Environment

Nantwich Tractor Run helps raise thousands for charity

Nantwich Tractor Run helps raise thousands for charity

Organisers of the popular festive Nantwich Tractor Run have helped to raise thousands of pounds for two local causes.

Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch dozens of local tractor owners decorated in Christmas lights convoy through the streets of Nantwich and surrounding villages on December 28th.

January 2, 2026
Warning as bird flu confirmed in Queens Park, says volunteer group

Warning as bird flu confirmed in Queens Park, says volunteer group

Users of Queens Park in Crewe were warned today after DEFRA confirmed cases of Avian Bird Flu.

The park is used by thousands of people across Crewe and Nantwich, but a number of birds have been found dead in recent days.

December 30, 2025
Will Whitchurch canal breach impact Nantwich water supplies?

Will Whitchurch canal breach impact Nantwich water supplies?

There are concerns that the major Whitchurch canal breach will impact water supplies to Hurleston Reservoir in Nantwich.

The reservoir, just off the A51 near Snugburys, is a key part of the water network supplying homes and businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas.

December 26, 2025
10 people rescued in major Shropshire Union Canal incident

10 people rescued in major Shropshire Union Canal incident

Ten people had to be rescued during a major incident when a sinkhole opened up on the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch over night.

Emergency services are the on scene on the Llangollen branch of the canal which runs down from Wrenbury into Whitchurch and out towards Wales.

December 22, 2025
Nantwich Town councillors vote to end Brookfield Hall lease

Nantwich Town councillors vote to end Brookfield Hall lease

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed to end their lease on Brookfield Hall in Nantwich early to save funds.

The building, next to Brookfield Park off Shrewbridge Road, has been leased by Nantwich Town Council from Cheshire East for many years.

December 20, 2025
Baddington Bridge weight limit

No tickets for HGVs breaching Baddington Bridge weight limit

Nantwich Police say they are unaware of any tickets being issued for heavy goods vehicles breaching the weight limit on Baddington Bridge.

The bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road just outside Nantwich has had a 7.5 tonne weight limit on it since late September.

December 20, 2025
Highways chiefs blame developers for A51 bypass delay

Highways chiefs blame developers for A51 bypass delay

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council have laid the blame for the A51 Reaseheath bypass delay firmly at the developers’ door.

In a statement finally issued today – a week after Nantwich News contacted the council – they said delays were down to a lack of “highways agreements” to allow the road to be adopted.

December 18, 2025
Historic Nantwich residents anger as bright yellow vape shop opens

Historic Nantwich residents anger as bright yellow vape shop opens

Angry residents have hit out at the “gawdy” bright yellow frontage of a new Nantwich vape shop.

Friendly Mart, opposite The Crown Hotel on High Street, has been slated for its paint job – a ‘top to toe’ neon yellow which can’t be missed.

December 18, 2025
Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich

Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich

An official Flood Alert has been issued for the River Weaver catchment area including Nantwich after heavy rainfall yesterday.

The Environment Agency issued the alert at 11am today (December 16th) to cover the whole Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich.

December 16, 2025
Nantwich fuel station ditches Burger King in updated extension plan

Nantwich fuel station ditches Burger King in updated extension plan

Plans to open a Burger King fast food outlet at a Nantwich petrol station have been ditched, according to latest reports.

But Motor Fuel Group still plan to open a Greggs takeaway branch under amended proposals for its filling station at Morrisons supermarket on Pratchett’s Row.

December 16, 2025
MP Connor Naismith slams “unacceptable” A51 Reaseheath bypass delay

MP Connor Naismith slams “unacceptable” A51 Reaseheath bypass delay

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has “demanded” an explanation for why the A51 Reaseheath bypass opening has been delayed yet again.

We revealed earlier this week how the long-awaited route may now not be open until at least June 2026.

December 13, 2025
New A51 Reaseheath bypass opening delayed again until June 2026

New A51 Reaseheath bypass opening delayed again until June 2026

The new Reaseheath bypass has again been delayed and will not be open until at least June 2026, it emerged today.

And those behind the construction, a consortium of Kingsbourne housing developers, laid the blame for the delay at the door of Cheshire East Council highways.

December 11, 2025
Changes to bin collections announced for over festive period

Changes to bin collections announced for over festive period

Crewe and Nantwich residents are being encouraged to check the council’s website for changes to their bin collection schedule during the festive period.

There will be no black or silver bin collections on any of the Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.

December 11, 2025