Human Interest

Beam Street in Nantwich to reopen to traffic from July 4, says council

Beam Street in Nantwich to reopen to traffic from July 4, says council

Beam Street in Nantwich is to reopen to traffic from July 4, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

But Pillory Street and Hospital Street will remain closed amid measures to help shoppers socially distance.

July 2, 2020
Barony Park play area to reopen in Nantwich on July 6

Barony Park play area to reopen in Nantwich on July 6

Barony Park play area in Nantwich is among 15 run by Cheshire East Council which will re-open on July 6 as lockdown restrictions ease further.

Along with Queens Park in Crewe, the Barony will be open again for families and children with measures in place to make them as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 2, 2020
Licencees meeting Civic Hall

Nantwich residents urged to be “responsible” as pubs set to reopen

Residents in Nantwich and Crewe are being urged to remain vigilant and “act responsibly” as pubs and restaurants reopen this weekend.

For the first time in more than 100 days, licensed premises across Cheshire will be reopening their doors to customers as lockdown restrictions ease further.

July 2, 2020
New travel system launched for Cheshire East’s elderly users

New travel system launched for Cheshire East’s elderly users

Cheshire East Council says a new system will make it easier for older and more vulnerable residents to apply for concessionary travel passes.

The authority and its transport company, Transport Service Solutions (TSS), have launched a new online application portal on the council’s website.

July 2, 2020
Photographer captures menacing funnel cloud over Nantwich

Photographer captures menacing funnel cloud over Nantwich

This spectacular funnel cloud was captured by a Nantwich photographer as it formed menacingly over the town today.

These images, taken from Barony Park area of Nantwich, show the funnel forming at the bottom of towering cumulonimbus storm clouds.

July 1, 2020
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum will not reopen “until early Autumn”

Staff at Nantwich Museum say it probably won’t open “until early Autumn” despite the Government green light for such venues to open again from July 4.

The Pillory Street venue has been closed to the public since the March lockdown, almost four months ago.

July 1, 2020
Cheshire petition launched for “20 is Plenty” speed limits in residential streets

Cheshire petition launched for “20 is Plenty” speed limits in residential streets

A petition has been launched to back a campaign for 20mph speed limits on most residential streets in Nantwich and other towns and villages across Cheshire East.

The petition, set up by sustainability action group Macctastic in Macclesfield, is being run on behalf of Cheshire East Climate Alliance.

July 1, 2020
Nantwich store offers to pay customer parking amid Cheshire East “shambles”

Nantwich store offers to pay customer parking amid Cheshire East “shambles”

A Nantwich store has offered to pay its customers’ parking fees as Cheshire East Council’s move to bring back charges was labelled a “shambles”.

Jepsons on Hospital Street is among many local stores frustrated at stories heard from shoppers struggling to use parking apps or contactless on the town’s council-run car parks.

June 30, 2020
Nantwich mums help children combat COVID anxiety with new book

Nantwich mums help children combat COVID anxiety with new book

Nantwich mums Rachel Sinden and Hannah Morgan have been bringing smiles back to children across the UK with a new picture book about children’s COVID anxiety.

June 30, 2020
CPRE Cheshire says rail needs can be met without HS2

CPRE Cheshire says rail needs can be met without HS2

Countryside charity CPRE Cheshire has called on major investment to be pumped into local rail services instead of HS2.

The Cheshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has questioned the justification for HS2 Phase 2b.

June 30, 2020
More than 2,700 responses to second phase of Cheshire East planning strategy

More than 2,700 responses to second phase of Cheshire East planning strategy

More than 2,700 people and organisations voiced their views on the second phase of Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan Strategy.

The authority has summarised those views in a new 188-page Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD).

June 29, 2020
Beam Heath Trust payments cancelled for 2020 by pandemic

Beam Heath Trust payments cancelled for 2020 by pandemic

Beam Heath Trust 2020 payments in Nantwich have been cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 safety fears, the trust announced today.

Each year, the trust issues dividends – delivered by hand – to those trustees who qualify for payments under the terms.

June 29, 2020
Laura Arrowsmith

Leighton Hospital cleaner features in Rankin NHS birthday collection

A powerful portrait of a cleaner from Leighton Hospital who has served on the front line throughout the coronavirus pandemic has been captured by acclaimed photographer Rankin.

June 29, 2020