By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new bridge south of Crewe station aimed at easing congestion in Nantwich Road have been adopted by Cheshire East Council.
Cabinet members approved a preferred route for the new Southern Link Road Bridge at a meeting this week, following consultation held over the summer.
Police in Nantwich have warned residents to be on guard after revealing how an elderly couple had £2,000 stolen while out shopping at Sainsbury’s.
Officers told councillors at a Nantwich Town Council meeting that distraction thefts are likely to rise in the run up to Christmas.
The Environment Agency has reinstated a Flood Warning on the River Weaver in Nantwich after 24 hours of persistent rain.
River levels have risen at the Shrewbridge river gauge as a result of the rain, and a warning was put in place at around 5am today (November 8).
Thursday 21 November, 7:30PM Award-winning poet Benjamin Zephaniah has hit the road for the latest leg of his first UK tour in eight years. Featuring stories about his remarkable life, including his friendship with Nelson Mandela, musical career with The Wailers, various political campaigns, and how he became one of Britain’s most popular poets, Benjamin will explain how he fought[Read More…]
Two separate crashes on the M6 in Cheshire left thousands of motorists in long tailbacks today.
The driver managed to escape this crash which left a vehicle on its side on the southbound carriageway between junctions 19 and 18 at around 8.30am.
By Fred Dobberson
Nantwich Town youngster Troy Bourne warns fans not to write the Dabbers off ahead of their massive FA Cup clash with National League side AFC Fylde.
It’s only the third time in the club’s history they have reached the FA Cup 1st Round Proper.
By Jonathan White
Thousands of families packed Queens Park in Crewe to enjoy the annual Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza.
The crowd was treated to a ten-minute display involving several hundred candles, cakes and one-shot fireworks.
By Claire Faulkner
Blood Brothers makes a return to Crewe this week – and more than 4,000 people will hear the story of the Johnstone twins during its term at the Lyceum.
I’ve been lucky enough to see Blood Brothers a couple of times now, and each time I’ve noticed the amazing atmosphere which surrounds this show.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Former Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson could make a comeback as Conservative candidate for neighbouring Eddisbury.
Mr Timpson, who lost his Crewe & Nantwich seat to Laura Smith in 2017 election, is being considered with two others to be the Tory candidate for Eddisbury.
Four men who burgled shops in Nantwich town centre and stole more than £27,000 worth of stock, have been jailed.
David Benn, Benjamin Benn, Ben Collins and Aaron Hobin were all sentenced at Chester Crown Court, and jailed for a total of 13 years.
Nantwich Town Council and British Legion will be staging a Remembrance Service in Nantwich Town Centre this Sunday, November 10.
The service will be led by Rev. Dr Mark Hart, of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.
One of Nantwich’s oldest residents has celebrated her 106th birthday – with her SEVENTH card from the Queen.
And Lena Arger says the secret to a long and happy life is “a good breakfast, swimming in the sea and loving everybody”!
Twenty-five years ago, RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre & Cattery in Nantwich opened its doors and has since treated more than 130,000 animals.
Wildlife supervisor Rob Scrivens has been at the Nantwich centre since day one and shares his memories.
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