Reaseheath Zoo mourns death of beloved Tapir Timmy
Staff at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich are mourning the death of Timmy, a Brazilian Tapir.
Timmy has been a popular attraction at the mini zoo since arriving in Nantwich in 2007
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Reaseheath College to stage popular lambing weekends
Popular lambing weekends are to take place again at Reaseheath College in Nantwich in March.
The college has confirmed there will be two weekends – March 1-2 and March 8-9 – for visitors to witness the arrival of newborn lambs and learn about farm life.
Pothole-ridden A530 Whitchurch Road closed for repairs
The pothole-ridden A530 Whitchurch Road is to be closed for four days near Aston and Broomhall for repairs.
Cheshire East Council started works today (January 27) and a closure is in place between the junction of Slaughterhouse Lane to the junction of Shropshire Lane.
A530 Nantwich to Wistaston – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?
Angry drivers fear they are taking their lives in their hands negotiating the pothole-ridden A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.
The busy “A” road is now in such a state, motorists are regularly swerving in and out to avoid damage to their vehicles.
First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich
The first phase of a three-year programme to re-stock River Weaver in Nantwich has taken place.
It comes 15 months after the river suffered devastating pollution incidents in 2023 which led to the deaths of thousands of fish.
Trust boss says work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2027
A Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust boss says they are pushing for work on a new Leighton Hospital to start in early 2027.
It comes after Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed this week that the rebuild would go ahead for seven hospitals build wholly or mostly from RAAC.
Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to consult residents on cost-cutting proposals for its CCTV provision which could see the service reduced or even axed completely.
The council’s service currently operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days of the year, including numerous cameras in around Nantwich town centre.
MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has slammed Royal Mail today for its “unacceptable” postal service in some parts of Nantwich and Willaston.
And he says he is still waiting for a reply from the communications company more than a month after he first contacted them.
£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads
More than £21 million is to be given to Cheshire East Council to fix the borough’s pothole-ridden roads.
The money is part of a £1.6 billion package of funding from the Government to local authorities around the country.
Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich
The two-day closure of Waterlode in Nantwich is adding to the traffic delays and queues in the town.
Cheshire East highways have closed the road from the railway hotel roundabout to the junction of Shrewbridge Road.
More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital
Leighton Hospital chiefs are creating 56 extra parking spaces for patients and visitors at the site.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is to expand the public car park located opposite the maternity department.
Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year.
The application is for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy scheme on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.
Reaseheath College “requires improvement” in six areas, says Ofsted
Ofsted inspectors say Reaseheath College in Nantwich “requires improvement” in six areas.
Inspectors visited the college in October and released their latest report this week
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