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Nantwich Miniature Railway set to expand after fundraiser

Nantwich Miniature Railway set to expand after fundraiser

A miniature railway in Nantwich is set to expand after receiving financial help from a local care provider.

Members of the Nantwich Miniature Railway Group (NMRG) have been looking to raise money through Crowd Funding to expand the steam train track at Nantwich Methodist Church.

May 23, 2024
Nantwich councillors urge residents to back Leighton Hospital bus

Nantwich councillors urge residents to back Leighton Hospital bus

Community leaders are calling on Nantwich residents to back plans to reintroduce a direct bus service between the town and Leighton Hospital.

Cheshire East proposals include restructuring the existing 70, 72 and 73 bus services between Nantwich, Wrenbury and Audlem, and cutting sections to make possible a new direct link to Leighton Hospital.

May 22, 2024
Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

A tree in Nantwich town square was chopped down and removed because it was diseased.

Many residents vented their anger at the loss of the tree, taking to social media.

May 19, 2024
Rail passengers in Nantwich warned of Bank Holiday disruption

Rail passengers in Nantwich warned of Bank Holiday disruption

Rail passengers in Nantwich and surrounding area will face disruption over the May Bank Holiday weekend with Network Rail works scheduled between Crewe and Shrewsbury.

Essential track renewals are being carried out near Wem station and users are urged to check before they travel.

May 17, 2024
Nantwich residents join forces for new River Weaver steering group

Nantwich residents join forces for new River Weaver steering group

A number of Nantwich residents have united to devise a plan to safeguard the River Weaver in the town.

“The Weaver Steering Group” has been formed at the initiative of town councillor Anna Burton and will report to Nantwich Town Council.

May 17, 2024
Pothole-plagued Station Road in Wrenbury to finally be resurfaced

Pothole-plagued Station Road in Wrenbury to finally be resurfaced

Long-suffering resident and motorists in Wrenbury are to FINALLY see pothole-ridden Station Road resurfaced next month.

The road has made a national headlines in recent months after we revealed how locals had put up amusing warning signs for drivers.

May 15, 2024
Cashless car parks plan for Nantwich “discriminatory”, town council told

Cashless car parks plan for Nantwich “discriminatory”, town council told

Cheshire East Council could be discriminating against older people with its plans to make all but one car parks in Nantwich cashless.

That was the claim made at Nantwich Town Council, as they discussed CEC’s bid to make all car parks cashless apart from Snow Hill.

May 15, 2024
Nantwich Market joins “Love Your Local Market Campaign”

Nantwich Market joins “Love Your Local Market Campaign”

Nantwich Market traders have joined thousands of others around the country to unite as part of the “Love Your Local Market Campaign”.

The campaign, led by the National Association of British Market Authorities, aims to attract new visitors and shoppers to the market and celebrate the important part they play in the local community.

May 14, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley staff nurse fox cubs that fell into deep pits

RSPCA Stapeley staff nurse fox cubs that fell into deep pits

Staff at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich are caring for four fox cubs who all survived serious injury after falling into deep concrete pits.

The first cub was rescued from the construction site in Cannock on April 29, followed by another one the following day and a further two on May 1.

May 13, 2024
Reaseheath students clean up River Weaver in Nantwich

Reaseheath students clean up River Weaver in Nantwich

Animal Care students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have been helping clear up litter polluting the River Weaver in the town.

The students have been learning about recent pollution of the river after incidents which caused the deaths of thousands of fish.

May 12, 2024
Nantwich nightclub gets go ahead to open until 4.30am

Nantwich nightclub gets go ahead to open until 4.30am

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich nightclub The Studio has been given permission to extend its opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays to 4.30am despite objections from some nearby residents.

The Studio, on Castle Street, currently has permission to open until 3.30am Monday to Saturday and until 2.30am on Sundays.

May 9, 2024
Cheshire East and Crewe FC agree deal for revamp of sports facilities

Cheshire East and Crewe FC agree deal for revamp of sports facilities

Cheshire East Council and Crewe FC football club have signed a deal to spearhead a redevelopment scheme at King George V Playing Fields.

The agreement follows a formal selection process and involves creating a 3G artificial grass pitch and a refurbished pavilion at the playing fields in Crewe.

May 8, 2024
Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans

Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans

Rural bus services around Nantwich could be cut under new plans unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

But a direct service from the town to Leighton Hospital looks set to be reinstated if the proposals go ahead.

May 8, 2024