Human Interest

Nantwich headteacher receives memorable send off

Nantwich headteacher receives memorable send off

Headteacher Gill Price was given a memorable send off from Weaver Primary School in Nantwich after 19 years at the helm.

After being whisked off first thing in an open top sports car for ‘a coffee’ by a colleague, she returned to cheering children lining Western Avenue.

April 6, 2025
Hay bale blaze tackled by fire crews near Nantwich

Hay bale blaze tackled by fire crews near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze involving hay bales off Hearns Lane in Chorley, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 1.30pm yesterday (April 4).

April 5, 2025
Councillors’ anger as CEC refuses to reveal car park income

Councillors’ anger as CEC refuses to reveal car park income

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is refusing to discuss in public how much it spends on individual car parks and how much income it receives from them.

The council, which says it is ‘open and fair’ in its corporate plan, was asked by two members of its own highways and transport committee for a breakdown on the car parks.

April 5, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival is to fund the use of town centre car parks to house the food courts for this year’s event, organisers have confirmed.

The use of the Love Lane and Bowling Green car parks is an essential feature of the three-day festival, as they host the marquees and performance areas.

April 4, 2025
Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze which had become out of control in Nantwich last night (April 3).

The incident happened at a property on Middlewich Road at around 8.15pm.

April 4, 2025
Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two dedicated runners in Nantwich are to take on the challenge of a lifetime for charity.

Caroline Johnson and Rob Keithley are gearing up for the 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of two causes close to their hearts.

April 3, 2025
Gemma Summerfield - soprano - pic by ©Scott Cadenhead

Willaston singer makes stunning debut at Royal Opera House

A singer from Willaston near Nantwich has made her stunning debut in one of the lead roles at a Royal Ballet and Opera House performance.

Gemma Summerfield played the part of Liu in the popular opera Turandot last night (April 1) at the famous London venue.

April 2, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich have launched a rehoming appeal for a cat who was so hungry she was found trying to eat plastic.

Long-haired Sandy was brought into the charity’s Stapeley Grange Cattery in December by a concerned member of the public who had seen her straying and struggling to survive.

April 2, 2025
CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

Cheshire East Council bosses have agreed to a 12-month extension to work with South Cheshire domestic abuse charity, MyCWA.

It comes after the charity raised concerns earlier this year over whether CEC it would be renewing its contract with them.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

A paramedic from Nantwich is campaigning to raise awareness of a chronic condition making pregnancy a misery for many women.

Mum-of-two Hollie Douglas, 30, wants more people to know about Hypermesis Gravidarium (HG), an acute form of morning sickness affecting one to three expectant mothers in 100.

April 1, 2025
Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has hit back at claims he is one of more than 20 Labour MPs who should be investigated over an election expense.

The Electoral Commission has been sent a list of Labour MPs in relation to the use of Labour’s national “Change” battlebus during the 2024 General Election campaign.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

By Jonathan White.
A dedicated swimmer from Nantwich is making waves in his latest challenge to support a local charity.

Ethan Carroll, 22, is pushing himself to swim the equivalent distance of the English Channel during his training sessions at Crewe’s Seahorse Swimming Club.

March 31, 2025
Nantwich artist shortlisted for Royal Academy summer show

Nantwich artist shortlisted for Royal Academy summer show

A Nantwich artist has been shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show in London.

And it will be the second consecutive year that Barbara Barlow has made it through to the show.

March 29, 2025