Environment

MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith labelled the latest pollution incident in the River Weaver as “totally unacceptable”.

He spoke out after the fifth slurry pollution case in the past three years this week left thousands of fish dead in the river in Nantwich.

August 23, 2025
Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating a record-breaking year for its Level 3 vocational, technical, and T Level students.

The college registered an impressive 8% increase in high grades and overall pass rates hit a new high of 96%.

August 22, 2025
Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish are feared dead in the River Weaver in Nantwich after another pollution incident.

The Environment Agency sent staff to the river earlier today after reports of fish being washed up dead in their hundreds.

August 21, 2025
Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing new outlet in Nantwich

Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing new outlet in Nantwich

Coffee giant Starbucks could be eyeing a new outlet in Nantwich, it has emerged.

23.5 Degrees – the UK’s franchise partner of Starbucks – are now advertising for a “store manager” in Nantwich.

August 20, 2025
Young Nantwich angler competes in UK fishing contest

Young Nantwich angler competes in UK fishing contest

A young angler from Nantwich reached the final 25 in a ground-breaking UK competition.

Alfie Minshall, aged 15, has been selected from thousands of entries across the country to take part in Kontender.

August 17, 2025
Shropshire Union Canal section to be closed

Shropshire Union Canal “gates” in Nantwich will close, says trust

Canal bosses say safety gates on a section of Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich will work in the event of a breach.

They say the emergency gates at bridges 91 and 92 on the canal above the town are designed to stay open but are not in a fixed position.

August 15, 2025
New crossing on A51 could end Willaston school transport

New crossing on A51 could end Willaston school transport

Plans for a new crossing on the busy A51 Nantwich Bypass could see home-to-school transport axed for Willaston children.

The new crossing is set to be installed on the busy Peacock Roundabout where the A51 bypass meets the A534 Crewe Road.

August 6, 2025
New homes plan for “open countryside” site near Nantwich

New homes plan for “open countryside” site near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to nine new homes could be built in the open countryside in a South Cheshire village near Nantwich.

DJR Partnership Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme has applied for permission in principle (PIP) to develop land to the west of Sheppenhall Lane at Aston.

August 6, 2025
Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Hundreds of new homes proposed for an open countryside site at Wistaston could be built within five years of planning permission being granted, the applicant has said.

Harworth Group PLC has submitted an outline application for residential development and a neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.

August 5, 2025
GOAT bar set to open as “game changer” sports bar in Nantwich

GOAT bar set to open as “game changer” sports bar in Nantwich

EXCLUSIVE
These behind-the-scenes pictures capture the last preparations behind the new GOAT sports bar in Nantwich which is set to launch this Friday!

After three months of blood, sweat and stress, the team behind the new venture on the corner of High Street and Waterlode are set to kick open their doors.

August 4, 2025
Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 127 homes, including 39 affordable, in Audlem.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, together with access, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farming and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

August 1, 2025
B&M store change of use bid for 20 apartments refused by council

B&M store change of use bid for 20 apartments refused by council

Council officers have refused a change of use application by developers to turn part of the former B&M supermarket in Nantwich into 20 apartments.

Suraj Gangani and Anshul Raja, of Apavi Group Holdings, bought the building on Swine Market in May and want to convert most of the building into apartments.

July 31, 2025
Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich and Crewe discovered new career possibilities during a Year 6 experience day at Reaseheath College and University Centre.

The end of term event at the Nantwich institution introduced primary pupils to a range of exciting and high-value jobs available in industries they may not typically hear about.

July 30, 2025