Human Interest

Hundreds of HS2 lorry journeys set to add to Nantwich traffic

Hundreds of HS2 lorry journeys set to add to Nantwich traffic

Heavy duty HS2 construction lorries could be using some of Nantwich’s busiest junctions dozens of times every day under plans seen by Nantwich News.

HS2 Ltd has applied for permission to use certain routes for its lorries – including from Cheerbrook roundabout, Newcastle Road, Elwood Way, A51 London Road down to Checkley Lane near Bridgemere.

December 5, 2021
Nantwich shops enter Christmas spirit with festive window displays

Nantwich shops enter Christmas spirit with festive window displays

By Jonathan White
Businesses in Nantwich have pulled out the stops to make their festive window displays extra special this year with imaginative and eye-catching displays.

Wendy’s Florist on Hospital Street features a scale model of the frontage of her business.

December 5, 2021
Cheshire East forecasts £2.2 million “overspend” for 2021-22

Cheshire East forecasts £2.2 million “overspend” for 2021-22

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is forecasting a £2.2m overspend at the end of the financial year – that’s 0.7 per cent of the budget.

Children and family services has overspent its budget again – something members of the council’s finance sub-committee had raised concerns about.

December 3, 2021
Coole Lane accident in December 2021

Third crash on Coole Lane after road removed from CEC gritting routes

Coole Lane in Nantwich has seen another crash – the third in three days – after Cheshire East Council removed it from its winter gritting route.

The latest accident involved a skip lorry which crashed off the road into the ditch.

December 2, 2021
Nantwich grandmother pens children’s book during lockdown

Nantwich grandmother pens children’s book during lockdown

A Nantwich grandmother who penned her first book during Covid lockdown has successfully published it.

Amy Damatt, of Wellington Road, wrote the educational children’s story “A Puppy’s Tale by Rex” from the perspective of a rescued pup living with his owner and dogs of different ages and sizes.

December 2, 2021
A51 Chester Road near Nantwich set to reopen in two weeks

A51 Chester Road near Nantwich set to reopen in two weeks

The A51 Chester Road at Wardle near Nantwich is on track to re-open later in December, Cheshire East Council confirmed today.

The “slope stabilisation” scheme on a 600-metre stretch has resulted in a full closure of the main route since August 31.

December 1, 2021
Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

Residents angry over Coole Lane removal from CEC gritting route

By David Harrison
Residents angry over Coole Lane’s removal from winter gritting routes say it has had an immediate chaotic impact on the busy rural road.

The first major cold snap of the winter led to a temporary closure of the road which connects Nantwich and Audlem after police were called to an accident yesterday (November 29).

November 30, 2021
Four injured in crash on A534 in Burland, Nantwich

Four injured in crash on A534 in Burland, Nantwich

Four people were injured and taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A534 Wrexham Road near Nantwich.

The accident happened at Burland and one of the injured had to be flown by air ambulance to hospital after being cut free from the wreckage.

November 30, 2021
Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather

Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather

It’s been an interesting few days’ of weather in Cheshire – even by UK standards.

Destructive winds and rain of Storm Arwen on Friday and Saturday, followed by heavy snowfall on Sunday.

November 29, 2021
Cheshire East plans 1.99% Council Tax rise for next FOUR years

Cheshire East plans 1.99% Council Tax rise for next FOUR years

Cheshire East Council is proposing to increase Council Tax for thousands of residents by 1.99% for the next four years.

The authority says the proposal is necessary because of increased demand for vital services.

November 29, 2021
60 domestic abuse offenders arrested in Cheshire in 72 hours

60 domestic abuse offenders arrested in Cheshire in 72 hours

An operation aimed at targeting domestic abuse perpetrators in Cheshire led to 60 arrests in a 72-hour crackdown.

Cheshire Police ran Operation Guardians to target those suspected of committing domestic abuse while boosting the support available to victims and families.

November 28, 2021
Storm Arwen closes roads and rail services across Cheshire

Storm Arwen closes roads and rail services across Cheshire

Storm Arwen caused travel chaos across Cheshire as high winds brought down trees, blocking roads and railways.

The winds also brought down the Tree of Light in the centre of Nantwich.

November 27, 2021
Two men jailed following death of Audlem businessman

Two men jailed following death of Audlem businessman

A Wybunbury man has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of an Audlem businessman.

Samuel Thorpe, 26, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, was found guilty last month over the death of Adam Lovatt after a 10-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

November 27, 2021