Environment

Seal pups returned to wild after treatment at RSPCA Stapeley

Seal pups returned to wild after treatment at RSPCA Stapeley

Five young seals have been released back into the wild after being treated at the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich.

The grey seals, brought into the wildlife centre on London Road by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, had been orphaned, severely underweight with respiratory problems or injuries.

June 26, 2025
Brookfield Park

Brookfield Park in Nantwich to host new “natural play” area

Nantwich children of all ages are invited to bring their Teddy Bear and parents to a special picnic at Brookfield Park in the first week of July.

The event is being organised by Sustainable Nantwich and Nantwich Town Council to give families a chance to see plans for a new “Natural Play Area” in the park.

June 26, 2025
Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail passengers in Nantwich are being warned of disruption as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe next month.

The work includes the replacement of track, sleepers, and ballast as well as infrastructure improvements near Nantwich, Wrenbury, and Tilstock.

June 25, 2025
Active travel plan for Nantwich to go out to consultation

Active travel plan for Nantwich to go out to consultation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An active travel, cycling and walking plan for Nantwich and other towns are to go out to public consultation, says Cheshire East Council.

The draft proposals for the latest “local cycling and walking infrastructure plans” (LCWIPs) were discussed by councillors at a highways committee.

June 23, 2025
Residents urge Cheshire East to consider 20mph speed limits

Residents urge Cheshire East to consider 20mph speed limits

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents have urged Cheshire East to consider introducing a 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across the borough and asked why it isn’t included in the draft active travel strategy.

The call came at a meeting of the highways and transport committee where councillors were discussing the draft strategy and local cycling, walking and infrastructure plans.

June 21, 2025
Cheshire East in UK’s top 10 for bus satisfaction, say users

Cheshire East in UK’s top 10 for bus satisfaction, say users

Passengers have placed Cheshire East Council in the top 10 of UK local authorities for how satisfied they are with their bus services.

The survey by the independent public transport watchdog “Transport Focus” found user satisfaction in the borough’s services was 88% – a 5% increase on last year’s results.

June 20, 2025
Black Lion pub in Nantwich provides charity boost

Black Lion pub in Nantwich provides charity boost

Nantwich in Bloom and the Mayor’s charity have received a welcome boost from the Black Lion pub.

Darren Snell, landlord of the Welsh Row venue, has sponsored the floral displays in the large planters outside NatWest Bank for a second year.

June 19, 2025
Plans unveiled for former B&M store to be turned into 20 apartments

Plans unveiled for former B&M store to be turned into 20 apartments

A housing developer wants to turn the former B&M store in Nantwich town centre into 20 new apartments.

A planning application has been submitted by Mr Anshul Raja of Apavi Group Holdings for a change of use for the Swine Market building.

June 18, 2025
Town councillor appeals to dog owners after Nantwich Lake attacks

Town councillor appeals to dog owners after Nantwich Lake attacks

A town councillor is urging dog owners to keep dogs on leads around Nantwich Lake and the Riverside following more incidents endangering swans and wildfowl.

Swans and their cygnets frequently nest in these areas but there have been a number of attacks by dogs not on leads.

June 17, 2025
David Lloyd Leisure unveils latest plans for new Nantwich complex

David Lloyd Leisure unveils latest plans for new Nantwich complex

Health and fitness giant David Lloyd Leisure has unveiled more detailed plans for its new club in Nantwich.

The firm, Europe’s leading health, fitness and wellness group, is proposing a new David Lloyd Club on land off Newcastle Road, between Cheerbrook roundabout and Vagrants social club.

June 16, 2025
New Leighton Hospital infrastructure work begins

New Leighton Hospital infrastructure work begins

Motorists are being warned of road closures around Leighton Hospital as essential infrastructure work gets underway this month.

The work is part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s programme to create a health and care neighbourhood around the new hospital.

June 12, 2025
Nantwich garden designer helps create spaces for wellbeing

Nantwich garden designer helps create spaces for wellbeing

A garden designer from Nantwich has teamed up with landscapers to make green spaces aimed at improving people’s wellbeing.

Former Brine Leas student Carolyn Hardern has joined forces with landscaper Jon Jarvis and horticulturalist Alan Nugent to form a new not-for-profit group called “Constructing Minds with Nature”.

June 10, 2025
Nantwich farmers’ wives set for marathon charity ride

Nantwich farmers’ wives set for marathon charity ride

Farmers’ wives Elizabeth Hickson and Margaret Callwood are saddling up for a marathon ride to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.

The long-time friends are hard in training ahead of their cycle challenge from London to Bruges in September.

June 9, 2025