Late night shopping proved a ‘big success’ in Nantwich with the organiser paying tribute to fellow traders as “simply the best”.
More than 30 stores joined in the shopping spectacular on Thursday night which also included entertainment and Nantwich Market Hall opening late.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Richer residents should consider putting their hands in their pockets to help fund Cheshire East’s libraries, one councillor has claimed.
Cllr Mary Brooks (Macclesfield, Lab) was speaking as the environment and communities committee as it approved a new libraries strategy which means some will see opening hours reduced.
Top premium restaurant chains are eyeing one of Nantwich’s most iconic buildings, Churche’s Mansion.
The historic grade 1 listed building, one of the oldest in the town dating back more than 400 years, is currently up for sale at £1.85 million.
Three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced across Cheshire East from April 2026 – despite heavy opposition from residents and some councillors.
The environment and communities committee voted narrowly by seven to six yesterday (Wednesday) to change to a three-weekly collection, with one councillor saying “the fact is we can’t afford to not do this”.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has met with MPs across Cheshire and Staffordshire to discuss rail development and projects that could benefit the counties.
The meeting was hosted by Sarah Edwards MP and included representatives from Northern Powerhouse Partnership, West Midlands Combined Authority, HS2 Ltd, High Speed Rail Group, West Coast Partnership Development and Avanti West Coast.
A Nantwich man is looking for support to help with his missions taking aid to families in war-torn Ukraine.
Carl Oakes has joined a number of charities as a driver taking vehicles over to the European country where millions have left their homes since the Russian invasion.
The new Nantwich Youth and Community Centre is key for the community in tackling “generation isolation”, a new report shows.
The NYCC was officially opened on Birchin Lane in Nantwich earlier this month, marking 18 months of hard work by the community.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An 18-home development looks set to be approved on land at a country estate near Nantwich which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings over the next decade.
Outline permission for a 112-home scheme on 12 sites at Doddington Estate, off the A51 at Bridgemere, was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.
Nantwich environmental campaigners have called for action after claiming the town’s Christmas lights switch-on was hijacked by “rogue traders” selling poor quality plastic toys to kids.
Social media was flooded with complaints after Friday’s event with examples of “rip-off” prices for “poor” quality plastic products.
RSPCA staff in Nantwich are experiencing their busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years, with intake numbers already higher than the whole of 2023.
Nationally, by mid-November well over 2,000 had been taken in this year by the charity’s four wildlife centres.
Two Flood Warnings along the River Weaver in Nantwich remain in place today after Storm Bert brought heavy rain over the weekend.
The first is at Nantwich Riverside with a warning that land from Beam Bridge to the railway and properties on First Wood Street, Second Wood Street, Welsh Row, Barker Street, Holland Walk and Weaver Bank are all at risk.
Police are warning drivers in South Cheshire after heavy rain from Storm Bert combined with thawing snow and ice have brought flooding to many routes.
Some rural routes like Wrinehill Road in Wybunbury (pictured) are barely passable and police are advising drivers not to risk driving through flood waters.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tenants living in substandard housing are urged to contact their landlord in writing before approaching the council so there is evidence to help with any enforcement action.
A report to Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board said there are clear links between poor housing conditions and health.
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