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Pear Tree primary school in Nantwich celebrates 21st birthday

Pear Tree primary school in Nantwich celebrates 21st birthday

A primary school in Nantwich celebrated its 21st birthday with a special party attended by Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley first opened its doors in September 2003.

March 18, 2024
Retail and employment area of Stapeley development approved

Retail and employment area of Stapeley development approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors at Cheshire East Council have given the go-ahead for the retail and employment phase of the Maylands Park development at Stapeley.

Outline approval for the whole scheme – which includes residential and employment use – was granted on appeal by the Secretary of State in July 2020.

February 1, 2024
Planners back retail and employment phase of Stapeley development

Planners back retail and employment phase of Stapeley development

Planners are recommending councillors approve an application for the retail and employment phase of the Maylands Park development at Stapeley in Nantwich, writes Belinda Ryan.

Outline approval for the whole controversial scheme – which includes residential and employment use – was granted on appeal by the Secretary of State in July 2020.

January 29, 2024
Appeal for footage after cyclist and tanker crash in Stapeley

Appeal for footage after cyclist and tanker crash in Stapeley

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage to the serious collision between a cyclist and milk tanker in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The cyclist – a 68-year-old man – was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he continues to be treated.

January 5, 2024
Cyclist seriously injured in tanker collision near Nantwich

Cyclist seriously injured in tanker collision near Nantwich

cyclist has been seriously injured after a collision with a milk tanker on the A529 in Stapeley near Nantwich.

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to the scene on Audlem Road.

January 5, 2024
Tractor run in Nantwich raises money for children’s charity

Tractor run in Nantwich raises money for children’s charity

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Agricultural Society’s fourth vintage and classic tractor road run has helped raise hundreds of pounds for a children’s charity.

The event involved around 30 vintage and classic road-legal tractors.

August 11, 2023
Detailed plans unveiled for Maylands Park development in Stapeley

Detailed plans unveiled for Maylands Park development in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More detailed plans have been submitted for the retail and employment phase of the controversial Maylands Park development on land at Peter de Stapleigh Way at Stapeley.

The application, for phase two of the development, follows the approval of phase one, for 188 homes, in March of this year.

August 2, 2023
Fire crews tackle large out of control bonfire in Stapeley

Fire crews tackle large out of control bonfire in Stapeley

Fire crews tackled a large out of control bonfire at a property in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 3.40pm yesterday (Sunday July 9) at a property on Wybunbury Lane in Stapeley.

July 10, 2023
Life sentences for two Nantwich men who sexually abused young boys

Life sentences for two Nantwich men who sexually abused young boys

Two men from Nantwich have been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing four young boys.

Alan Short and Daniel Goss appeared at Chester Crown Court where they were both sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years each.

June 30, 2023
Controversial 188-home development for Stapeley approved

Controversial 188-home development for Stapeley approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A 188-home scheme for Nantwich which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years has been approved.

Cheshire East’s strategic planning board was unanimous in giving the thumbs up for the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way in Stapeley.

March 31, 2023
Stapeley Broad Lane Primary celebrates new library on World Book Day

Stapeley Broad Lane Primary celebrates new library on World Book Day

Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School in Nantwich has celebrated World Book Day by opening its very first library.

The new library boasts more than 1,000 books, giving the 220 children in the school a chance to read for pleasure in a quiet environment.

March 9, 2023
Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

An eight-year-old from Stapeley ran a mile every day in February to help raise funds for families in the Ukraine war.

William Metcalfe grew increasingly concerned for the people of Ukraine as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion approached.

March 2, 2023
Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

More than 50 youngsters at a Stapeley school donned their scouts and guides uniforms to celebrate “World Thinking Day”.

The pupils came together at Pear Tree Primary to mark the annual occasion.

February 20, 2023