Nantwich News

Family urge ambulance re-think over Nantwich rapid response volunteer

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The family of a boy whose life was saved by the rapid response of a Nantwich volunteer medic has urged ambulance chiefs to reverse their decision to stop him driving to emergencies on blue lights.

Emergency medical technician Gavin Palin took just minutes, driving through the busy Nantwich traffic, to get to three-year-old Matthew Anderson who had suffered a cardiac arrest in a town centre shop.

November 1, 2024 —

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts final public open day of 2024

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Peacock Railway’s successful final public open day of the year.

The trains were run by members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road in Willaston.

November 1, 2024 —

Nantwich set to unveil “Tree of Light” this weekend

Families will come together in Nantwich town square this Sunday (November 3) as the Tree of Light is unveiled.

The tree, which is lit up outside St Mary’s Church, gives residents a chance to remember the loss of loved ones and think about those less fortunate than ourselves.

November 1, 2024 —

Nantwich in Bloom scoops “Gold” in North West awards

Volunteers for Nantwich in Bloom are celebrating after scooping a Gold at the North West in Bloom Awards last night (October 31).

They won Gold in the “Large Town” category, continuing a long tradition of winning awards for many years.

November 1, 2024 —

Families First appeals for more Nantwich foster families

An award-winning fostering organisation is appealing for Nantwich families to offer foster places amid a major shortage in the area.

Families First says there is a local shortage of foster parents needed to support children and young people in the Nantwich area.

October 31, 2024 —

Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire supported more than 5,000 people in 2024, a record high for the Wistaston charity, its annual meeting heard.

Women and girls of all ages have turned to the charity for support with poor mental health, anxiety, depression, managing menopause, mothering challenges or grief following baby loss.

October 31, 2024 —

Nantwich Town Women set to make FA Cup history

Nantwich Town Women are set to make history this weekend when they play in the first round proper of Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the first time.

The Dabbers women head to West Yorkshire to play against Tier 4 opponents Huddersfield Town Women FC, who compete in the FA Women’s National League Division One North.

October 31, 2024 —

CEC predicted overspend reduced by £6.5 million, says council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says its predicted overspend for this financial year has reduced by £6.5 million.

But it warned that “further urgent action is needed” to bring spending back in line with budget.

October 31, 2024 —

Benefits of leasing vs. buying: Which car finance option is right for you?

The decision to lease or buy a new vehicle is one that tends to come down to whether to lease or buy.

With so many different structures to car financing, it can be confusing for those trying to make the right choice.

October 31, 2024 —

Nantwich Museum launches Winter talks series

Nantwich Museum has launched some early Winter talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The first takes place on Friday November 8 from 3.30pm, called “lllustrating History” by Les Pickford.

October 31, 2024 —

Debris of ambulance crash near Nantwich left scattered by road

Debris from an accident involving a paramedic car remains strewn and scattered feet from a busy road near Nantwich – nearly four weeks after the incident.

These pictures show parts of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) vehicle which was involved in the accident back on October 6.

October 31, 2024 —

Seahorse swimmers win medals at national gala in Crewe

By Jonathan White
Four members of Seahorse Swimming Club helped their region to runners up at the Swimming Therapy National Gala at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre.

It was the 53rd Halliwick AST National Championships and was staged in Crewe for the first time.

October 30, 2024 —