Human Interest

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths

The River Weaver in Nantwich is to be re-stocked with thousands of fish this week to replace the many that died in pollution incidents last year.

Environment Agency officers have worked with Nantwich Angling Society on the re-stocking plan.

February 13, 2024
Cheshire East Council finance boss warning over depleted reserves

Cheshire East Council finance boss warning over depleted reserves

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s head of finance has warned the authority may not have enough in reserves next year to support the budget.

The council is already facing a funding gap of £13.1m for the year 2023/24, and is working to reduce that by the end of March.

February 13, 2024
Nantwich school hailed by Government Minister on Phonics results

Nantwich school hailed by Government Minister on Phonics results

A Nantwich primary school has been hailed by Minister for Schools Damian Hinds for its Year 1 Phonics results.

Weaver Primary’s year 1 pupils achieved a 100% success rate in meeting expected standards, placing it in the top one percent of all primaries across the UK.

February 11, 2024
Residents view David Lloyd Leisure plans for Nantwich club

Residents view David Lloyd Leisure plans for Nantwich club

Dozens of residents have visited David Lloyd Leisure’s public consultation exhibitions for its planned new Nantwich health and wellness club.

The company staged two public events on Friday and yesterday, at Wychwood Park Hotel and at Crewe Vagrants in Willaston.

February 11, 2024
Woman arrested after pedestrian, 61, dies in accident on Nantwich Road, Crewe

Woman arrested after pedestrian, 61, dies in accident on Nantwich Road, Crewe

A pedestrian has died after being in collision with a car on Nantwich Road in Crewe, police confirmed.

The incident happened at 10.09am today (February 9) when officers on patrol came across a collision involving a green BMW and a pedestrian.

February 9, 2024
Councillors back runner’s plan for Barony Park perimeter pathway

Councillors back runner’s plan for Barony Park perimeter pathway

Councillors have backed a Nantwich resident’s plan to create a circular exercise “pathway” around the perimeter of Barony Park.

Paul McIntyre presented his plans at Nantwich Town Council last night (February 8).

February 9, 2024
Cllr Roger Morris

Conservatives win Crewe Central ward in Cheshire East Council by-election

by Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Conservatives have stunned Labour by winning the Crewe Central seat in the Cheshire East Council by-election.

Local businessman Roger Morris took the seat, which has always been a Labour stronghold, polling 335 votes.

February 9, 2024
Nantwich charity railway appeals for money for track extension

Nantwich charity railway appeals for money for track extension

By Jonathan White
Volunteers who run free steam train rides for children in Nantwich are appealing for help to expand their track.

The rides take place at Nantwich Methodist Church Railway on Hospital Street every Saturday morning.

February 8, 2024
David Lloyd Leisure Club for Nantwich could be open in 2026

David Lloyd Leisure Club for Nantwich could be open in 2026

The new David Lloyd Leisure club in Nantwich could be open as early as spring 2026, it emerged today.

We revealed last week how the company plans to open its newest centre on land off Newcastle Road in Willaston, close to the Crewe Vagrants.

February 8, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley appeal for drivers to join award-winning team

RSPCA Stapeley appeal for drivers to join award-winning team

RSPCA Stapeley Grange are appealing to recruit more volunteer drivers to join its award-winning programme.

The wildlife centre in Nantwich admits around 6,000 animals every year and needs more people to help provide transport to and from the site.

February 7, 2024
Plan to convert former Chatwin’s shop into new gin bar

Plan to convert former Chatwin’s shop into new gin bar

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A former Chatwin’s bakery shop in Nantwich town centre looks set to become a bar serving up gin, cocktails, beer and wine.

Three Wrens Gin is also seeking permission from Cheshire East Council to use the ground floor property on Pepper Street for “compounding and rectification of spirits” on-site.

February 7, 2024
Highways chiefs swipe Wrenbury “pothole” road sign that left CEC red-faced

Highways chiefs swipe Wrenbury “pothole” road sign that left CEC red-faced

A road sign in Wrenbury which warned drivers that potholes would “break their soul as well as their vehicle” has been removed by Cheshire East highways.

The sign, which was erected on Station Road in Wrenbury, made national headlines after Nantwich News highlighted the story last week.

February 7, 2024
Schools could lose catering service amid further Cheshire East cuts

Schools could lose catering service amid further Cheshire East cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The catering service that dozens of schools rely on to feed pupils could be axed amid further cuts planned by Cheshire East Council.

Schools across the borough have different arrangements in place, including some buying back from Cheshire East’s catering service or use another third party provider. Some schools provide lunches themselves.

February 6, 2024