‘unclear, duplicative, and wasteful, leading to slower, less efficient decision making’.

July 4, 2025
Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

A tribute event has been staged at Brine Leas School in Nantwich in memory of former headteacher David Cole.

Mr Cole died suddenly  at the age of 52 in April last year, shocking the school and local community.

July 3, 2025
Four arrested amid multi-million pound burglaries including Willaston

Four arrested amid multi-million pound burglaries including Willaston

Four people have been arrested in connection with a series of high value burglaries across the UK including three in Willaston near Nantwich.

More than 30 officers executed warrants at addresses in Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham leading to the arrests of three Albanian men (aged 27, 28, 30) and a 33-year-old British woman.

July 3, 2025
Coroner says Nantwich teenager Jonty’s death remains “mystery”

Coroner says Nantwich teenager Jonty’s death remains “mystery”

The mother of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has vowed to “fight on” after a coroner ruled it may never be known how he came to be found dead in the River Weaver.

Jonty, 16, from Baddington, was discovered in the river close to a footbridge on Mill Island last September, after being reported missing the previous day.

July 2, 2025
Drivers warned of A530 road closure between Nantwich and Crewe

Drivers warned of A530 road closure between Nantwich and Crewe

Drivers face more disruption this week as the A530 Middlewich Road between Nantwich and Crewe is to close for surface dressing.

The road will be fully closed at various times between July 3 and 6 for works across the entire carriageway.

July 2, 2025

Nantwich Mayor is having to grin and “bear” it!

Nantwich has a new mayor in town – and he’s on a mission to be ‘bear-y good’ at his job!

Say hello to “Teddy Mayor” who will be out and about with his owner Cllr Mary Slinn helping to raise the profile of businesses, charities and organisations in the town.

July 1, 2025
Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Engineers are carrying out investigations on the embankment of the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The work is taking place between the Nantwich Aqueduct over Chester Road and Bridge 92 near Nantwich Marina, and is being carried out by Arcadis on behalf of the Canal & River Trust.

July 1, 2025
Month-long Ninja Sword amnesty in Cheshire ahead of new law

Month-long Ninja Sword amnesty in Cheshire ahead of new law

Cheshire Police is staging an amnesty of Ninja swords as part of a national initiative.

It comes ahead of a change in the law surrounding the swords.

July 1, 2025
Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice near Nantwich has been rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

It follows an inspection of the clinic on Nantwich Road in April and May.

July 1, 2025
New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

A new purpose-designed dementia garden has been unveiled at Leighton Hospital.

It’s designed to be a therapeutic outdoor space specifically to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

June 28, 2025
Phase One work on St Mary’s Church Nantwich nears completion

Phase One work on St Mary’s Church Nantwich nears completion

The first phase of major external renovations to St Mary’s Church in Nantwich are nearing an end.

We can reveal the estimated completion date of phase one is now August 8, a little over a month away.

June 27, 2025