Human Interest

Students at Malbank and Brine Leas celebrate A Level results

Students at Malbank and Brine Leas celebrate A Level results

Students at Malbank Sixth Form and Brine Leas in Nantwich are celebrating today after a strong set of A Level results.

Malbank headteacher John Harrison described their results as “incredibly impressive” while Brine Leas head David Cole said they had achieved a “superb set of results”.

August 17, 2023
Cheshire College students celebrate record-breaking A Level results

Cheshire College students celebrate record-breaking A Level results

Students at Cheshire College – South & West celebrated their most successful results day with 1,000 students earning record breaking results.

More than 100 students achieved the highest possible A Level grades of A*A*A* or the equivalent in their chosen subject.

August 17, 2023
Crime gang jailed for supplying class A drugs across Crewe

Crime gang jailed for supplying class A drugs across Crewe

An Organised Crime Group who supplied crack cocaine and heroin worth more than £114,000 in Crewe have been jailed for a combined total of more than 30 years.

Five members of the county lines supply network were sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

August 16, 2023
Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme

Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme

A recruitment drive is underway to see the return of Street Angels in Nantwich as the nights draw in and the party season approaches.

South Cheshire women’s safety organisation Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, wants local volunteers who can act as Good Samaritans to vulnerable people at night this autumn and winter.

August 16, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich MP in hospital after rugby accident

Crewe & Nantwich MP in hospital after rugby accident

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan ended up in hospital after a serious rugby injury – on the day he should have been at Leighton with Hospitals Minister Lord Markham!

Dr Mullan suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle requiring surgery while playing rugby.

August 15, 2023
Everybody Awards shortlist announced for sports awards

Everybody Awards shortlist announced for sports awards

The shortlist for the Everybody Health and Leisure sports awards in 2023 has been announced.

And it includes Nantwich Triathlon Club founder Paul McIntyre and Crewe & Nantwich AC coach Dominic Bradley.

August 15, 2023
Cheshire East residents urged to air view on FlexiLink bus service

Cheshire East residents urged to air view on FlexiLink bus service

Cheshire East residents are being urged to air their views on proposals for the authority’s FlexiLink service.

The council says it wants to improve and modernise what it offers – but that includes charging some passengers for what is currently a free service.

August 15, 2023
Round Table presents £1,000 cheque to Nantwich Foodbank

Round Table presents £1,000 cheque to Nantwich Foodbank

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table have presented a cheque for £1,000 to the Nantwich Foodbank.

The donation will provide a vital lifeline for those families struggling to afford food in the current cost of living crisis.

August 15, 2023
Frustrated GP patient made 520 phone calls to make appointment

Frustrated GP patient made 520 phone calls to make appointment

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A frustrated Nantwich patient had to make a staggering 520 calls in one day to finally get through to her GP surgery.

The patient, who we agreed to call Sophie, has been registered at Kiltearn Medical Centre in Nantwich for 25 years.

August 14, 2023
Rail and HS2 Minister visits Crewe to discuss regeneration

Rail and HS2 Minister visits Crewe to discuss regeneration

Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Huw Merriman MP has visited Crewe to discuss the key challenges and opportunities for regeneration in the town.

Cheshire East Council secured commitments from HS2 Ltd and the Government earlier this year which it’s hoped will provide a better outcome for Cheshire East and its communities from the arrival of High Speed Rail.

August 12, 2023
New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

A new inclusive roundabout has been installed at one of Nantwich’s popular parks.

Nantwich Town councillors and Nantwich Partnership secured funding for new equipment at Brookfield Park after previous equipment was removed for safety reasons.

August 11, 2023
Thousands of seatbelt covers to help Cheshire’s neuro-diverse children

Thousands of seatbelt covers to help Cheshire’s neuro-diverse children

Cheshire Police has issued seatbelt covers to 3,000 neuro-diverse children across the county.

The seatbelt covers will draw the attention of emergency responders who will see a contact card with information about the child if they are involved in a road collision.

August 10, 2023
Round Table to donate vital funds to Nantwich Foodbank

Round Table to donate vital funds to Nantwich Foodbank

Members of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table are to raise vital funds for Nantwich Foodbank.

They were prompted into action after reading an appeal on Nantwich News that the Foodbank needs more supplies to help local families struggling during the cost of living crisis.

August 10, 2023